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ISP89LX
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Just wondering what are the pros and cons. I have always had interest in this field just don't know where to start. Is there like a local union you an go talk too? How does it work? Any info or advice will be highly appreciated. Thanks fellas.

[ September 29, 2012, 01:55 PM: Message edited by: ISP89LX ]

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poisonpony96
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I'm a commercial electrician with local 332 Santa Clara. You need to go to the JATC and apply. You hav to take a simple test general School stuff. You need proof of one year highschool algebra and a highschool diploma or GED. Once you pass the test you have to interview and depending how well they like you determines where they put you on a waiting list. They have been taking new apprentices like crazy the last 1 1/2 years. I have worked non union and union. It's a good gig. I'm currently at the 49er stadium building the substation electrical rooms.

Posts: 1183 | From: San Jose | Registered: Dec 2003 | :

ISP89LX
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Thanks bro I deff wanna go check it out and take that test and see how it goes. I'm in San Jose as well. Thanks for the advice.

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poisonpony96
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Here is the number to the Jatc 408-453-1022. Call them and ask when the next application day is. They do it quarterly I believe.

Posts: 1183 | From: San Jose | Registered: Dec 2003 | :

ISP89LX
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Thanks bro ill give them a call on Monday.

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NorCalRydaz
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Whether you like to be indoors or outdoors check out Local 104. Being a union sheet metal worker pays great and I think if I'm not mistaken one of the best retirements. Same thing as poision said. Hit up the Local hall and be ready to work. Good luck in your choice.

Posts: 2963 | From: San Jo | Registered: Sep 2003 | :

ISP89LX
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quote:
Originally posted by NorCalRydaz:
Whether you like to be indoors or outdoors check out Local 104. Being a union sheet metal worker pays great and I think if I'm not mistaken one of the best retirements. Same thing as poision said. Hit up the Local hall and be ready to work. Good luck in your choice.

Thanks bro I thank you for your input as well.

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Posts: 2997 | From: Nowhere to be found. | Registered: Feb 2009 | :

v-town coupe
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had the opportunity to go from non-union to union but didnt take it with 302,595 or 180 because they wanted me to start over again after almost 4 years and I was only 2500 hrs out from j-man status. I also didnt like the fact that many electricians I knew in those unions were out of work. I recently got a permanent state gig working as an electrician at a water treatment plant so its just Mcc's,PlC's,LCP's and VFD from here on out for me and only a 14 min commute. a buddy did recommend the union thats doing the 9ers stadium which was recommended above. at the end of the day its all about your pay and benefits and working non-union P.W. and union to me was one in the same, I did very well. hope this helps.

Posts: 4597 | From: the V-town | Registered: May 2003 | :

lxhatch5.0
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I'm also looking too go back to a Union job now that more are opening up. If u want too stay indoors and keep it light go with ELECTRICIANS UNION. I worked as a laborer for a sheet roking co. i used to get my ass kicked day in day out but made some good $+benefits. I just quit my forklift operator/stocking job because of the amount of money i was making + no benefits=FAIL [patriot]

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venomous99
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My only advice to u is voltage = current * resistance, better known as ohms law

Lol

Posts: 4811 | From: dc | Registered: Oct 2002 | :

166 Merlo
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FUCK THE UNION!

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Posts: 3954 | From: Thebay | Registered: Jul 2002 | :

166 Merlo
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The union was cool 50 years ago, and then 10 years ago when my pops retired it was still cool. But Now its a different ball game. Just like social securtity, why invest in something thats just gonna get robbed from u...

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Posts: 3954 | From: Thebay | Registered: Jul 2002 | :

NorCalRydaz
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quote:
Originally posted by 166 Merlot:
FUCK THE UNION!

It all depends on what union. But as a journeyman $51/hr and a 6k a month retirement for only a high school education sounds pretty good to me.

Posts: 2963 | From: San Jo | Registered: Sep 2003 | :

Mustang Guru
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Local #16 Energy Conservation Specialist http://www.insulators16-wica.com/home.asp

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Posts: 1171 | From: Uptown Bound | Registered: Feb 2004 | :

166 Merlo
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quote:
Originally posted by NorCalRydaz:

quote:
Originally posted by 166 Merlot:
FUCK THE UNION!
It all depends on what union. But as a journeyman $51/hr and a 6k a month retirement for only a high school education sounds pretty good to me.

