About Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 529
in Waco

Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 529 is a proud member of the Southwest Pipe Trades Association (SWPTA). The SWPTA represents the highly skilled and highly trained tradesmen and tradeswomen of the plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC-R, welding and sprinkler fitting industries and signatory contractors in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Established in 1914, the SWPTA was chartered to bring together the pipe trades industry employers and the United Association union members. Together, both groups work to promote and advance the industry by increasing market share, recruiting new members and supporting issues important to the industry. The SWPTA strongly advocates for several issues, including the So-Called “Right to Work,” Prevailing Wage, Workers’ Compensation and the misclassification of workers. The organization also promotes the use of fire sprinkler tax incentives, the importance of investing in water infrastructure and the safe production of energy. The member contractors of the SWPTA are also members of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA). Besides the national organization, there are also state MCAA groups, such as the MCA of Texas. These organizations work to advance the specific interests of mechanical contractors on a nationwide or state basis. The affiliated unions of the SWPTA, such as Local 529, represent a highly skilled and highly trained workforce. In one of the most dangerous regions for pipe trades professionals, the SWPTA ensures someone is looking out for them, their families and their best interests.