Cement Masons & Plasterers Local 528

Experienced Cement Masons and Plasterers wishing to join Local 528 can enter through our testing program. You must apply in person at our office in Seattle, Washington. You must be legally able to work in the U.S. Valid picture identification and valid social security card are necessary at the time of application. The "test" is performing the work required by a contractor who has requested help for the day. Testers are dispatched as work is available and are allowed to work for a specific contractor for no more than two days.

Those in your employ who do Cement Masons or Plasterers work would be required to join the Union as a Journeyman or as an Apprentice, depending on their skill level. No. Apprentices in our program get paid the appropriate apprentice rate. We are the only registered program for Cement Masons and Plasterers in Western Washington, so the lower rates are compliant with the law. A signatory general contractor must hire a signatory sub-contractor when doing Cement Masons or Plasterers work. This provides for a harmonious job site, and a more stable workforce.

Since 1864, members of the Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association, the nation's oldest building trade, have organized workers and their community to the benefits of union membership and building with union craftsmen. Many improvements for workers in our industry and country came about from their struggles. The 40 hour work week, overtime, public education, prevailing wage laws, safety and health regulations, healthcare and retirement plans for workers, livable family wages and respect for our Trades all came about because of our collective strength as organized workers.