I see a lot of complaints about wage differences around here. So here's the United Association's website. See if there is a local near you that you can join.
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ua.orgUA local 636 Detroit
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Hi diddly ho neighborino.
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For those in NYC /Long Island, here's the site for Local 638. Fitters are under Construction Trades and Service Techs are under Metal Trades.
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Is there a link that will provide you pay based on area?
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It's in the "benefits and wages" area on your locals page
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I was thinking more like a list of locals and wages something like
•Local 1- $xx/hr
•Local 2- $xx/hr
•Local 3- $xx/hr
Either way I agree with your point, I hate seeing guys posting with 10+ years in the biz making 20 bucks an hour.
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That's what kills me. Don't let yourself get underpaid.
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I just looked at the page for my local, hasnt been updated in 6 years -_-
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Time to go to your union meetings and vote for new leadership
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Thats a bit drastic, but either way we just got new leadership very recently so i'll bring it up.
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Local 208!
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Where's that?
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Denver
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Local 290
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Where that is?
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Oregon, SW Washington, No. Cal.
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UA 234 checking in!
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Local 51 RI/SE Mass represent!
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How is that? I'm in 537. Quite a drive to town everyday
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No complaints. Steady work, & we're trying to catch up to you in wages (I think we're about $10 behind you now) to attract travelers
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It seems like we have two different unions in Seattle. UA and SMW some companies are in one or the other. My experience is in both the fields that they cover, whats the difference?
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We get that here, too. And then you have IUOE that represents the building engineers.
The UA covers the pipefitters, the SMW covers ductmen, and service techs can fall under either. And there's overlap between the two. Our control guys are in the UA with the rest of us, but would be in the IBEW at some other companies.
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I did meet a controls tech that was in both UA and IBEW.
I'm currently a residential installer but want to get into service and controls, i'm at a non-union shop currently but want to go union because they actually give a shit about training.
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One is just sheet metal. Technically if you're in the UA union then you shouldn't be doing any sheet metal and vise versa. They're obviously slightly related as well. I'm a red seal sheet metal worker and an hvac apprentice
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Thanks!
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UA Local 50!
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Ua 393 represent!
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My application is in. Aptitude test is coming up and we will see how things progress from there. Any advice?
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Show up on time.
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I’m one of those “early is on time. On time is late.” Type people so that won’t be an issue.
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803 checking in, sup bros!
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UA 572!
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UA Local 420 here
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UA 211 from 'beautiful' Deer Park, Texas.
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I went to a local union orientation this past week and all they could tell us was how out of work people are yet over 300 people were there applying while over 50 apprentices are laid off, I'm feeling like what's the point then of even wasting my time going and getting all the documents if I have a 0.1% chance of even being considered? And even if I did get in it seems like they lay you off during slow times.
The lady was even like "make sure you have enough savings during slow times".
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Step 1, get hired by a union company. Step 2, start your apprenticeship because you have to. Step 3, profit!
Really though, if you go into service, you make your own work. Construction... make sure the company is busy. If you prove yourself while they are busy, you will generally stay busy during the slow months. If you don’t stay busy, move to a different company. Your pay/ benefits stay exactly the same.
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Hmm a shit ton of people are saying this is the way to get in, I'm definitely gonna give that a shot then, only problem is the Union in my area (UA Local 100) doesn't have their contractors listed on the website, probably would have to call.
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Drive around the biggest buildings in your area. Note what company trucks are parked near them. Those are generally your union companies. Google each and apply for the mechanical ones...
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UA 447, 8th Period Apprentice!! Best job in the world!
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Any Local 10 here? I've been thinking about joining up for a while. It just doesn't seem like they have a very big presence around Central Virginia. I would hate to be paying dues and sitting on my ass half the time.
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Ua 787 represent!
I second that, 787 all the way!
Would you look at that. 787 as well
w00t 787 get innnnnnn
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What kind of interview questions did you get interviewed getting into UA?
I'm thinking about sending in an application to 787. I have my 313a and g1, although I dont really work on g1 equipment often. What are some pros and cons to the union?
Pension, benefits, pay is roughly 48 an hour. Service van provided (unless all you are doing is construction). Gas card.. Etc.
You can make more than union rate depending on the company. (the rate being the min). But that is dependent on what you bring to the table (meaning if you work on centrifugal chillers).
Side note, all the major manufacturers are union companies. Aka trane, Daikin, carrier etc.
Free classes at the hall etc. Brotherhood if you care about that kind of thing.
Con? Don't really have a lot of cons. 787 works the most hours out of any union in Ontario. I guess the 1 con is its not a hiring hall. Meaning if you lose your job its up to you to find another one. By joining the union you are able to apply and work for union companies, but the hall doesn't find you a job.