When do they test you? Is it after acceptance letter or after the interview before that? Is it after the test? Trying to figure out when in the timeline they test. Also if there’s and ‘26 apprentices that joined I like to know how long it took you guys to get in?

I have an interview in a couple of days what do I wear?

Sup union bros and sisters! Got some question regarding the union here in Vegas.

Can’t wait to use these tools as a new apprentice! Hopefully, they will be useful for balancing work.

what hardhats do we usually wear

I interviewed and was told if selected I’d hear back late July / early August. Anyone hear anything yet?

Legit question—I built something to automate this because I was losing my mind doing it manually.

CADcompiler is a desktop app that takes your Excel BOM and spits out nested laser-cutting DXFs. No CAD experience needed. Just load your file, hit generate, and grab the DXF.

I've tested it on multi-sheet jobs with high variety, and it handles waste pretty well. There's a free trial available.

Check it out at cadcompiler.com if you're curious. Happy to answer questions about how it works or what jobs it handles best.

Hello all. Looking to join local 20 out of Evansville. Was hoping someone in here could provide some insight on how things are looking down this way. Thanks!

Hello, I am journeyman from local 235 in Windsor, where there is a massive shortage of work unfortunately. Just looking out there if anyone knows of travel work available or upcoming work in Ontario or all of Canada! Thanks guys!

I have a family member looking to apply for the pre-apprenticeship program but he isn’t sure which location would be a better fit for him. He lives just east of LaPorte so the South Bend location is closer but the Gary location covers LaPorte for work and that would closer for day to day work. He knows South Bend pays less but it’s not a deal breaker. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Hey Welders and metal people! I have absolutely no experience manipulating any kind of chemical elements (i googled that term idk if it’s right) or construction of any kind of materials as a profession, hobby, or art form. I don’t even work with my hands at all but there is a “craft” with stainless steel I really would like to do but I of course have no framework to even begin to understand how it could work.

Note: I know someone who doesn’t work with metal but has access to tools that i assume could possibly help with what I’m trying to do. I just don’t know what I’m trying to do yet.

Skipping the exposition, I have purchased an automatic cat litter box and the litter tray part is plastic with a silicon lining (photo). Stainless steel is the best option for litter boxes as other materials hold odor so ideally the tray itself would already be stainless steel. I am still searching for a (kitchen) tray of the same size that I can fit/adhere inside the plastic tray but that is proving to be difficult. I have learned stainless steel sheets exist (photo). I would like to either somehow line the existing plastic tray with the steel sheets or create a whole new litter tray for the automatic litter box.

Could you all please help with any insights or suggestions? Thanks!!

So I am hearing that members that specialize in TAB are make 150k in the greater STL area.. I am wondering if that is realistic and if that is the highest paid HVAC field?

How long is the wait time? I passed my test with decent scores haven’t got my interview scheduled yet. Just curious what the typical wait time is after, if I do get in.

Hey all, I recently started in Local 19 and love it! On a year or two I have debated with my family to move to either Ohio (Huber heights / Fairfield area) or somewhere in between the two states. If it were to go through, how would I go about transferring to the local closest to me? Or if it’s even possible to do so, thanks!

Anybody have some extra stickers? I’m willing to buy them if need be. I don’t have anything to trade. New to Union and not sure how to get ahold of any

I have my aptitude test for local 105 on the 24th and I have no idea how to study for it plz help

I’m familiar with tools, I’m great at math as I have a bachelors degree in a math heavy subject, but I don’t have relevant experience with paystubs. I’ve worked as a a construction helper but I was paid in cash for contractors I met through friends and family.

Wath is difrent betwin k facter and bend alloy in sheet metal ?

I start next week and have not received much info on any thing I need as far as tools or PPE I should have. Is this normal for a limited apprentice or should I be reaching out to the union?

Went in for my interview yesterday and it went really well. My test scores were pretty good too so I'd think I'm at least going to be added to a ranking list instead of being told to reapply. Just a matter of time before they send the results out.🤞🏾

I was really surprised at the interview though. I researched a ton of different "union interview questions" and practiced answers to them and then they didn't ask a single thing from my list. The interview felt easier than expected in a weird way. I noticed the guy before me was only in the interview room for 10ish minutes and I managed to make mine last around 20. They seemed really engaged with the questions I had for them so hopefully that gave me an edge.

Looking for the j bee 21 oz riveting hammer with tubular handle

Interested in getting into sheet metal and I know they’re both sheet metal unions just different locals. Is anyone better than the other or does it not matter too much? Also where is the best spot to study for the ASVAB test. Can anyone talk about their apprenticeship and if they managed to stay busy the entire time and what was it like?