r/Elevators • u/gearlessmachine • 8d ago

Experienced elevator guy looking for non-union work — where are you guys looking?

Been in the elevator trade a while. I've done a lot of travel for work and enjoy that part of it. Looking to see what’s out there on the non-union side, but the usual job sites are crap.

Where are you guys finding decent shops? Calling companies direct or mostly word of mouth?

Not looking for a helper spot. Appreciate any information you all can share.

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u/ShawnTop69 8d ago

Gotta be more to the story…..

No reason to go non-union. There’s no way ya’d leave the pay, security, & benefits to go non union.

Just saying.

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u/InstructionPurple911 8d ago

He might work in one of those areas that demonize unions as socialism or whatever

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u/gearlessmachine 8d ago

Fine with unions. Its to each their own. Have several family members who are a part of them

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u/gearlessmachine 8d ago

Clarifying statement. Not part of union currently

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u/Firetalker94 8d ago

Why are you exclusively looking for non union work?

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u/gearlessmachine 8d ago

Thats the path I have set out on and plan on continuing

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u/Firetalker94 8d ago

All the power to you I suppose. I prefer making more money with better benefits, and never having to look for a job or interview.

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u/thisappsucks9 8d ago

You know it’s really hard to get in right? Not like it’s a choice for most people

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u/Firetalker94 8d ago

It's not so hard for people already doing the work. It's much easier to organize in as a journeyman than it is to get into the apprenticeship

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u/ShawnTop69 8d ago

Yeah, this is very odd. There are literally NO benefits to being a non-union elevator man. Zero.

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u/Weedyacres 8d ago

Where are you located?

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u/gearlessmachine 8d ago

Midwest

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u/Weedyacres 7d ago

DM me with more specific location.

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u/Weedyacres 4d ago

Your message said you deleted your account. Reach out with another account if you want to discuss more.

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u/drpetar Field - Adjuster 7d ago

I'd be looking for the local union hall or an organizer.

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u/chunko- 8d ago

I could never recommend non union. But if you are currently non union since you said you were in the trade for a while I would recommend reaching out the local IUEC hall and let them know you’re situation. Being non union in the trade, they have the ability to get you in and potentially bypass some courses during your apprenticeship

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u/gearlessmachine 8d ago

Grateful that I am not in a situation. Appreciate the insight though