Group Protection Plan

The Board of Trustees is pleased to provide this Website to help you access information related to the Plumbers Local 68 Benefit Trust Funds.

This section of the website describes General information about Health Benefits through the Group Protection Plan. A Participant’s Specific and Personal information can be accessed ONLY through the secure password protected Login found in the upper right-hand corner of the website. By continuing to view the Public Contents of the Website, many questions can be answered. This includes such things as:

  • Group Protection Plan SPD
  • Summary of Benefits & Coverage – January 2015
  • Notices

To view and print any forms needed, please select the Forms tab in the menu above. You may also want to view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS).

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Retirement & Pension Plans

The Board of Trustees is pleased to provide this website to help you access information related to the Plumbers Local 68 Benefit Trust Funds.

This section of the website describes General information about Retirement and Pension Benefits provided through several Plans as a result of Employer and Employee Contributions made under the terms of various Collective Bargaining Agreements and Participation Agreements. A Participant’s Specific and Personal information can be accessed ONLY through the secure password protected Login found in the upper right-hand corner of the website. By continuing to view the Public Contents of the Website, many questions can be answered and you will be able to view and print several plan documents. This includes such things as:

  • Retirement and Pension Benefit Overviews
  • Summary Plan Descriptions (SPD)
  • Forms & Notices
  • Link to the U.A. National Pension Plan

To view and print any forms needed, please select the Forms tab in the menu above. You may also want to view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS).

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Vacation Plan

The Plumbers Local 68 Vacation Fund was formed under the agreement between Plumbers Local 68 and the Mechanical Contractors Association of Houston. Signatory Employers contribute to the Fund according to the rate provided in the current CBA. The Fund acts as the Collection agent with Employee Contributions received from the Signatory Contractors being deposited into Individual Accounts with the Union Fidelity Credit Union.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Fund Office: (713) 869-2592 or toll-free 1-800-833-2980.

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Apprenticeship Training

The Board of Trustees is pleased to provide this Website to help you access information related to The Houston Area Plumbing Joint Apprenticeship Fund. Participants and others interested should refer to the contact information available below.

The Fund was formed under an agreement between the Mechanical Contractors Association of Houston, Inc. and the UA Plumbers’ Local Union No. 68. The Fund receives contributions for all Members of the Union employed under the terms of the Collective bargaining Agreement with signatory Employers.

The Fund was established for the purpose of funding the activities of the Houston Area Plumbing Joint Apprenticeship Committee which operates the apprenticeship training and educational programs. In accordance with the Collective bargaining Agreement (CBA), signatory Employers contribute $0.60 for each hour worked by Employees under the CBA.

Contact The Training Center

Houston Area Plumbing Joint Apprenticeship Committee
P.O. Box 8653
Houston, Texas 77249-8653
713-861-3202