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Posted by Venomized93 (Member # 55) on :
 
Just wondering, I have some questions if you are. Thanks
 
Posted by 03SVTPower (Member # 518) on :
 
Im in Local 896 [patriot]
 
Posted by andyman_2k01 (Member # 1448) on :
 
local 78 here! [patriot]
 
Posted by Venomized93 (Member # 55) on :
 
Besides having family in the business and using them as a referral. How do you suggest getting in a union. Like Local 8 or others? I don't know anyone in the business. How did you guys do it? Thanks
 
Posted by 03SVTPower (Member # 518) on :
 
Did you try going to the union hall? once i got the job at the brewery, i just ended up paying my initiation fee and was in. Of course after getting the job I had to go to the union hall and fill out paper work, but now its all good!
 
Posted by 4.6 EATIN GM'S (Member # 1633) on :
 
what kind of trade is the local 8?
im in the local 104 union doing sheet metal and heating and air conditioning.

i was in the trade for 6 years working for a non union shop and wanted to leave and work where my buddy works but i couldnt just get hired on.
i had to get on the list at the hall and wait for my buddys shop to call me in,then i went into the hall and filled out my paperwork.

but u can just go in pay your dues/or initiation fees and they can find work for you.

i just waited till i got on with the shop where i wanted to work at.
 
Posted by PurpleNotch (Member # 2902) on :
 
im on the waiting list for local 6 at this rate ill never get in!!!! Any help??? any guys in the 6? [patriot]
 
Posted by 4.6 EATIN GM'S (Member # 1633) on :
 
it might help if u guys post what local union is what.

like mine is local 104 sheet metal union
 
Posted by 91Trunkster (Member # 6598) on :
 
You need to know someone in the union, otherwise it just isn't gonna happen, you have to know someone to get a job, that's just the way it goes, every now and then you may get lucky, but it's highly unlikely.
 
Posted by cvr 5.0 (Member # 2962) on :
 
local 467 for me [Smile] heating and a/c
(service tech)

[ February 28, 2007, 12:18 AM: Message edited by: cvr 5.0 ]
 
Posted by PWR HNGRY 302 (Member # 6000) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by andyman_2k01:
local 78 here! [patriot]
Me too. [patriot]
 
Posted by Venomized93 (Member # 55) on :
 
Well that sucks. Crossing my fingers still.
 
Posted by gt1990gt (Member # 7211) on :
 
Im in local 8 butchers union
 
Posted by Black88GT (Member # 394) on :
 
Im in Teamsters Local 70. Truck drivers
 
Posted by Hungry Hippo (Member # 537) on :
 
local 9-5
 
Posted by NCALSVT (Member # 3205) on :
 
Local 393 san jose steamfitters
 
Posted by Rob [5LVENOM] (Member # 2282) on :
 
Local 3 here, Operating Engineers
 
Posted by gt1990gt (Member # 7211) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Rob [5LVENOM]:
Local 3 here, Operating Engineers
my pops is in that one to works at CMF.
 
Posted by SPEC -Fabrication (Member # 4980) on :
 
Local 378 rigger, Iron workers union
 
Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 
Local 39, I.U.O.E here..
 
Posted by SF Coupe (Member # 1810) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Rob [5LVENOM]:
Local 3 here, Operating Engineers
[patriot] Me too
 
Posted by uncle bill (Member # 3953) on :
 
im in teamsters local 315. some locals have a hiring hall that even non members can seek work through. where are you located and what type of work are you looking for.since you posted this in feb, hopefully you have found a job already

[ June 12, 2007, 05:42 PM: Message edited by: uncle bill ]
 
Posted by Blue Oval (Member # 2548) on :
 
Local 162 here! sheet metal & HVAC
 
Posted by 91 5.0 5speed (Member # 1867) on :
 
ESC (Engineers and Scientist of California) Local 20
 
Posted by solbrothers (Member # 7524) on :
 
Teamsters Local 78 [patriot]
 
Posted by Venomized93 (Member # 55) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by uncle bill:
im in teamsters local 315. some locals have a hiring hall that even non members can seek work through. where are you located and what type of work are you looking for.since you posted this in feb, hopefully you have found a job already
Yeah, I was actually in the application process/ testing for the LOCAL 8 (Elevators Union) in FEB. I was also applying at BART (Bay Area Rapit Transit - SEIU) at the same time. I actually got approved for the job at BART and because of my interviews and testing with BART it conflicted with with the LOCAL 8 testing date and I couldn't make it. Oh well, I still got the BART job though!

[ June 12, 2007, 09:21 PM: Message edited by: Venomized93 ]
 
Posted by NorCalRydaz (Member # 3233) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 4.6 EATIN GM'S:
what kind of trade is the local 8?
im in the local 104 union doing sheet metal and heating and air conditioning.

i was in the trade for 6 years working for a non union shop and wanted to leave and work where my buddy works but i couldnt just get hired on.
i had to get on the list at the hall and wait for my buddys shop to call me in,then i went into the hall and filled out my paperwork.


but u can just go in pay your dues/or initiation fees and they can find work for you.

i just waited till i got on with the shop where i wanted to work at.
Local 104 here also.
[patriot]
 
Posted by mustangdude24 (Member # 6581) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by andyman_2k01:
local 78 here! [patriot]
Another 78 member here! [patriot] Actually until about a week ago, I got cut to part time
[Frown]
 
Posted by Venomized93 (Member # 55) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by mustangdude24:
quote:
Originally posted by andyman_2k01:
local 78 here! [patriot]
Another 78 member here! [patriot] Actually until about a week ago, I got cut to part time
[Frown]
I thought that's what unions are for, secured positions. At least you didn't get fired, but still it's "PART TIME".
 
