In May of 1892 the United Association chartered Local 68.  Our young Local Union had seven charter members: Ed Burnback, L. F. Delesdenier, H. Hessler, J. McNeely, B. E. Smith, J. H. Smith and Louis Tipps. They were dedicated to the principles of unionism.  The Local held meetings every week and elected Union officers every year.  It soon attracted other journeyman plumbers who joined the Union.
 
In 1924 Local 68 had grown to 125 members and by 1929 to 218 members.  Apprenticeship programs were established in the 1920’s.  However, in those days apprentices were not allowed to become members until they completed their apprenticeship.

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Robert R. “Sarge” Robinson
Business Manager

Michael E. Cramer
Financial Secretary-Treasurer

Richard A. Lord
Business Agent

Calvin B. Speight
Business Agent

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THE EMPLOYEE
FREE CHOICE ACT

Why Workers Need the Freedom to Form Unions and Bargain

Joining together in a union to bargain for health care, pensions, fair wages and better working conditions is the best opportunity working people have to get ahead. Today, good jobs are vanishing and health care coverage and retirement security are slipping out of reach. Only 38 percent of the public says their families are getting ahead financially and less than a quarter believes the next generation will be better off. But workers who belong to unions earn 28 percent more than nonunion workers. They are 52 percent more likely to have employer-provided health coverage and nearly three times more likely to have guaranteed pensions. All workers should have the freedom to decide for themselves whether to form unions to bargain for a better life.

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WHY BE A LOCAL 68 MEMBER?

Higher Wages

Member Life Insurance

Family Health Insurance

Vacation Savings & Pensions

Journeyman & Apprentice Training

Credit Union for Members & Families

Scholarships for Members & Dependents

UA STANDARD FOR EXCELLENCE

MEMBER and LOCAL UNION RESPONSIBILITIES:
To ensure the UA Standard for Excellence platform meets and maintains its goals, UA business managers, stewards and local membership shall ensure all members.

Arrive on time. Adhere to break times and only use cell phones during those times.

Be prepared with required tools. Respect tools and equipment supplied by employer.

Adhere to zero tolerance substance abuse policy.

Eliminate work disruptions.

Ensure safe on-time completion of projects.

Respect property.  Vandalism is not tolerated.

Be productive and dress appropriately.

Respect and adhere to employer and customer rules and policies. Follow management directives.

Enhance skill level by using local and international training classes and take advantage of the certification system. 

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Beaumont Office
695 Chamberlin
Beaumont, Texas 77707
Phone (409) 842-3680