July 14, 2009.....the hall has not yet opened for membership.  Our "stay-away" notice remains in place with our International headquarters.  It is looking more like Fall 2009, at the earliest, before membership opportunities will re-open.

December 1, 2008....At this time we are not bringing in new members due to the lack of work available through the hall.  Please check back in the future for when membership re-opens.

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 Tukwila, 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.

Testers are dispatched as work is available and are allowed to work for a specific contractor for no more than two days.  (Contractors also require photo i.d. and social security card to hire.) The foreman/superintendent on the job will submit an evaluation to the union, indicating the testers skill level.  Testers are sent out to a minimum of three contractors in an effort to fairly judge the ability of the individual.

Cement Masons must test at a minimum level of 70% to enter the union directly.  Those who do not test out at the minimum level should contact the Apprenticeship office at (206) 762-9286 for information on their next "Survival Day" testing and selection procedure.

Plasterers must test at a minimum of Journey-level to enter the union immediately.  Those who do not test out at Journey-level can contact the Apprenticeship office at (425) 235-7879 for information on how to join.

Those lacking the necessary skills to enter through the testing program, please go to the Training section on our website for more information.

Thank you for your interest!