Estrellita

I've worked for non-union shops for over several years. I would very much like to join the union but from what I hear I would have to start over from scratch as an apprentice with the same pay rate as a helper as well. How true is this. Thank you for any information you could provide.

Frasbee

Not entirely true from what I understand.

I've been working for a non-union for a while now, and when I applied at the union they told me if I could provide proof that I was working for 12 rather than 10, they could take me on at that pay. Not only that, but take a test to show how much experience I have.

You should just go down to your local and apply and ask your questions.

william1978

I worked as a non union electrician before I went to the union. I was able to come in as a foreman had to show proof of a journeyman card.

surfbh

B.S.!

unionwirewoman

Where I live we have to have 8,000 hours to be able to take our journeymans test . These hours are counted as an apprentice not a helper . If you have the hours in ...you should be able to take the state test and then the IBEW test and be a journeyman . Any hours worked as an apprentice will carry over and the pay scale will go by how many hours you have .

My advice is to go to your local Union hall and discuss with the BA what your options are . This will give you an opprotunity to discuss ANY questions you have about becoming Union .

Good luck .

Rong

That is the best advice that an be given. Since all locals don't operate the same. Good luck on your venture!

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randomkiller

Welcome to the forum. Now do what you need to do to go Union.
http://www.local3.com/

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No that is an example of brotherhood, once again surf falls to the bottom of the human scale.