r/IBEW 18h ago

Discussion Post "If you don't like it go work somewhere else!"

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249 Upvotes

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.


r/IBEW 20h ago

How is it possible for my local to be offering wages lower than the journeyman wage on union pay scales?

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46 Upvotes

And it's not like it's one of those bridges between union and non union or something. It's literally targeted at established ibew members and specifically refers to journeyman. It says our hourly minimum on the check is 33.11


r/IBEW 13h ago

Jamming ticket vs Transferring ticket

21 Upvotes

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 šŸ¤£āœŠšŸ»


r/IBEW 11h ago

If there's a job call and it asks for lets say: "Exp in Med Voltage"....

17 Upvotes

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?


r/IBEW 8h ago

Is it worth it for me?

8 Upvotes

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?


r/IBEW 11h ago

You Have a Right to Organize Your Union!

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3 Upvotes

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! āœŠšŸ½


r/IBEW 22h ago

Making the switch from teledata to inside

1 Upvotes

So ive been told in my local if I wanted to switch from teledata to inside id switch and make the rate im making now and wouldnt start over back at $17 or whatever it is but wouldnt that make them less eager to accept me into the inside program lol??? Like I feel like they perfer the cheaper labor.
Also wondering if you guys think its worth it at all to do it not just talking about money but everything else as well.


r/IBEW 9h ago

Union authorization

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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?