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Teflon
01-27-2003, 11:54 PM
Anybody on the board in the sheet metal union?

tinman01
01-27-2003, 11:57 PM
My brother works sheet metal.but no union down
here in VA. Hes done it for 12 years.

Teflon
01-28-2003, 12:21 AM
Ive done it for three, but im trying to go union. I need some ideas on where i can study for the aptitude test. I did decent last year but ya gotta do great to get in.

huntergatherer
01-29-2003, 09:39 PM
I just started the sheet metal union december 2, 2002.
Quite a world of difference going from working behind a computer for Playboy magazine for 8 years then switch to manual labor...

huntergatherer
01-29-2003, 09:40 PM
but at least I have every afternoon and weekend off to go out and kill things to eat...

Teflon
01-30-2003, 02:50 AM
What state? How did ya get in? Helpa bro out!

huntergatherer
01-30-2003, 07:32 PM
Find out what the union hall for tinners in your area is. Tell them you're looking for an apprenticeship and they'll usually get you in fast since apprentices usually start at $13 when journeymen get $24 plus per hour. Most medium to large companies are union, well, here anyway. My pay will increase about $2.50 a year til my fifth year when I make journeyman. Personally, I'd advise you to get into the steamfitter or plumbing trade. They make more money....

Teflon
01-30-2003, 07:47 PM
goodpoint, but I already have 3yrs experience and id hate to put that to waste, I tryed last year to ge tin but i didnt score high enough on the test.

HardMoFo
01-30-2003, 07:55 PM
Hey bro, im here in PA and the Sheetmetal workers are takin names for apprentices this coming monday feb 3rd, I plan to apply, applied to plumbers and pipefitters 2 weeks ago too, Union is the only way to go bro. good luck and im glad to see there are a fiew HVAC guys lingerin around here, now I am at home...

Teflon
01-30-2003, 08:12 PM
No shit bro, im going to the pa union to.lol we gotta find a way to study for the test!

huntergatherer
01-30-2003, 08:25 PM
take a good calculator that does fractions and a knowlede in grammar is a plus...thats about all my test was based on and i scored in the 97th percentile.

HardMoFo
01-30-2003, 09:54 PM
Hey teflon, what local you applying for bro?

Teflon
01-31-2003, 03:14 AM
ummm the one on delaware ave near show n tell, sorry bro im too tired to go downstairs and look at the paper.lol

PhatBoy
01-31-2003, 03:32 AM
hey, I'm a tin knocker. what part of jersey are you from?

PhatBoy
01-31-2003, 03:42 AM
Teflon, If you are from Central/Southern NJ the rate is $33hr., for a 1st year apprentice it's $16.50. I'm going on vacation on 2/1/03 and won't be back til the 8th, but they should be taking applacaitons soon. get in touch with me I have a good reputation with all 3 hall's local's 25(Norhtern), 27()Cen/South), & 28(NYC) I run a lot of work in all 3 area's. just don't mention I'm a juice monkey

ps I will be in the philly area soon also

Badgermoon
01-31-2003, 09:26 AM
I wonder how many of us are in unions here? Myself, I'm an ironworker.

HardMoFo
01-31-2003, 12:54 PM
some questions just arnt worth asking bro, go union or go home!

Badgermoon
01-31-2003, 05:41 PM
Originally posted by HardMoFo
some questions just arnt worth asking bro, go union or go home!

Was just curious 'cause I know there are a few here who are tradesmen, and I AM a journeyman. International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Ironworkers.

clae1
02-01-2003, 02:24 AM
bro, you got 3 years ex. then I suggest you try to get organized. by that i mean give the local a call and talk to the BA ,they might give you the journey man test and depending on your score they will place you in a class dependent on your knowledge of the trade.

I too am a Union Man been turned out now 2 yrs with the fitters.
Good Luck.