U.A. Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union #653

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the UA General Officers honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms and our way of life.

04/28/2026

This , we remember our Brothers and Sisters killed or injured on the job site – and we recommit ourselves to ensuring safe job sites and working conditions for all.

04/24/2026

We added another plaque to the Wall of Honor today! Congratulations, Larry Hedgpeth, on this milestone, and thank you for all the years of service!

04/16/2026

Steven A. Headley was initiated into U.A. Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union #653 on October 17, 1978 and passed away on April 16, 2026. Thank you for the almost 48 years. Rest in peace Brother Headley, you will be missed.

Visitation on Sunday, April 19th from 4 pm to 6 pm at Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home in West Salem. Funeral on Monday April 20th at 10 am at Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home.

Steven A. Headley Obituary April 16, 2026 - Meridith Funeral Home

View Steven A. Headley's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/16/2026

Licensed Plumbers! If you haven't received your renewal information from the Illinois Department of Public Health yet, please email [email protected] to receive your renewal PIN, so you can renew online.

04/10/2026

Business Manager Schnicker ready to begin the Kaskaskia College 8th Grade Career Fair! He is in room ST212 if you want to say hi!

03/07/2026

We have power at the Hall and our caterer is going to be able to provide the food, so we are still on for the Retiree Breakfast this morning! Breakfast starts at nine, come join us!

03/03/2026

Handy Health Care Fact!

The Local 653 Dental coverage is through Delta Dental of Illinois, phone number 800-323-1743. We are in the Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier/Delta Dental PPO network.

We offer affordable dental plans to groups, individuals and families in Illinois. Protect your teeth and wallet with Delta Dental of Illinois.

02/27/2026

It's flu season, and lots of people are down with it!

For participants in the Local 653 Welfare Plan:

If you go to a hospital emergency room with flu symptoms, you will be expected to owe roughly $500 out of your own pocket just for co-insurance.

If you go an Urgent/Convenient Care facility with flu symptoms, your co-insurance cost should be roughly $50.

If you use Healthlink Telemedicine, your out of pocket cost for the visit is $0

02/17/2026

Reminder, we are not having our regular General Body meeting tonight as Business Manager Schnicker is attending the UA Business Manager Seminar. See you all next month!