I'm working for Pike and wanna go union

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03-04-2012, 06:54 PM
Tyler1

I'm working for Pike and wanna go union

Ive been working for Pike in Indiana for exactly one month today, as a Class C Im from Illinois, I went to line school, I have my Class A CDL, My question is what do I need to get in to the union as soon as possible? I have a union hall #702 about an hour from my house and I know i should go over there and sign the books, I just dont wanna feel like im wasting my time. My crew is unsafe here, my second day on the job they tried sending me up in the hot wires by myself... that wasn't gonna happen.. I don't wanna quit until I have something else in line, I LOVE LIFEWORK but I don't wanna die from it..
03-04-2012, 07:34 PM
aviewfrom

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Originally Posted by Tyler1

Ive been working for Pike in Indiana for exactly one month today, as a Class C Im from Illinois, I went to line school, I have my Class A CDL, My question is what do I need to get in to the union as soon as possible? I have a union hall #702 about an hour from my house and I know i should go over there and sign the books, I just dont wanna feel like im wasting my time. My crew is unsafe here, my second day on the job they tried sending me up in the hot wires by myself... that wasn't gonna happen.. I don't wanna quit until I have something else in line, I LOVE LIFEWORK but I don't wanna die from it..

Go to the hall and talk with them, you won't know if it was a waste of time unless you check. Sign the book as a groundman. Good luck. Also, you might check with Duke and see if they are hiring. I've met a few guys who worked for Pike that were hired into Duke.
03-04-2012, 08:07 PM
Tyler1

i appriciate itt

I appreciate the advice! I wish their was a quick way to getting in but then it wouldn't be union lol
03-04-2012, 08:43 PM
wantafastz28

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Originally Posted by Tyler1

I appreciate the advice! I wish their was a quick way to getting in but then it wouldn't be union lol

I got called for work 3 times in one month after 4 months of signing the local books here, and 10 days after starting to sign a book in northern CA. Don't be so quick to assume.
03-04-2012, 09:15 PM
Tyler1

It doesnt hurt to try.

I plan on going to the hall Friday on my day off, Im just unsure what to expect, Im bad about jumping to conclusions on things and it doesn't help anything, again I appreciate the words of advice!
03-05-2012, 08:21 AM
lewy

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Originally Posted by Tyler1

Ive been working for Pike in Indiana for exactly one month today, as a Class C Im from Illinois, I went to line school, I have my Class A CDL, My question is what do I need to get in to the union as soon as possible? I have a union hall #702 about an hour from my house and I know i should go over there and sign the books, I just dont wanna feel like im wasting my time. My crew is unsafe here, my second day on the job they tried sending me up in the hot wires by myself... that wasn't gonna happen.. I don't wanna quit until I have something else in line, I LOVE LIFEWORK but I don't wanna die from it..

What is a class C lineman? If you are saying that you have been in the trade for a month after coming out of line school, there is no way you are any where near qualified to be working hot by your self. Does your state have any guidelines for your apprentice ship regarding what you can & can not do?
03-05-2012, 07:42 PM
Special ED

Where in Indiana you working? Pm me I might be able to help ya. Just be ready to travel.
03-07-2012, 07:47 PM
west coast hand

There are alot of different apprenticship all over the country that are union call them all and see when there taking applications for apps good luck man I hope you are able to get away from pike and learn how to be a lineman the right way the union way
03-07-2012, 09:13 PM
ntxhand

Why is the Union so small in the South
03-08-2012, 06:02 AM
LostArt

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Originally Posted by ntxhand

Why is the Union so small in the South

I'll take this one guys.
Because everything is slow down here. We are atleast 100 yrs behind times.

Of course I'm kidding. Kinda. Sorta. Many states in the south are Right-to-Work states.
03-08-2012, 05:15 PM
Tyler1

I don't know whats worse.. The size of my paycheck or the chances of getting a union job in the near future... The main reason I went to lineschool is cuz I talked to a lineman from the local Co-op and all he talked about was the great training he had and so on... I wish I could afford to drive around to all these halls and get my name in the books but with one weekday off and 4$ gas prices make it seem impossiblelol, I appreciate the encouragement guys Ill make it someday
03-08-2012, 07:54 PM
aviewfrom

Check your local hall and if you get a chance stop in to the Indiana Local 1393. ALBAT website is showing there are several locals accepting apprentice applications at the moment.

Click --> ALBAT app page

LU1393
3645 S East Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46227
317-791-1362
03-08-2012, 08:59 PM
Tyler1

Im gonna try

Im gonna try to run by the local in Indy next Thursday when I get off (kill 2 birds with one stone)
Is there anything I need to take with me when I go to sign? Dont wanna show up unprepared...
03-08-2012, 09:38 PM
wantafastz28

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Originally Posted by Tyler1

Im gonna try to run by the local in Indy next Thursday when I get off (kill 2 birds with one stone)
Is there anything I need to take with me when I go to sign? Dont wanna show up unprepared...

