History

UA Local 486 as well as the UA International
Union have a very rich history. We hope you enjoy.

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UA Local 486 History

Local 486’s origin started in the late 1800’s. Steamfitters Local #61 and helpers Local #62 of the International Association amalgamated into the United Association. In 1900 the United Association chartered Plumbers Local #48 in Baltimore Maryland. In 1904 the United Association chartered Steamfitters Local #438 in Baltimore Maryland. Both locals were given the same geographical jurisdiction in Maryland.

In 1982, Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #769, in Hagerstown Maryland was merged into Steamfitters Local #438. The merger increased the geographic jurisdiction of both locals to include Washington county and the three counties of Morgan, Berkley, Jefferson in West Virginia.

In 1995, Steamfitters Local #438 and Plumbers Local #48 were consolidated. The newly created local is Plumbers & Steamfitters local #486.

In 2012, Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #782, in Seaford Delaware was merged into Plumbers & Steamfitters Local #486. The merger has increased the geographic jurisdiction. The new jurisdiction includes all of the counties on Maryland’s Eastern shore along with Sussex county Delaware.

UA Local 486

Our members are highly trained craftsmen who fabricate, install and service piping systems.

They may be found on jobsites involving single-family homes, garden and high-rise apartment buildings, large and small office buildings, power plants, chemical installations, factories, public buildings and health care facilities.

Find Us

Address: 8100 Sandpiper Circle, Suite 200 Baltimore, Maryland 21236

Union Phone: 410.866.4380

Union Fax: 410.933.3515

Training Phone: 410.866.5313

Email: Click Here

Client Commitment

"UA Local 486 is committed to providing the best services and manpower to our customers. Our training is second to none and our leadership is fully committed to working with every End User and Owner so that their project comes in on-time and on-budget."
Will Welsh, Business Manager