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The United Association emblem was first adopted in 1892. It consists of five circles joined together by pipes and chains. The center circle contains the name of the organization and the founding date. Each of the other circles surrounds tools symbolizing particular aspects of the pipe trades. At the top, or 12 o'clock position, a heating pot with crossed ladles represents plumbers. At 3 o'clock, a chain wrench and pipe tongs for the steam fitters. At 6 o'clock, a pipecutter and stock and dies for the steamfitter's helper. At 9 o'clock, a burner, pliers and blow pipe for the gas fitter. Until 1946 the name of each trade appeared above the tools. Inside the angles separating the circles appear words that sum up the core values of the United Association: "Fidelity, Protection, Education and Benevolence."
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