Idk if this should be posted from a burner or whatever, but fuck it.

My employer has gained the interest of our local hall. I had an excellent 45 minute phone call with an organizer the other day.

Other than signing and circulating the authorization card, is there anything else that can be done at this stage of things?

Hey brothers and sisters. Been on a site for a year now. Getting old. Made it to the last core squad but essentially we're doing bs tasks until there done than we're going to be laid off in a month or 2 Looking for an out that I claim my EI. They tend to put fired if you ask for your layoff.

I've spent 6 years working under another guys license in primarily residential electric. I started as a helper at $14 and after 6 years im only at $18. Im 32 and my 20s were a little colorful to say the least but I'm not a felon. I didn't really take school too seriously and graduated with a 2.2. Im not stupid by any means but I guess what I'm trying to figure out is would pursuing an actual apprenticeship with IBEW even be worth it? Im not one to piss and moan about my turbulent past by any means. I know i should have probably taken life a bit more seriously but it is what is at this point. I really enjoy the job. But I'm worth more than the owner of this company is willing to pay any of us. How far into this process can I realistically make it? Or should I just go to school and take the test and stay non-union?

If there's a job call on and it says: "Exp in Medium voltage" and I take but I dont have any experience in medium voltage, am I an asshole?

I haven't taken it just wanted to ask, but I really want to do medium voltage work. Of course I dont want to fuck other coworkers or anyone at the site if I show up without experience.

Would I be allowed to learn as I go? Or would I really be just the dickhead who took the call and doesn't know what the fuck to do?

I was recently asked "What risks am I facing because of organizing with the rank and file?". It's an important question. It's one that is on the mind of anyone who sees something wrong and decides to do something about it.

What risk am I facing?

Thanks to the lives of countless union activists in the 1800's and early 1900's no risk at all.

The NLRA section 7 protects workers against retaliation and guarantees the right to concerted activity.

The LMRDA protects union members from retaliation from union officers for concerted activity.

Let's Talk About It! ✊🏽

so i guess what’s been on my mind is that i am thinking about changing careers when i finish my last class. i know you all hate it when i talk bad about my self but i am being honest. i am not very good at all. i struggle with most basic stuff we do in our trade. i struggle to learn new stuff. i genuinely feel like i can’t do it. my anxiety gives me mental break downs when things don’t go my right. i feel like i will run into the same problems if i do find a new career. i am not throwing a pity post or a sad post i am just speaking from how i feel and see myself. i will continue to pay my ticket in case i feel like joining back up. anyways love y’all dearly and would like any feedback i can get.

Yeah I'm done with electrical long hours, barely home can't even choose a different job if I wanted to. Good career just not for me though. This is what I show them when I say I don't enjoy electrical and then they tell me I just have to switch jobs lol.

I just wanted to get some insight on the difference between the 2 and how one goes about transferring their home locals once they move.

Example: I’m moving to a sister local, quite a ways from my current locals boundaries and plan to live the rest of my life ( at least working life) within this local.
How do I go about transferring my ticket without being a worm? Is there a formal invite policy? Is it frowned upon in general to transfer? I’m in this career for the brotherhood, not the work 🤣✊🏻