Hey I cant be mad at that. Everything has its ups and downs. But thats JMHO from my experience.

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Posts: 3954 | From: Thebay | Registered: Jul 2002 | :

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Union sucks bunch of crybabys

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Posts: 1919 | From: Hell | Registered: May 2008 | :

venomous99
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quote:
Originally posted by NorCalRydaz:

quote:
Originally posted by 166 Merlot:
FUCK THE UNION!
It all depends on what union. But as a journeyman $51/hr and a 6k a month retirement for only a high school education sounds pretty good to me.

id say thats a damn success story right there. $102k annually can feed lots of kids and buy lots of stang parts
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not sure if the union would be solely responsible for that however

Posts: 4811 | From: dc | Registered: Oct 2002 | :

NorCalRydaz
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quote:
Originally posted by venomous99:

quote:
Originally posted by NorCalRydaz:

quote:
Originally posted by 166 Merlot:
FUCK THE UNION!
It all depends on what union. But as a journeyman $51/hr and a 6k a month retirement for only a high school education sounds pretty good to me.
id say thats a damn success story right there. $102k annually can feed lots of kids and buy lots of stang parts

not sure if the union would be solely responsible for that however

I'd say Jorneyman make 80k-100k depending on how the economy is and how many hours you actually go to work. Lol

Posts: 2963 | From: San Jo | Registered: Sep 2003 | :

32VSTANG
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theres actually an application day on wednesday the 3rd. im looking to head out that way and applying. it says that u need proof of 1-2yrs of high school algebra if not possible to take the tech math test. fee is 125$ but anyone else done this before??

Posts: 1721 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Feb 2010 | :

poisonpony96
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And most journeymen make 120k with OT. There are some general foremans making 200k with OT. Most guys who just work 40 hrs make 90k but most work the OT to keep their jobs

[ October 01, 2012, 09:21 PM: Message edited by: poisonpony96 ]

Posts: 1183 | From: San Jose | Registered: Dec 2003 | :

PurpleNotch
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Originally posted by gohardgohome:
theres actually an application day on wednesday the 3rd. im looking to head out that way and applying. it says that u need proof of 1-2yrs of high school algebra if not possible to take the tech math test. fee is 125$ but anyone else done this before??

Which union is this for bro? The answer is Yes if its for the electrician union you need to bring a copy of your transcripts from HS showing you passed Algebra with a "C" or better. Other unions I have not seen or heard of pre-requist math profeincy but generally in all the union test I applied for math was on them. I have taken so many different ones, which one you going too tomorrow? [patriot]

Posts: 3177 | From: Bay area | Registered: Jun 2003 | :

Beartron68
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Originally posted by Mustang Guru:
Local #16 Energy Conservation Specialist http://www.insulators16-wica.com/home.asp

What kind of salary are you making in that union if you don't mind me asking?

Posts: 306 | From: Hayward ca | Registered: Jul 2012 | :

MachYou
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Local 104 here. In the long run it will pay off [patriot]

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Posts: 726 | From: California | Registered: Oct 2007 | :

32VSTANG
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Originally posted by PurpleNotch:

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Originally posted by gohardgohome:
theres actually an application day on wednesday the 3rd. im looking to head out that way and applying. it says that u need proof of 1-2yrs of high school algebra if not possible to take the tech math test. fee is 125$ but anyone else done this before??
Which union is this for bro? The answer is Yes if its for the electrician union you need to bring a copy of your transcripts from HS showing you passed Algebra with a "C" or better. Other unions I have not seen or heard of pre-requist math profeincy but generally in all the union test I applied for math was on them. I have taken so many different ones, which one you going too tomorrow?

I'm going to the commercial #332 ejatc application..sounds pretty Damn good. They pay for your school training and get to work if you get hired. Sucks its gona be so many applicants.

Posts: 1721 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Feb 2010 | :

Teal 93
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Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 you will get a defined benefit retirement, health care for your family and we are the only trade that fabricates what we install.

Paul

Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 Apprentice
Starts at $20.32 per hour you get a raise every 6 months and the last 6 months of training is $40.64 per hour