Does anyone have any experience with Canadian Union Of Skilled Workers(CUSW)? I’m going to be receiving my membership and I’d like to know how quickly you got hired by a company, experience, etc?

Hi, I’m 22 and have my 2 year Electrical degree from local college, May 2020. I interviewed last year scored a 89, however, wasn’t endensured. So I have another interview coming up next month. Since I graduated, COVID19 really messed up things. I have kept working at my job at Home Depot to...

Hey all, I've been in the trade for 2 years now (3rd year apprentice), got some highrise/resi/commercial exp. and completed a pre apprenticeship at humber college (got exempted from 2 levels of trade school). I feel like it's time for me to change employers and move on. I heard from a family...

Long story short, I am still working for my first electrical company that has hired me close to a year ago and they are great people and respectfully structured. Pays on time, company events, Christmas party and bonus, schooling paid, etc. But they do not give a raise every 6 months but rather...

Hi, I just applied to the local 68 in Denver. I have 6 months as an apprentice at a non union job. It seemed like they don't have any work till after the holidays which is fine. I'm not sure how to ask this but here goes. The guy I was talking to said to drop in and say hello if I was driving by...

Hello everyone, I will be taking the aptitude test later this month at the local 400 hall in NJ and I am seeking some advice. The booklet NEAT sent me, says you will be tested on Algebra and reading, I have been studying problems that are just like the sample test questions they give you and...

Hello everyone, I bought the rolling bottom piece Milwaukee packout. Currently I am non union and it is awesome for that because I have lots of power/hand tools. But I will be going union very soon (tilt up heavy commercial work)and wonder. Do you guys think it will still be good to haul my hand...

Looking to take the leap into the Union :) looking forward to it but am not sure what is involved in the test for journeyman. Can anyone help me out on what to expect? I have never been a part of a union but all of my co-workers are very happy with it. I am a journeyman transplant from from...

Hey guys, I have 3 positions available for MSHA Certified Electricians in WY, MT, CO. If you aren't MSHA certified but are interested in getting in for a full time position in the mining industry, we can assist in the certification. Industrial electrical experience is a must. Pay is...

I was accepted into the Local 3 Apprenticeship program 2 years ago while I was pursuing a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering. They said to finish out the degree so when I join I start at a 4th year wage. I’ve since finished and have been applying to entry level EE jobs but haven’t gotten...

I received my apprenticeship interview date for local 456 (NJ). I am nervous for the interview next Tuesday and would just like some advise to really do good and secure a job with the union. I am 19 and wish to make this my career. Please tell me what type of questions to look out for and what...

Question for all the IBEW members on here. I've only ever worked non-union, and I'm curious about joining, however some coworkers have told me that many of my attributes might make me poorly suited for it. Here's my basic work philosophy, so let me know how things would play out. - I think...

Hey everyone, I joined this forum because it looks like a great way to ask questions when my future journeyman isn't with me. Ha! I also have a few questions about the union apprentice program I'm going into! I got put on the waiting list out of 100 people who had the interview, I was number...

I've been intent for a long time now on becoming an electrician in the Industrial/Commercial/Institutional (ICI) sector. In Ontario, that particular license is the 309A -- Construction & Maintenance. I applied to Toronto's JAC intake in 2015 but wasn't successful. I moved to Hamilton recently...

Anyone here on the ready to work list for the ECAH? I called them last week and was mortified to find out that there had not been a call for applications since Aug-Oct 2014... they won't disclose how many names are left on the list to me, a lowly outsider. I figured maybe there'd be someone here...

I am testing for both ABC SoCal and SDETT at the beginning of next month. I applied for the Low Voltage Apprenticeship at ABC SoCal and the Inside Wireman Apprenticeship at SDETT. Originally, I went into ABC SoCal for their Electrical Apprenticeship program, but HR said there is a 1-3 year wait...

Hi i am a 21 yr old female and I am interested in applying for an apprenticeship at my local union I dont have any experice in the trade but am ethusiastic about learning any helpful advice, tips or expericences would be greatly appreciated

Hello all, I have been reading this forum for years, however this will be my first post... And it is a question: Have any of you who work for larger shops, ever had any interest in applying for a position in the office, like made the field to office/management "switch"? Is that even an option...

Any tips on travelling? I'm a union member, but my city doesn't have consistent OT calls or industrial shutdown/turnarounds-- unless I wanted to work RAT! :eek: Actually considered it because the nearest OT industrial calls exist 1.5 hours drive away in another local with lower scale and no...

Hey Guys, I am soon to be an apprentice for my local Union. I am super excited about the opportunity but still learning about all the Union guidelines. I understand the nature of the construction industry and the possibility of no work between contracts. However, during the times of no Union...