I'm a cable splicer at a power company.

I see a lot of inside locals have cable splicers as a classification on their wage sheets but how many splicers actually work out of these locals? Most of the splicers I know are at power companies with a few working out of outside construction halls.

Once you pass the aptitude test you get an email or a text about a week before your interview. the questions they asked me were the following seven :

1.) tell me some experiences you’ve had that have increased your interest in becoming an electrician

2.) Tell me about a time when you had some work to do but we’re unsure how to do it

3.) tell me about a time when a coworker got on your nerves

4.) tell me a time when you worked with three or more people

5.) tell me about a time when you were proud of the way you organized a project

6.) how are you able to do something when you don’t want to/how do you stay motivated to complete boring task

7.) tell me about a time when you witnessed an injury and how did you respond?

I need this exact font, written out like this on a shirt/hoodie. Goes hard

The money raised by the IBEW 11, District 4 Welfare Committee is used to help out our Brothers & Sisters during times of sickness, disability, accident or such other misfortune.

Is it not a good time to try and join, is it slow out in Portland and southwest Washington right now for low voltage?

Sorry 48 not 47!!!

Im looking at the Milwaukee PACKOUT Structured tool Backpack and the veto pro pack. Functionally they look pretty similar, and I found some online deals that make them very close in price. I’m having a hard time deciding what to go for. The Milwaukee matches/ is compatible with the packout tool chests and components I already have but I’ve always heard really good things about Veto. Is there a glaring difference between the two that I’m missing? Or are they both pretty decent?

Does 466 have a telecom or low volt section of the union? I have my low volt card through Wv and have 3 years of fire alarms, internet, cctv etc. If they do have one what do I have to do to join?

This is for all you BROS out there that wear bibs all day all the time...

How do you keep your nipples from chaffing????

I'm hurtin bros, what's your secret? What am I doing wrong???

Edit: Alright I've seen some good tips and some great tips, appreciate the fantastic feedback! 😂

Recently turned out and have never traveled before. Was curious if signing a lease on an apartment in KC while working book 2 for 124 is pretty risky? Seems like they have a ton of work going which is why I ask. I wouldn’t really consider it if they didn’t have as much going on and would look into a hotel or alternative option.

For those of you who have more experience traveling, do you think it’s a bad idea to sign a year lease on an apartment in KC given the current work outlook?

mostly a question for the 586 bros, but for those who dont know, you can get "sponsored" at 586 where you can ask a unionized contractor to essentially vouch for you and they will call the ibew and get you put on a list to write an aptitude test and if you pass then you get put on another wait list and when the union has work ready (i am 99% sure only with the company that sponsored you? please let me know if i am wrong), you will begin your apprenticeship.

so, i went through that entire process and my sponsor let me know that he is trying to become an inspector and will be shutting down the company. he isn't sure what will happen to me and says he will sit down with the dispatcher and see what he can do.

i know this is a very specific situation, but i just want to be sure about my future. been waiting for quite sometime to begin with the IBEW and am now quite nervous.

if anyone knows anything about my situation, please let me know!

All right boys and girls. I'll be up front. I've never been part of the Union. I don't know what I'm missing I've got a friend who's trying to get me on a job 3 hours away and 60 hours a week. In my 5 years I've been lucky enough to never travel for work. My question is is it worth being away from home?

Mid-40's and I decided to make a huge career change. Spent three months brushing up on my math per the "Practice test" which was linked via the hall. Even spent time on Khan Academy.

When the test day came, I thought I was ready.

I wasn't.

Some of the math I hadn't seen in 25 years.

Long and short of it...the "practice test" wasn't anything that was on the exam. And in talking to a friend who barely squeaked by a couple of years ago, he mentioned that IBEW is trying to pivot to making, basically, electrical engineers.

Has anyone else heard this?

I'm really bummed. I know I can take the exam again in 90 days, but damn...I was really confident in my math and then I got knocked on my ass.

And the thing that frustrates me even more, is knowing a bunch of Inside Linemen who tell me, "Yeah, none of that math is even close to being used on-site and in the field..."

Just utterly frustrated right now.

I've noticed a big thing in the union. Maybe just my local, is bone conduction headphones. What brands do you all wear?

Hello brothers and sisters,

I was born and raised in Portland and moved away about 8 years ago, since then I’ve gone through an apprenticeship and turned out… been looking at moving home but not sure how much work is up there, looks like it’s slowed down a little in the last 2 years, was hoping to get some information from people that are actually there instead of Where2bro

Thanks in advance

One of the only things I'm missing from my tool list. Any recommendations for them? I saw the Klein screwdriver didn't go to our agreements size. Anyone with a similar agreement and suggestions what to buy?

I passed my state cert and turned out a year ago. I'm thinking about starting my own company. I have a lot of leads on commercial service work at the moment, but nothing large enough to keep more than myself busy. Would it make sense to pursue this avenue within the union? Or wait the 5 years I'm required to give back, leave the hall to grow the business, then return? I'm just not sure how to grow a business if I can't take smaller jobs first any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone, I am a 27M. I currently work as an underwriting assistant for an insurance company making roughly 65k a year plus 3-5% bonus. I will be getting a promotion and raise in March to somewhere in the low to mid 70’s. The problem is, my job is not fulfilling and there really is no growth opportunity unless I switch to a different position entirely. I spent 6 years in the Air Force reserves as an aircraft electrician and I did enjoy working with my hands. I also worked a little bit as a welders helper. I want my work to mean something or give me a sense of accomplishment when I’m done. If the world hit the fan, who’s gonna need an insurance professional? People would most definitely need an electrician. My only thing is that pay cut I’d be taking. I have a 3300 mortgage that I am splitting with my partner. I believe I would start out making 23ish an hour in NJ while in the apprenticeship. Is there anyway I could make near 65k my first year as an apprentice with OT? Do apprentices really get much OT? what kind of money can I realistically expect on the high end in the IBEW

Thinking about working in California but I want to know how to apply for the test. I got a Texas License so I got the hours if they require it or will the Texas License work.

I’m in the process of starting the apprenticeship and am interested in moving out of the US to Canada either during or after the apprenticeship is over. Which hall in Canada is the best for wages and apprenticeship transfer (just in case)? How is the quality of life in those areas where the hall is/near the hall? Is there a lot of work to do at those halls? Any insight and advice would be beneficial and help me make my decision

SN: I do not have a passport yet. I will be applying for one in the new year

What headlamps are you all using? I’ve had a Milwaukee one in the past and really liked it. Looking to get a new one.

Leaning towards the Milwaukee again but wanted to get some real world reviews.

Haven’t seen the sun in 14 days; embrace the suck brothers

Hi there! A month or so back, I started r/IBEW_Book2

I hope to grow it into a useful tool for people to share up to date info. If your local has unfilled calls, if you're travelling or preparing to and what to see what's hot in a particular area, that's what I hope the group will become.

Please come on over and join, share any infor about a local you feel comfortable sharing. You don't have to ID yourself if you don't want to. A throwaway account is acceptable as long as your post is on topic.

The only rules are to stay on topic and if sharing info to attenpt to leave a resource (job recorder number/weblink) if you are sharing rates of pay. The second part is to help somebody verify the info before they make a long drive.

Thanks!