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09-24-2009, 12:04 PM
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For the unemployed?
Just a thought, with the rampant unemployment problem and all - how about a forum section similar to a job board, where those looking for electricians can find those of us that are unemployed? We could even go so far as to post resumes, etc. It could be a nice "inner community" type thing, what say you?
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09-25-2009, 12:44 AM
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I think its kind of a good idea. Though there are probably only 3 EC's on this board from CA, and they are probably doing ok, so It wouldnt help me much.
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09-25-2009, 02:01 AM
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Rat in a Dress
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that is a good idea, IMO
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09-25-2009, 05:08 AM
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i agree. sounds like a good idea
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10-14-2009, 08:06 AM
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It certainly couldn't hurt, might give us a better perspective on what's going on in the industry, and hopefully would allow those of us in the field to help out the less fortunate electricians out here.
Now if only the Mods or Admins would take notice...(j/k)
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10-14-2009, 08:49 PM
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subscribed
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10-14-2009, 08:52 PM
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Count me in getting laid off tomorrow. Any locals putting out travelers??
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10-15-2009, 06:19 PM
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Master Electrician
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sparky480
Count me in getting laid off tomorrow. Any locals putting out travelers??
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90 on book 1 and 8 apprentices
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10-15-2009, 06:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sparky480
Count me in getting laid off tomorrow. Any locals putting out travelers??
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Texas.
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10-15-2009, 06:46 PM
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hows local 5 ,pittsburgh?
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10-15-2009, 08:01 PM
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Not great. Couple big projects went in the crapper.
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10-19-2009, 05:45 AM
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The ceo of USS just announced the new coke works was still on hold,but they still have the cash to build it.
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10-19-2009, 05:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bobelectric
The ceo of USS just announced the new coke works was still on hold,but they still have the cash to build it.
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same with ATI Brackenridge. Cash on hand still trumps expansion. Can't really justify subcontract work when you're cutting hours for your regulars, if not laying off. Domestic steel producers @ 60% capacity, China overproducing again. Specialty steel (ATI) and coke production (Clairton) are a bit insulated, so let the waiting commence........
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10-19-2009, 05:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rewire
90 on book 1 and 8 apprentices
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Quote:
Originally Posted by regieleeroth
Texas.
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What is the pay rate down there??
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10-19-2009, 06:03 PM
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Texas in the $20 - $25 range, little or no pension, still beats unemployment, big write-off working out of state.
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10-19-2009, 06:09 PM
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Yah I hear that... I heard something about a "solar farm" going on down there somewhere I wonder if that's the job. I heard where they are building it where there isn't a store or hotel with in 50 Miles so they are basically building a town for all the workers.
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10-19-2009, 06:10 PM
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...and if Mass still does that two-state unemployment thing, well...
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10-19-2009, 06:13 PM
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Yes they do
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