http://www.electriciantalk.com Discuss electrical union issues and topics here. If your sensitive to this topic please stay out. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:08:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.electriciantalk.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.electriciantalk.com http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/union-lingo-10067/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:11:31 GMT trying to join the union but im a little confused on union lingo. what exactly is a salt, scab, rat etc etc........here these terms thrown around all... trying to join the union but im a little confused on union lingo. what exactly is a salt, scab, rat etc etc........here these terms thrown around all the time and have an idea of what they mean but not 100% sure thanks ]]> Union Topics duff7830 http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/union-lingo-10067/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/acorn-squashes-unions-10060/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:31 GMT Could one of our fine union forum brothers explain this to me? Acorn Busts Unions (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/2352667/posts) ... Could one of our fine union forum brothers explain this to me?

Acorn Busts Unions

Please feel free to google it there are tons more articles on this...

I so don't get this, I thought Obama and all the other Dems were pro union. I know Hillary is pretty anit-union being that she sat on the board of Walmart as legal council and helped orchestrate their whole anti-union policy and did a really good job of it I might add.

I am starting to wonder, if money can buy you anything, then does Acorn have more money than the unions? ]]> Union Topics PhatElvis http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/acorn-squashes-unions-10060/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/anyone-seeing-residential-construction-coming-back-anytime-soon-10045/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:12:21 GMT im in local 134 in residential and been off for a year now, was just wondering if any other brothers no any thing, thanks for any info im in local 134 in residential and been off for a year now, was just wondering if any other brothers no any thing, thanks for any info ]]> Union Topics sparked134 http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/anyone-seeing-residential-construction-coming-back-anytime-soon-10045/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/union-question-10004/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:38:41 GMT Hey guys, I don't know much about ibew unions and I am wondering what exactly the "books" are. The union I'm waiting to get into says "book 1 slow - 215" on the web page.

Is that how many jobs they have going? I was under the impression that after an apprenticeship you work for a company and the union just has your back incase they screw you over.

Am I completely mis-informed? I'm new to all this union lingo/operation. Any help, tips, or suggestions would be very helpful. These may be stupid questions but I'd rather know instead of looking stupid later. Haha thanks in advance.

- Chris ]]> Union Topics Cj7731 http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/union-question-10004/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/union-question-9999/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:58:07 GMT Hey guys, I don't know much about ibew unions and I am wondering what exactly the "books" are. The union I'm waiting to get into says "book 1 slow - 215" on the web page.

Is that how many jobs they have going? I was under the impression that after an apprenticeship you work for a company and the union just has your back incase they screw you over.

Am I completely mis-informed? I'm new to all this union lingo/operation. Any help, tips, or suggestions would be very helpful. These may be stupid questions but I'd rather know instead of looking stupid later. Haha thanks in advance.

- Chris ]]> Union Topics Cj7731 http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/union-question-9999/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/trying-join-local-26-a-9852/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:34:48 GMT I'm from the Roanoke area and plan on taking all my transcripts from school and the 20 dollars for the test and applying to 26 Thursday and have a few questions. Is there work around Roanoke? How does it work if you get accepted and there is no work directly around your area? Would it be a good thing to take my transcript from tech school (auto & diesel) w/ associates or should I just leave that out?

Thanks ]]> Union Topics mts281 http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/trying-join-local-26-a-9852/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/how-can-i-get-into-union-9816/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:36:16 GMT I really like this trade and more so commercial work. How would I go about getting in the union. Im in northern NJ. Lcal 164 is close to me,... I really like this trade and more so commercial work.

How would I go about getting in the union. Im in northern NJ. Lcal 164 is close to me, but i've heard you have to know some one to get in and i dont.

Il do anything to get in where should I start. ]]> Union Topics heyhi http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/how-can-i-get-into-union-9816/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/laid-off-today-9765/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:44:35 GMT :(:( :(:( ]]> Union Topics sparks134 http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/laid-off-today-9765/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/switch-locked-out-still-shocked-9763/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:09:56 GMT I know that this is an unusual post/thread. But has anyone been shocked, even with the disconnect turned off and locked out? I know that this is an unusual post/thread. But has anyone been shocked, even with the disconnect turned off and locked out? ]]> Union Topics RIVETER http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/switch-locked-out-still-shocked-9763/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/what-makes-good-union-stewart-good-9752/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:56:25 GMT I have my opinion, as most people know. It is ,however, important, to decide for one's self. What kind of CHARACTER would you have as your leader? ]]> Union Topics RIVETER http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/what-makes-good-union-stewart-good-9752/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/denied-union-9739/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:27:52 GMT guys get this about 4 months ago when i was out of work again i called the local 130 and inquired about joining and i was told i could not because i... guys get this about 4 months ago when i was out of work again i called the local 130 and inquired about joining and i was told i could not because i never passed algebra when i was in high school yes i quit school but i went back and got my ged and have been in the field for 3 years my question is this has anyone heard of this practice anywhere else or is this a common grounds for denial thanks guys for any light yall can shed on this for me ]]> Union Topics ryanapplequist http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/denied-union-9739/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/workers-rights-9709/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:28:11 GMT The original premise for a union was to have an entity that would help secure worker's rights. It has evolved, though, into securing wages, benefits and the like. Why is that wrong? The upper level people make GOOD money. Why don't they share? Alone, I cannot go in and ask for an increase for fear of retribution. With my brothers, and sisters, I feel more comfortable in doing so. The COMPANY could not exist without their WORKFORCE. I'm just saying.... ]]> Union Topics RIVETER http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/workers-rights-9709/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/legacy-9708/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:47:52 GMT Have you noticed, lately, that the word LEGACY has been portrayed in a BAD LIGHT? What do you think that LEGACY means?...I have my thoughts...what... Have you noticed, lately, that the word LEGACY has been portrayed in a BAD LIGHT? What do you think that LEGACY means?...I have my thoughts...what are yours? ]]> Union Topics RIVETER http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/legacy-9708/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/gppma-9704/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:40:52 GMT Just found out, in addition to our IBEW/NECA random drug tests that we now have to take additional randoms under the presidential agreement, and they... Just found out, in addition to our IBEW/NECA random drug tests that we now have to take additional randoms under the presidential agreement, and they don't pay the $50. ]]> Union Topics sparky970 http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/gppma-9704/ http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/time-half-ot-ending-9696/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:08:21 GMT A bill making its way quietly through the senate will effectively end overtime pay. "This will bring an end to the 40 hour week " was quoted by an unnamed Senate source. "if this passes then the next target will be minimum wage laws and an end to Davis Beacon "

how do you feel this will effect you. ]]> Union Topics rewire http://www.electriciantalk.com/f26/time-half-ot-ending-9696/