FAQ
About Glaziers 513
Glaziers 513 is a union organization representing skilled glaziers and glass workers throughout the St. Louis region. Members specialize in installing commercial glass systems, curtain walls, storefronts, windows, mirrors, and architectural glazing systems on construction projects of all sizes.
A glazier installs and works with glass in commercial and residential buildings. This includes storefront systems, curtain walls, windows, skylights, mirrors, shower glass, and advanced insulated glass systems. Glaziers often work on large commercial buildings, hospitals, schools, and high-rise construction projects.
Union glaziers work on:
• Commercial buildings
• High-rise towers
• Schools and universities
• Hospitals
• Government facilities
• Sports arenas
• Airports
• Retail storefronts
• Glass curtain wall systems
Apprenticeship & Careers
You can become a glazier by applying for an apprenticeship through Glaziers 513. Apprentices receive paid on-the-job training while learning the trade from experienced professionals.
No experience is required to apply for many apprenticeship opportunities. Glaziers 513 provides hands-on training, classroom instruction, and mentorship to help apprentices build skills and advance in the trade.
Yes. Apprentices earn wages while they train. As skills and experience increase, pay rates also increase throughout the apprenticeship program.
Most glazier apprenticeship programs take 4 years to complete, combining classroom instruction with paid on-the-job training.
Helpful skills include:
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Mechanical aptitude
• Physical stamina
• Teamwork
• Comfort working at heights
• Ability to read blueprints and measurements
Yes. Skilled construction trades, including glazing professionals, continue to be in demand as commercial construction and infrastructure projects grow throughout the Midwest and across the country.
Union Benefits
• Competitive wages
• Healthcare benefits
• Retirement and pension benefits
• Ongoing training
• Workplace safety training
• Representation and advocacy
• Career advancement opportunities
Union glazier wages vary based on experience level, project type, and location. Apprentices earn while training, and journeymen glaziers can earn highly competitive wages with benefits and retirement contributions.
Yes. Union glaziers often receive healthcare coverage as part of their negotiated benefits package.
Yes. Many union glaziers receive pension and retirement benefits that help support long-term financial stability after retirement.
Safety & Training
Safety is a major priority within the glazing industry. Union glaziers receive extensive safety training related to fall protection, lifting equipment, glass handling, jobsite awareness, and OSHA standards.
• Glass installation techniques
• Blueprint reading
• Safety certifications
• Equipment operation
• Sealants and framing systems
• Curtain wall installation
• Architectural glass systems
Misc
Glaziers 513 serves the greater St. Louis region and surrounding areas.
Yes. Union glaziers work on commercial and architectural glazing projects throughout the St. Louis area.
Union glaziers provide skilled craftsmanship, ongoing training, safety standards, and experience working on complex commercial glazing systems.
