First off I’ve never done residential so my work is not fast. Things I can do confidently

• hand bend 1/2”-1 1/4”
• pulling branch 12AWG-6AWG
• pulling feeders with help(never done anything bigger than 2/0 I think)

-lighting trim and control -pulling few and making up cat5 female and male -using a shovel/pickaxe/walk behind trencher -running /bending pvc 3/4”-4” -pole bases -landing branch panels -pulling fire alarm -impeachable lift driving (Maybe other small things I’m excluding)

I’m not confident in/or have never -fire alarm devices -landing transformers and large switch gear -core drilling bigger than 3 “ -rigid bending(have done 3/4” and 1”) -large pulls -temp control -major trouble shooting -no industrial experience -no motor control work -no JLG or height work

Do you feel I have the basics just not much experience?

How does your local deal with members who are late paying monthly dues? Does anyone have extra fines or other penalties for being excessively or consistently late?

So i'm reading my local 640's pension documents. We have 51 dollar per credit. From what I understand that means even after working 30 years it'll be around 1500 dollars per month.

Are pensions supposed to be that low?

Asking because I better start putting more money in other investments if that's the case.

This entire room is mine. I like it but that’s just me. Did I do good?

I’ve been wanting to join the ibew for some time now. I’m fully green I’ve never worked construction before or have any electrical experience, I’ve done landscaping for a couple of months and I’ve worked as a lube tech for almost a year so I’m not new to using power tools and working with my hands. I was wondering if it’s worth it applying to local 46 without any experience in the industry I’m 20 about to be 21. Also is it easier to get into the limited energy program than the inside wire program for local 46 I just want to get in without waiting so long to start a career

I’m a fourth year apprentice. I want to buy a house when I turn out. But I’m wondering how do you guys afford a home when work is not booming? Or you been sitting at home for months?

Are you guys saving a lot of your money for the “rainy days”

Is it normal for ibew members to constantly complain instead of working together and getting the job done ? Is this a trait I will have to learn or something that comes with age ?

I’m in love with the new hoodie color!

Hey everyone,

I just got appointed steward on my site for the first time. I'll start the role Monday. I've done steward training; spoken to stewards; read through the CBA, bylaws, and constitution; read through past posts in this sub; and have plans to read through some TDU material.

I do have a couple of questions. First, what are some things you've liked about stewards you've had, what are some things you've disliked, and what qualities would your ideal steward have? Also, does anyone have any recommendations for a good notebook that will withstand the rigors of a construction site?

I know this has been asked before, but I'd just like to see if anyone has any new suggestions.

I'm in a wedding this afternoon, so I probably won't be able to reply much today would appreciate any input.

Thanks!

I recently caught a sickness from my crew and they just fucking refuse to stay home. Now I have to miss OT hours, and risk my new born kid and wife catching whatever the fuck I caught.

Do your whole crew a favor and stay the FUCK home. Thankfully it’s the weekend and I can somewhat recover.

Not how I would have done it, but sure!

Hey guys. Sorry if this post isn’t allowed but I have a question. On everything I’ve seen you need the following to join.

1. Be 17 or older.
2. Have a year of algebra
3. Have a GED or High school Diploma
4. Have a drivers license

I have all those things however my question is do I need to be a US citizen to join. I’ve been in the US 15+ years. Here legally with valid work authorization but not a citizen. Can I still join the apprenticeship program? Thank you.

You just finished a shift. You walk to your car, take off your boots, and replace them with what?

I’ve got some old DC skate shoes that I’ve had since 2015. Time for them to meet the great shoe box in the sky.

What are your feet wearing in n the drive home?

Parallel 600s in a 1200A disconnect (fused down to 800A). This is not my usual shit, I've been primarily working on building management systems for the past 15 years, haven't done big power stuff since I was a wee apprentice.

I think it's okay but I busted my ass trying to straighten out the line side yellows, I just couldn't get the wire hickey at the right angle to pull them straighter. I've been brainstorming all afternoon how I can fix this Monday morning.. any suggestions or am I just obsessing over nothing?

I’ve been at it almost a decade. Walked into the hall cus non union ain’t buttering my biscuit. Got a chance to take the written and practical exam and got offered journeyman! Getting sworn in next week.

Super pumped and super nervous! But more so super pumped to be doing the damn thing with you all. I’m sure it will all work out

I currently work for a merit shop in Ohio and we are being told that Unions don’t provide or make well known the deductions normally called “union dues” they’re saying it’s not only the $500-$1,000 dues but also a % deduction of every paycheck. Is someone able to provide their paycheck with deductions included to prove this wrong?

Also we are being told that the Union pensions are a “Ponzi scheme” paid for by current union members to fund retired members and the number of current members is less then retired members and will dry up unless bailed out in the future. Just looking to see if there is truth to this or if we are being fed some BS to keep up from going union, thanks!