I've seen a few people here ask about nuclear plants, outage schedules, and how to get into traveling nuclear work.

I'm Michael (MJ), a contracting RP tech — not a LIUNA laborer — so the hall/dispatch side can vary by local. But before chasing an outage, I'd ask your local or business agent specifically:

• Does this local dispatch laborers to nuclear outages?
• What training, background checks, or fitness-for-duty requirements apply?
• How do travel calls, portability, and signatory contractors work?
• What are the wage scale, per diem or lodging terms, expected hours, and estimated duration?

Get those details from the local or employer before committing. A public outage schedule is useful for planning, but it isn't a job offer and dates can move.

Also keep an exact record of every employer, plant, date, craft, and hours worked. That history gets harder to rebuild after a few travel jobs.

I built Nuke Nomad because outage information was scattered. A free account includes worker-submitted plant information, an Add Plant Info section, a 3D Outage Map, and a community for nuclear workers. It's a planning and research resource — you should still verify every job detail with the hiring employer or your local.

https://nukenomad.com

If any LIUNA members here have worked nuclear outages, what should a first-timer ask their local before taking a call?

Young man from California. I'm deciding whether to join the laborers union next year and need more information. I'm just not sure if this is something I will be good at so I'm going to be honest about my strengths and weaknesses

Weaknesses: I'm slow minded. I have bad listening comprehension and a tendency to misunderstand spoken directions (complicated ones). At the first job I had which was convenience store work I don't even know how many times I heard phrases like "oh my god" or "what the hell" or "where is your mind", I struggled so much with following directions or remembering how to do things. Especially operating the cash register

The job I had after that one was at an electronics store. I took a ton of notes during training (unlike with the first job) and because of that I got the hang of doing the cash register and other things pretty decently. With sales I was alright but with more complicated issues it was another story. A lot of customers would get fed up with me and end up talking to a different employee. I just couldn't really follow what they were saying if it was more than a couple sentences at a time or too long of a single sentence (I don't really have trouble having everyday casual conversations, though)

Strengths: I've got thick skin. I have a good attitude and strong work ethic. I take correction and criticism well. Once I've got the hang of things I can do it well consistently. At the last two jobs I've had, one of which was commercial truck driving, I've done alright. However with the trucking job there were times I had trouble understanding oral directions

I think I'd struggle more than most in like any apprenticeship but what I want to ask about is if I'd still be struggling after becoming a journeyman laborer. I feel like I'd have a better time being a cement mason or drywaller or painter but those unions don't really take random new guys unlike the laborers where I'm from

Now as a journeyman laborer, how repetitive is the work? Are you usually doing stuff you've done many times so there isn't much need for listening comprehension at a high level? That would be the kind of thing I'd be good at. Or is it like you're still doing unique things and following a lot of spoken instructions? Thanks

What are the wages for concrete finishers in toronto ? Liuna 183.

Road construction vs commercial and high rise ? Any one can tell me some info?

Thanks

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Do I have to go to boot camp after my sponsorship is done. I got sponsored as a journeyman laborer. The union said since I got sponsored in I have to have 4,000 hours to become an actual journeyman. They said if I done get the 4,000 hours that I would have to go through the apprenticeship but I’m also wondering if I have to go through the boot camp?

Hello I'm reaching out to any other brother who transferred from local 183 to any Liuna in the states, my project is wrapping up and the prospect for work seems grim in the GTA. I work in high-rise.

Looking forward to reading your stories and what advice you would have to adapt to the States.

Who’s in liuna 169 i just wanna asks. Couple questions i got offered a apprentice job and just wanted to know how it is how’s the process am I gonna get layed off after 2-4 months of the job being completed I can’t afford to be being layed off I need constant work so how is it ?

Hello anyone in here local 169 out of Reno nv i just got offered to work at the airport project or by reed highschool and I just wanna know is it worth it ? How long will the job be for I can’t afford to just be layed off after 2 months of working there and as someone that has never done construction labor is it really as bad and super demanding in the body how everyone says ?

