I’m going talk to the local union up here to get my plumber’s license and just wanted to know what I should expect and look for. I’m trying have some sort of idea before this meeting
Any board members in an Union?
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I'm was Vice President of my local Union here in Vegas. Union Reps are good at answering questions & hopefully they will guide you in the right direction in achieving your license.
Unions aren't as strong as they were back in the day.
Unions aren't as strong as they were back in the day.
Yeah I’m thinking long term with this move
Thats whats up good luck!! I am not in an apprenticeship but i tip my hat off to those that are...!!
Yeah currently I’m an expediter/equipment operator
I’m 46 they really no retirement with that
But getting this plumber’s license will open doors and provide for my family
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After my son received his bachelor's degree. I encouraged him to get trade. Thankfully he did and making amazing money working here in Vegas. He also a part of union too.
Yeah I’m trying talk my oldest into one but he’s doing sound engineering
It was either plumbing or electrician and there’s no hall close to me
I don't have experience to share, but good move on that plumbers license. Plumbers are killing it now and will be for the near future. The plumber I work with came out here from Texas 10 years ago, got his license, and started his own business. He now has a huge house with a ranch and horses. Keep at it, good luck, and please keep us updated when you are killing it.
Curious, which trade?
I wanted him to get hvac or something similar
I still have my Cdl though
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The state that generally pays the highest wages for plumbers is New Jersey, with an annual mean wage of $97,690, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
I’m in TN and these guys are making damn good money
Plus since I’m already osha certified I’m doing industrial work
I don't know this for sure, but I suspect that the hourly union wage is not the primary factor in how "good" a location is. The highest grossing plumbers I know have their own business.
Oh okay
That’s the end game
Yes. If you join one, work your way into control of one. Unions do FAR more good than bad, but when they fuck up the individual gets fucked and can be left holding the bag. As with anything what you put in, is what you get in return. If the OP is indeed a skilled worker, it would definitely be in your best interest to join the union. Keep a high quality network or Black professionals and a few of the "others" to know what they fuck dirty dealing shit is going on behind your back.
Currently a part of the GEU with my
full-time employment.
In the past I have also been under the HEU and HSA unions when I was doing a fair bit of oncall work in the 2000s.
Good to have peace of mind with the pension and benefits.
full-time employment.
In the past I have also been under the HEU and HSA unions when I was doing a fair bit of oncall work in the 2000s.
Good to have peace of mind with the pension and benefits.
I’m currently doing construction equipment operation (lulls) so yes plumbing is in my future
Job security being the biggest reason
I gotta agree with that..... unless you got a friend that's a plumber (I do) ..... you get thoroughly prison raped with plumbing and heating repairs... Weltman Plumbing & Heating is good for that.... they're workers come to your house with a tie, buttoned up dress shirt and littie booties on their feet
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HVAC. But, he is currently a lead building engineer at one of the Strip casinos.
Go on ur local DOL site and see if the local plumbing unions are accepting apprentices
I go Monday
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