Chartered in 1949, Pipeliners Local 798 is a trade union that provides the highest quality of pipeline Welders to contractors across the country. Pipeliners Local 798 represents individuals with a high skill level who weld together the various sections of oil and gas pipelines.
In addition to the nearly 2,900 skilled Welders that are a part of Pipeliners 798, we also represent more than 600 Journeymen Spacers who assist in lining up the pipe and completing the hydrostatic testing of the pipeline and over 2,800 Helpers who assist the Welders in the weld completion process. These tasks are critical to the integrity of the pipeline and the safety surrounding the project.
As a trade union, our members are required to meet the highest level of training and take great pride in their work’s quality and safety. Pipeliners 798 members have worked on projects in 49 states and various countries across the globe.
Our success is based on four fundamental principles: Quality, Safety, Environmental/Community Stewardship, and Worker Protection.