Journeyman Card Application

Revised 2023 | Click here to download these instructions as a PDF.

USW Journeyman Card applications are processed by the USW Collective Bargaining Services Department. An applicant must be a USW member. The application must be signed by the Local Union President or the Local Union President’s designated representative. The Local Union seal must be affixed.

The required documents are listed below. Completed application and supporting items should be sent to: 

USW JOURNEYMAN CARDS/V. Kindlin
60 BOULEVARD OF THE ALLIES
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 

It is recommended that the applicant maintain a photocopy of the application and attachments. 

When the application has been approved, the Journeyman Card will be sent to the Local Union President. 

Please allow three to five weeks for processing. To check the status of a card, please call 412-562-2322. 

10-YEAR CARDS

10 Year Cards will be issued to applicants with 10 years of experience in a trade or craft, including the combined crafts (multicrafts), that meet the guidelines and job descriptions negotiated in the respective industries. The former URW guidelines will be used for those in R/PIC.

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING

APPRENTICESHIP CARDS

Apprenticeship Cards will be issued to applicants who have successfully completed a jointly negotiated USW Apprenticeship Program.

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING

JOINT TRAINING CARDS

Joint Training Cards will be issued to applicants who have successfully completed a jointly administered Training Program which has been approved by the USW Collective Bargaining Services Department.

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING

REPLACEMENT CARDS

USW members who hold Journeyman Cards from Unions that have merged with USW and who are active tradesmen or craftsmen may apply for USW Journeyman Cards without additional documentation.

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING

REISSUED CARDS

At the request of a USW Local Union President or USW Journeyman, a USW Journeyman Card will be reissued due to loss or pilferage.

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING