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Old 08-07-2007, 04:27 PM
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Default Union question....please read

Is it possible to come from a non union company and go to work with a union company as a journeyman?

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Old 08-07-2007, 04:43 PM
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Yes it is possible. All locals should be striving to get non union employees to become union. You getting a journeyman ticket would depend on your training, years of experience and other considerations. You also might have to take a written Journeyman test through the local union. It all depends on the local that you are going to work for.
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Old 08-07-2007, 06:40 PM
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You bet it is.All you need do is sign the books for work referrals and you will be sent out on a white ticket.If you elect to take the test and pass it You become eligeble to become a member.
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Old 08-08-2007, 04:33 PM
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I have been in line work for 29 years and I want to go to work with a good power co and most out west are union.
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Old 08-08-2007, 05:59 PM
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I worked non union for 21 years. I did go through a state approved apprentice program. I now work for a union utility. You do have to take the unions journeyman test.
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Old 08-08-2007, 10:55 PM
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WE...WANT you...to go UNION...most locals encourage this...if not there behind the times. Wish ya the best and hopefully to the fold. woody.
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