Section 14.1 Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 81
Effective 05/01/2025-04/30/2026
(A) Southern Rate--(South --Syracuse/Ithaca):
| Wages & Fringes | Total per hour |
| Hourly Rate | $48.26 |
| Health & Welfare | $11.20 |
| Pension | $10.27 |
| Annuity | $4.40 |
| Apprentice Training | $2.15 |
| International Training Fund | $0.10 |
| Administration & Safety Program | $0.10 |
Supervision Rates* South--Syracuse/Ithaca
| Foreman | $5.35 | per hour |
| General Forman | $8.40 | per hour |
| Senior General Forman | $6.87 | per hour |
Annuity- Voluntary member contribution of $0.50,$1.00,$1.50,$2.00, $3.00 or $4.00 $5.00, $6.00, $7.00 per hour above $4.40 per hour base contribution rate.
(B1) Northern Rate (North 1-Jefferson/St. Lawrence):
Effective 05/01/2025-04/30/2026
| Wages & Fringes | Total per hour |
| Hourly Rate | $42.82 |
| Health & Welfare | $9.50 |
| Pension | $15.21 |
| Annuity | $3.35 |
| Apprentice Training | $2.15 |
| International Training Fund | $0.10 |
| Administration & Safety Program | $0.10 |
Supervision Rates* North 1--Jefferson/St. Lawrence
| Forman | $5.12 | per hour |
| General Forman | $8.04 | per hour |
| Senior General Foreman | $6.58 | per hour |
Annuity- Voluntary member contribution of $0.50,$1.00,$1.50,$2.00, $3.00 or $4.00 $5.00, $6.00, $7.00 per hour above $3.35 per hour base contribution rate.
(B1) Northern Rate (North 2-Oswego/Cayuga):
Effective 05/01/2025-04/30/2026
| Wages & Fringes | Total per hour |
| Hourly Rate | $44.42 |
| Health & Welfare | $9.50 |
| Pension | $15.21 |
| Annuity | $2.55 |
| Apprentice Training | $2.15 |
| International Training Fund | $0.10 |
| Administration & Safety Program | $0.10 |
Supervision Rates* North 2--Oswego/Cayuga
| Foreman | $5.18 | per hour |
| General Forman | $8.13 | per hour |
| Senior General Foreman | $6.65 | per hour |
Annuity- Voluntary member contribution of $0.50,$1.00,$1.50,$2.00, $3.00 or $4.00 $5.00, $6.00, $7.00 per hour above $2.55 per hour base contribution rate.
WAGES
Section 14.1 Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 81 (all areas)
For Supervision Rates: *Total Package amount not to include contributions to the Administration and Safety Program-not included in rate schedule
Working Dues Assessment: 2.25% of gross wages, plus $0.75 per hour for all Journeymen.
Working Dues Assessment for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-year Apprentices is 2.25% of gross wages, plus
$0.60 per hour.
Working Dues Assessment for 1st and 2nd year Apprentices is 2.25.% of gross wages.
Working Dues Assessment Fringes: 2.25% of benefits paid, not to include the Administration and Safety Program ($0.10).
*Fringes include: Insurance + Pension + Annuity + JATC + ITF (x2.25%)
Defense Benefit and Building Fund: $0.46 per hour deducted from wages after taxes.
Apprentice Wages: 05/01/2025 - 04/30/2026
| Year | Percentage | Southern Wages | North 1 / North 2 |
| 1st Year | 50% | $15.87 | $21.04 / $20.64 |
| 2nd Year | 55% | $24.67 | $25.67 / $25.07 |
| 3rd Year | 60% | $25.30 | $28.46 / $27.74 |
| 4th Year | 70% | $25.89 | $30.31 / $29.51 |
| 5th Year | 85% | $26.90 | $30.31 / $29.51 |
2.25 Fringe Assessment
05/01/2025- 04/30/2026
Total Benefit Per Hour
Journeyman
| South | $28.12 | .6327 |
| North 1 | $30.31 | .6820 |
| North 2 | $29.51 | .66.40 |
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