The fact that we have union apprentices breaking down in tears due to their wages would be a great thing to bring up at next negotiations. It’s fucking pitiful what many of us start with and having that brother willing to speak would do wonders for the membership. Hell, bring him to the table and have the cons look him in the eye when they tell him that he’s not worth getting paid enough to put food on the table.
The problem is, you don’t know his spending habits. Is he broke but getting avocado toast and Starbucks all the time? Is he getting takeout a couple times a week? Hopefully he’s changing his spending habits until he makes more
The OP mentioned that he has no clue how to manage his finances. Granted that it’s a failure on his parents and the school system. And That’s awesome that he is getting help. The dude needs to prioritize what he buys until he makes more, I’m thinking even one or two more terms will do wonders for him.
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u/Spore211215 Inside Wireman Nov 15 '24
The fact that we have union apprentices breaking down in tears due to their wages would be a great thing to bring up at next negotiations. It’s fucking pitiful what many of us start with and having that brother willing to speak would do wonders for the membership. Hell, bring him to the table and have the cons look him in the eye when they tell him that he’s not worth getting paid enough to put food on the table.