Committed to Excellence
Welcome to Roofer's Union Local 153
Where We Take Pride in Our Profession!
The goal of our Union is to work with our Signatory Contractors in a common partnership. Together we create a work ethic of safety, quality, and efficiency. We feel that a hard day’s work deserves honest wages, good benefits, and a pension when you retire.
GREAT STARTING WAGE OF $25.44 PER HOUR ON YOUR PAYCHECK + $10.66 IN BENEFITS FOR RETIREMENT PLAN AND INSURANCE COVERAGE.
WE NEED SKILLED JOURNEYMEN NOW!
Meeting Schedule for 2024
All meetings are at 7 pm - food and beverages will be provided for all attendees
Meeting Location: I.B.E.W Federal Credit Union building (lower level, hall D) 3049 S. 36th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
Per local 153 By-laws, Pg. 21, Article 1, Section 2, March 2024 – May 2024 will be monthly meetings due to contract negotiations
January 4, 2024 - 7 pm (Quarterly meeting)
March 7, 2024 - 7 pm
April 4, 2024 - 7 pm
May 9, 2023 - 7 pm
July 2, 2024 - 7 pm (Quarterly meeting: meeting will be held on the first Tuesday of the month due to the 4th of July)
Per local 153 By-laws, Pg. 21, Article 1, Section 2, October 2024 – December 2024 will be monthly meetings due to the Executive Board and delegate elections
October 3, 2024 - 7 pm
November 7, 2024 - 7 pm
December 5, 2024 - 7 pm
Snyder Job Site
Advantages of being a Union Roofer and Waterproofer:
Great starting pay, for New Apprentices at $25.44/Hour on the check + $10.66 benefit package per hour
Health insurance for the whole family (after working 500 hours for eligibility)
Pension that you can retire with (start earning your pension your first hour worked)
Sense of accomplishment after a day’s work
A closed union to protect your unemployment benefits during times when you're not working because of weather or when you're in school
A career that you can use around the world
A formal education in a construction trade, with college credit
Savings Deduction you get every month to help you get through the winter months