Over 125 years of serving Northeast Indiana
Our Union
Local 166 and the contractors we work with are proud of a long and distinguished history in Fort Wayne, with roots dating back to 1899. Today, with 1,100 members, 225 Apprentices, and 45 contractor members, we are dedicated to continuing this tradition of excellence. Our partnership results in an investment of over $2,000,000 per year to make sure our workforce has the most up-to-date skills for every project. Our plumbers, steamfitters, welders, and HVAC service technicians are the best in the industry. Contact us for information about our workforce, our career opportunities, and our dedication to the advancement of the plumbing and piping industry.
Our Jurisdiction
The Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union 166 was chartered on June 12, 1899 in to the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe fitting Industry of the United States and Canada. We currently have 907 members carried on our Local Union roster. Local 166 has seen many changes over the years. In 1977, Elkhart Local 278 and in 1981, Marion Local 689 merged with local 166 to make up the 14 counties in Northeast Indiana that we cover. Local 166 consist of the following counties: Adams, Allen, Blackford, Dekalb, Elkhart, Grant, Huntington, Kosciusko, Lagrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley Counties. Local 166 in partnership with The Mechanical Contractors Association of Indiana train skilled craftsmen in the Plumbing, Pipe fitting, and HVAC Technician fields. For over 115 years, thru Local 166's Apprenticeship and Journeymen training we have continued to be an Industry leader in training for our community.
The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe fitting Industry of the United States and Canada have approximately 340,000 skilled members who belong to 418 local unions across North America.
The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe fitting Industry of the United States and Canada have approximately 340,000 skilled members who belong to 418 local unions across North America.
Our Community
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Local 166 prides itself on becoming more of a presence in the communities in which they work and is heavily committed to giving back. The organization donates nearly 1000 hours of community service a year collectively and is involved with many local charitable programs.
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