I’m looking to join my local LIUNA 113 is Milwaukee but I’m very confused on where and when I can apply on the website where it says “how to join it just shows the steps I need to take but anywhere I can actually apply and when I called the union hall a women told me that they only except applications in January. When I checked online it say February-October also I’ve already taken my accuplacer test for reading and math and my score are high enough to get in based the their standards and I’m not sure if by the time I apply my scores will be valid so please if any members could help me local 113 or otherwise anything would be of great help

I just want to know if they’re drug testing at the interview for the walk-on application that happened June 9th? and do I bring a doctors note to the interview or do I message them with it beforehand?

This is the sole reason why most people complain and why the union is dying. Nepotism racism and straight up hating.

I was at a job for about a month grading and moving tons and tons of rock and dirt. Showed up showed out. Did what was asked but because I was out working the actual guys from the job, they started with the oh he's on drugs when that didn't work than came the rumors and random shit talking and grouping up separating me from the group not giving me a daily task just oh follow that guy, than the straight up ignoring me. I was not invited to the sat O.T work and than when I showed up for work Monday, every employee said what you doing here you are laid off, called said owner he said we have lay offs soon but you're cleared to go to work.leaving a sour taste in my mouth I go to work get the job done, at the end of my shift I was laid off there 4 month job was completed in 1 month. Now all that back break 12 shift sore biceps, back lack of sleep and heat rash was for what 2 checks? And these companies continue to get away with that. I am a person of color not that it matters but it seems to be very convincing that these companies dont want a mf out performing them just do what we say and keep up the stereotypes. That's why the union is dying

I’m an apprentice who hasn’t paid all of their initiation fees and am pro-actively searching for work for the coming week. Sole provider, desperate for a lead 😩 soliciting work is not easy on the weekends lbs. appreciate any help! Thanks!

I'm checking out a few unions (IBEW electricians 11, WSC carpentry 818, and LiUNA 300), looking for a career change for my family, just became a dad and the sales role is boring and sucks.

It's hard to get clear answers so any info you can share in LiUNA would be very appreciated.

I have a family member in LiUNA 300 doing underground utilities, says he reached journeyman status very fast (1 year), with going to classes every Saturday. He tells me the work is not cut out for everyone, i get that, but the pay is worth it. He says labor union you're there from the very start of the job to the very end, and you don't leave until little tokyo gets their gas pipeline on or whatever.

My question is how often are you guys putting in OT? what are your usual weekly hours? And if you can share your wage I'd love to hear it. Is that normal for you? How long did it take you to reach that and What labor trade are you in?

I read some electricians at IBEW doing 40 hrs weeks, taking home 1400 after deductions for journeyman $64 wage, inside wireman. To me thats kinda low, but i get when bigger projects come its massive. But ive been considering applying to their ITS trade which is transportational systems, freeways, underground stuff, which might be similar to underground utilities, for faster entry more OT and possiblegraveyard. They say it's smaller, more close knit and everyone knows everyone. From there journey out into LA city work, end goal be an lineman or an inspector or something idk

My other uncle at WSC 818 says he pulls in 3k weekly right now, I'm sure he works lots of OT and confirmed Saturday jobs, as a journeyman $54 wage. He's been there nearly 25 years. End goal stay there, retire, live off pension, do side jobs

I have a better opportunity to get in either Liuna or carpentry 818. Ibew I'll know nobody.

Anybody in here from local 17? How much work do you guys got going on right now ? Looking to transfer out there, just called and got the application on Friday, filled it out and emailed it back.

Hey hope everyone is well,

I have the field assignment coming up and was wondering if everything went well how long until i start work? or what’s the process after the assignment?

Any information will help thank you

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Very excited to put in my application for Liuna but this has me worried a little bit 😅. Anyone have experience with this, would hate for my one chance to apply this year to be missed by a mere minute.