Just wondering how many of you guys work for a union? I do and I love it so far. Work for UA 393 as a commercial plumber.
How many people are Union?
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mr.reef24;3173170; said:
Why are they a waste? I started out as a non union electrician and sat on the waiting list for 2 years to get into the plumbers union but it was well worth it. Pay is much more ($51/hr + full medical and retirement for journeyman vs $35/hr with no medical or retirement for non union), job security, and ability to move anywhere in the United States and still have a job. I couldn't see going back non union at this point as there are so many upsides to being in the union.
I'm not really in favor of holding my employer or the general public hostage to secure higher pay than I deserve. It's bad for the economy.
Hold on a second there, Einstein.
"Unions are so 1900's. I'm a genius. I invest."
Finalfire9;3173419; said:
Hold on a second there, Einstein.
"Unions are so 1900's. I'm a genius. I invest."
ewurm;3173436; said:
I guess, if you feel your not worth the money don't go union. Employers have the choice to be union or not, and from what I have experienced the level of training and skill most members receive makes them worth the higher pay.
74ray;3173441; said:
I employ Union and Non-union subcontractors. I don't see any difference in skill or quality of work. I only see the difference in price, which is $20 an hour higher. That's just propaganda the union puts out to justify the ridiculous salaries that the building owners and contractors are forced to pay unless we want the job picketed. It drives up prices and is terrible for an economy.