Call each hall and find out.... one hall i signed required a social security card, another hall needed just a license.... everyone is different.
03-09-2012, 09:30 AM
aviewfrom

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Originally Posted by Tyler1

Im gonna try to run by the local in Indy next Thursday when I get off (kill 2 birds with one stone)
Is there anything I need to take with me when I go to sign? Dont wanna show up unprepared...

At the hall in Indy, park out front (only 3 -4 spaces) and ring the buzzer to get in... That'll save you from looking like an idiot like me when I first stopped there. I parked around back and walked back and forth trying to find an unlocked door, lol.
03-09-2012, 12:23 PM
reppy007

you guys going to halls

hey this seems easy but we all forget one thing...............leave these guys your phone #...........that is such a small thing to do.....................but it might lead to larger things..............leave that number with someone.
03-09-2012, 08:16 PM
Tyler1

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It may sound silly but I drove to the local in Springfield today #51 the lady there was kind of a B**** but I had a family reunion up there today so I just swung by to try, I took a resume with me and they didn't even wanna look at it, I signed everything I possibly could she said the waiting list could be up to 8 months to a year before I got a call (I call BS on that lol) I definitely remembered to leave my number^ lol, got home this afternoon and talked to a guy here in my towns coop and he was telling me Henkle McCoy maybe having some work, I have no idea how to go about getting with them but Im gonna look more into it... Im definitely going to Indy Thursday when I get off to try them out, hopefully be a better atmosphere..
03-15-2012, 05:09 PM
Tyler1

went to the hall in indy

I went to the hall in indy today, it went great found out some good stuff, the rep told me he could get me in for the next interview, now I gotta come up with an excuse to get oughta work for the day to go to it, he said he can't strand pike and is gonna help me get in the union in any way he can... fingers crossed it all goes good.
03-15-2012, 06:17 PM
reppy007

this is what I would do

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Originally Posted by Tyler1

I went to the hall in indy today, it went great found out some good stuff, the rep told me he could get me in for the next interview, now I gotta come up with an excuse to get oughta work for the day to go to it, he said he can't strand pike and is gonna help me get in the union in any way he can... fingers crossed it all goes good.

Heres what I think I would do, first you dont want to lose the job that you already have,if you think its tough now finding a job,it will be worse if you lose that one,even if you dont like it.........Id get in touch with that rep from the hall and tell him your situation,tell him that its going to cost you that day and tell him that your going to have to come up with an excuse,maybe he will see that your honest about the whole deal.......ask him what your chances really are,look the guy in the eyes......i get the feeling that they are hiring and that is putting you in a great spot,plus you have already met the guy.....so your past that point...........try not to bad mouth Pike too bad,even if they suck...get on with your future and leave the Pike conversation alone if you can.........the reason Im saying that is cause interviewers dont like hearing bad things about former employers,they figure you will just say that about them also......anyway good luck,you seem pretty close
03-15-2012, 07:27 PM
aviewfrom

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Originally Posted by Tyler1

I went to the hall in indy today, it went great found out some good stuff, the rep told me he could get me in for the next interview, now I gotta come up with an excuse to get oughta work for the day to go to it, he said he can't strand pike and is gonna help me get in the union in any way he can... fingers crossed it all goes good.

Awesome! Good luck and don't sweat the interview. Dress nice, be polite, and be confident when answering their questions.
03-15-2012, 11:32 PM
Tyler1

I forgot to mention

I forgot to mention that when he was telling me about the interview he asked if id be able to be get oughta work that day, I told him that I wouldn't miss the interview for Nothin, Ill try to keep my opinions to myself about pike, I just like to rant every now and then lol, Ill try to keep posted on my hopefully soon to be union status...
03-20-2012, 02:50 PM
gumbo

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Originally Posted by Tyler1

Ive been working for Pike in Indiana for exactly one month today, as a Class C Im from Illinois, I went to line school, I have my Class A CDL, My question is what do I need to get in to the union as soon as possible? I have a union hall #702 about an hour from my house and I know i should go over there and sign the books, I just dont wanna feel like im wasting my time. My crew is unsafe here, my second day on the job they tried sending me up in the hot wires by myself... that wasn't gonna happen.. I don't wanna quit until I have something else in line, I LOVE LIFEWORK but I don't wanna die from it..

702 was recruiting non-union in a heavy way a few years ago. They have one of the better wages in outside construction and 25% retirement I do believe, and all storm work is doubletime. Walk in the door like you own the place and sign the books. Talk to a rep and get signed up for the apprenticeship. They won't hang you for trying. Costs nothing but a bit of gas and time. The rewards could be tremendous.
03-20-2012, 02:54 PM
gumbo

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Originally Posted by Tyler1

I went to the hall in indy today, it went great found out some good stuff, the rep told me he could get me in for the next interview, now I gotta come up with an excuse to get oughta work for the day to go to it, he said he can't strand pike and is gonna help me get in the union in any way he can... fingers crossed it all goes good.

get into 702 if you can Tyler. 1393 is the local I started this trade in. It's not exactly the strongest local going. The outside rep isn't even a Journeyman. An operator that inherited his job from his dad. 702 has some bad points as well, but t pays better and you say it's close to where you live. I'd try it before you get locked in with 1393. But any road that takes you Union is better than the road you're on now. Good luck.