Posted by solbrothers (Member # 7524) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by PWR HNGRY 302:
quote:
Originally posted by andyman_2k01:
local 78 here! [patriot]
Me too. [patriot]
X3 LOCAL 78 FTMFW!!! [Big Grin]
 
Posted by 4.6 EATIN GM'S (Member # 1633) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NorCalRydaz:
quote:
Originally posted by 4.6 EATIN GM'S:
what kind of trade is the local 8?
im in the local 104 union doing sheet metal and heating and air conditioning.

i was in the trade for 6 years working for a non union shop and wanted to leave and work where my buddy works but i couldnt just get hired on.
i had to get on the list at the hall and wait for my buddys shop to call me in,then i went into the hall and filled out my paperwork.


but u can just go in pay your dues/or initiation fees and they can find work for you.

i just waited till i got on with the shop where i wanted to work at.
Local 104 here also.
[patriot]
what company do u work for?i work for pacific in pittsburg
 
Posted by klonoa (Member # 1771) on :
 
Local Union 159, just got accepted into their apprenticeship program, steamfitters union btw.
 
Posted by Venomized93 (Member # 55) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by klonoa:
Local Union 159, just got accepted into their apprenticeship program, steamfitters union btw.
If you don't mind me asking. What is there apprentice starting pay. The local 8 (Elevators Union) started at $25.XX an hour. If you want to PM that's fine too.
 
Posted by klonoa (Member # 1771) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Venomized93:
quote:
Originally posted by klonoa:
Local Union 159, just got accepted into their apprenticeship program, steamfitters union btw.
If you don't mind me asking. What is there apprentice starting pay. The local 8 (Elevators Union) started at $25.XX an hour. If you want to PM that's fine too.
We def. dont start that high, we are starting at 40% I beleive of a journeymen wage, resedential journeymen make 31 dollars an hour and commercial make 39. Dude any elevator union is pretty fvcking hard to get into, how did you do it ?
 
Posted by Venomized93 (Member # 55) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by klonoa:
quote:
Originally posted by Venomized93:
quote:
Originally posted by klonoa:
Local Union 159, just got accepted into their apprenticeship program, steamfitters union btw.
If you don't mind me asking. What is there apprentice starting pay. The local 8 (Elevators Union) started at $25.XX an hour. If you want to PM that's fine too.
We def. dont start that high, we are starting at 40% I beleive of a journeymen wage, resedential journeymen make 31 dollars an hour and commercial make 39. Dude any elevator union is pretty fvcking hard to get into, how did you do it ?
I didn't get in. I wish I did though. A couple of months ago, they had openings for applications. I applied and got the application and filled it out. At the same time I was applying for BART. I had a test date for the elevators union, but couldn't make it because of interview days at BART. I ended up getting the BART job though. Which is union (SEIU). But I couldn't make it to the test date for the LOCAL 8. But my friends that did make it and pass it. Have interviews with them (LOCAL 8). There was shit load of people that applied for it and passed. But once you pass it, you go to the interview in front of a panel. They have a scoring system for the interview process. Depending how how you score, is how high your on the list. I'm pretty sure they're other variables, but that's what I was told. Your on that list for 2 years. When openings are available they go down the list and when your name is called. Then your good! But yeah, they pay pretty good. $25.XX for the apprentice program.
 
Posted by klonoa (Member # 1771) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Venomized93:
quote:
Originally posted by klonoa:
quote:
Originally posted by Venomized93:
quote:
Originally posted by klonoa:
Local Union 159, just got accepted into their apprenticeship program, steamfitters union btw.
If you don't mind me asking. What is there apprentice starting pay. The local 8 (Elevators Union) started at $25.XX an hour. If you want to PM that's fine too.
We def. dont start that high, we are starting at 40% I beleive of a journeymen wage, resedential journeymen make 31 dollars an hour and commercial make 39. Dude any elevator union is pretty fvcking hard to get into, how did you do it ?
I didn't get in. I wish I did though. A couple of months ago, they had openings for applications. I applied and got the application and filled it out. At the same time I was applying for BART. I had a test date for the elevators union, but couldn't make it because of interview days at BART. I ended up getting the BART job though. Which is union (SEIU). But I couldn't make it to the test date for the LOCAL 8. But my friends that did make it and pass it. Have interviews with them (LOCAL 8). There was shit load of people that applied for it and passed. But once you pass it, you go to the interview in front of a panel. They have a scoring system for the interview process. Depending how how you score, is how high your on the list. I'm pretty sure they're other variables, but that's what I was told. Your on that list for 2 years. When openings are available they go down the list and when your name is called. Then your good! But yeah, they pay pretty good. $25.XX for the apprentice program.
Yeah, similar getting into the steamfitters union. There was a boatload of people that passed the test and they were only looking for 16, me and my bro both got in. We get a 2 dollar raise every six months which is good.
 




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