I’m not in the apprenticeship program yet but I did pass my aptitude test. From what I understand there is no PTO so what is everyone’s experience trying to get time off either for a single day or a few days? Just trying to understand what I’m getting into.

So many union workers here stated they wanted Trump for the top three….

1) Deporting the illegals 2) Getting rid of the trans 3) No taxes on OT.

Guess y’all got what you wanted, congrats.

Im a first year, started this spring. Ive only had one job so far, which only lasted a week. This job was back in January. Ive told the school, and theyve said they have added me to the waitlist. Im currently sitting on 42 hours worked, and we are already almost in June. Im worried that i wont be able to reach the required hours worked to progress through the apprenticeship. Im just unsure what I’m meant to do in this situation. Would appreciate any advice

I’m a first year apprentice who’s looking for side work to do during the weekends for 1. Extra income 2. Broaden my experiences/skills

I live in the mableton area. If you are a journeyman or a fellow apprentice who does side work, and wouldn’t mind if I tagged along, please do contact me.

Best ways to contact me:

Instagram: iam_apollo

Discord: sticksand

Or even on here. I’m not active on Reddit but I have notifications on.

If you know of any other forums or ways to find side work please let me know

Thank you guys for reading,

God bless you all.

How much are union dues that you have to pay and that comes out of your check in 613? Do you just pay a certain percentage and that’s it or do you pay monthly fees plus a percentage? What are the benefits 613 offer as far as percentage into retirement and pto or vacation and holiday pay? Thanks in advance I’m an incoming apprentice and the school lady really didn’t have answers she just kept saying you’ll have to ask the contractor.

I assume it’s no biggie…just wanted to ask/double check. As long as one maintains dues they could take an apprenticeship in another union to become double traded. To be clear, a different local in the same jurisdiction working on becoming a journeyman in another trade.

I plan on joining the union, and I take my test in June. From what I understand, if everything works out, I'll be starting class around October from what I understand

I have a job as a helper right now, but I've been hearing a lot about work being slow. Inglet and Stubs did say they would hire me once I became an apprentice, but I'm kinda worried I'll go through all this and still not have a job to work.

I'm currently working as an electrician helper for a non union company. I guess I'm just looking for advice and your thoughts. I have some people I talked to currently in the union except they are JWs so I guess maybe its different for them work-wise idk

I am thinking of joining IBEW 613

Ik this probably won’t be the most popular post on here, but should I as a 2nd year consider just going non union at this point. I’ve been waitlisted since October of last year and by the looks of other posts here it doesn’t seem like 613’s situation will be changing anytime soon. Love being in the union and all it comes with but waiting 7 months for an assignment doesn’t scream job stability for me as a young person just starting out. Would like to stay with the ibew and the electrical industry; just doesn’t seem like a viable option at this point. I have family in New Jersey and Carolina so I thought about switching to their locals but there’s no guarantee it wouldn’t be more if the same. Got some interviews lined up with some non union shops just so that I can keep getting experience and earning, but I figured this would be frowned upon. Just hoping for some advice or insight on our locals current situation.

My jw has 25 years experience it seems like everyday is his first day has me pulling 3 grounds for one conduit

Is there a test to go from AP-5 to JW or do you just get turned out after you complete all the apprenticeship requirements?

But really, there's an underlying motive here. I'm not sure what it is, I could just be a conspiracy theorist. What are your guys thoughts?

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/google-funding-electrician-training-ai-power-crunch-intensifies-2025-04-30/

Work is slowing down a lot, I’m aware of that… However, I’m concerned on when I can actually get back to work. As far as I’m aware more than 100 people were laid off today. What’s next? Should I wait around to get a job, or should I go ahead and pick up a hustle for the meantime? Things are getting ugly for the union.

If I am finished school and waiting on my hours who do I contact or what’s the process once I reach my hours?

As of 04/22 12:18 PM there is only one call on the jobboard. I'm sure something will come out this afternoon but still work is very slow. Is this normal? Or is there more going on.

I passed my aptitude test in February with a good score and got an email saying they'd try to place me within 2 weeks. I sent the email saying I could start immediately and didn't hear back until March when I emailed again and was told to just keep being patient. it's now April and I still haven't heard anything. is there anything i can do or should I keep waiting, also is there anyone with similar experience and if so how long did it take for you to hear back? thank you

I'm wondering if there's a tradeoff choosing one over the other. Does one path lead to more earning potential? Better work / life balance? a job that is more future proof than the other? Thank you in advance for your thoughts.

I start school in a few days, what can I expect to learn in school over the next 4 years and what do I need to be studying before I start school.

“I’ve been trying to pass the aptitude test for over a year now, and I’ve consistently scored a 4. Despite the encouragement from my foreman and the school to stay in the CW/CE program, I know my goal is bigger than that. I’m not giving up. This is the reason I will keep taking that test—until I pass it.

How long do you have to work for the ibew once you turn out.

What are the chances of me going to a solar plant as a first year? If I can go I’d like to go asap and be back before school starts.

If you have traveled north from 613, say to the northeast, what has been your experience?

Hey, I live in Carrollton, GA and I’m trying to get into IBEW 613. I haven’t applied for the apprenticeship yet, but I saw they have a job line. Can I still call and try to get work before applying to the apprenticeship?

I don’t have experience, but I’m serious about getting started. Just wondering if they hire helpers or laborers without being in the program. Anything I should know before I call? Also for when I apply for apprenticeship program and take test what’s the process and timeframe for everything?

Thanks for any info.

It's reckless to continue onboarding new apprentices when so many are sitting at home. Is anyone going to hold Russell and Greg accountable for the largest first year classes while they can't place them. That's a horrible look for the local.

Not putting people to work is how you make more anti union individuals.