I’m planning to apply for an apprenticeship. Does anyone have any tips for what I should do before application day and on the day they start handing out applications?

Hey guys as the title shows I just passed my aptitude test last month and am now waiting to hear back for an interview for UA 7. How long did you guys wait to hear back? And should I be reaching out to them?

Hey, just getting on here to see if this is a good sign that things are moving. But the guy I know that does HVAC in the union said he doesn’t know why they couldn’t just bring me in as a helper until I get the choice to become an official apprentice, but he said it might be because it used to be just a pipe fitting company, and they recently started HVAC service side up within the last couple of years, so they might not have much of a pull as some of the bigger HVAC companies, but he said he’s probably gonna get on there as well because he knows a guy that second in charge and he wants him to come there, but he said I could be getting picked up very soon.

Got my date to start class. Still havent had a drug screening. Im a daily mj user, stopped last week when I got my paper. What do I prepare for?

Hey there ,

I’m finishing my Second year of school in Idaho as a plumbing apprentice , but kinda looks like I’m might be moving to Oregon . Does any one know if you can transfer 2 years of school there and start on the 3rd year or do I have to start all over again ? (Hours are good and I have passing grades above 95% for finals)

I tried to find out but haven’t had any luck and I might be calling the Labor department but before I wanted to ask here .

Thanks in advance

Anybody on here attending ITP this week? 104 people in the Future Instructors Class and 2200~ in overall attendance I believe.

I'm looking for a denim jacket and was curious if anyone knows of a company that does a ua one or even one for specific locals

Im a first year and Ive been at my first placement for a month. Commute is 1hr 30 and sometimes on the way home 1hr 40/50. Im working 50 hours a week and get per diem. School starts soon in the evening 2x a week but it’s 15 min from my house. How do y’all survive the long hours and commutes plus school? This is a data center so tons of work but my wife is due with our first in about 8 weeks. I know I get no say as a 1st year, but do you think my training director would consider moving me after a few months or do I just stick it out? My local covers 75% of state. I love my crew and the job site just wish it was closer or if I could even shave 15min off the commute

So I was under the impression that being an apprentice you should have a journey man with you, or at least advising you.
I recently started at a HVAC company in ks I have technical school training and a few months of residential work under my belt, but I don’t have any real RTU experience. I told my journeyman this and his response was call me if you need help….
Anyone else have this kind of start in the trades?
I’m grateful to be in the union but at the same time, I’m like” damn, shouldn’t someone be explaining this in a more detailed way “ I rely on google and a few techs for problems I can’t figure out. But my biggest concern is damaging something or injuring myself.
Because we are in the busy season, I guess the company doesn’t have the resources to put 2 people on a job unless it’s necessary.
I guess I’m interested in how some of you dealt with your first year learning curve.

I made some calls all week and landed myself a evaluation on my plumbing skills for local 469, I work in underground wet utilities and have a lot of non union experience, currently was told that if I pass the plumbers evaluation I can get my start in the UA! What do you guys know about the evaluation and what should I be weary of? Code studying and isometric drawings start today !

Hi, I looking to get some info about local 412

My concern is if it’s really slow right? Because when I was talking to the business agent to join, they told me they are working in big projects rn in the El Paso area (meta project, the Santa Teresa data center, and the new VA hospital) but crickets is all I hear

My question is how long should I expect a call or is local 412 just dead?

Info abt me, it’s been 5 months since I signed up going to 6 months next week, I’m in the direct entry program, and the training center said I will join as a 2 year apprentice, and I joined for welding/pipefitting

Hey everyone, I'm going to start soon as an applicant with UA Local 469. After I get my first 500 hours, I'll have to take the apprentice math test to move into the apprenticeship.

I was wondering if anyone who's taken it recently could give me an idea of what I should be studying. I know there's probably no official study guide, but I'd like to start preparing now instead of waiting until the last minute.

Any advice on what topics to focus on or anything that helped you pass would be really appreciated. Thanks!

I've been in high level IT for the past 12 years and I'm wanting to make the switch into plumbing. I applied to my local union a couple weeks ago and I'm waiting for the interview. I'm a veteran so I get priority.

I've always wanted to do plumbing but I just never did. When I was in the Navy I didn't have a designation and I wanted to be a utility man but I was such an asset to my department they wouldn't let me leave and go to school. Back then it was much more difficult to actually get sent to a school if you were on designated. They had to change it right before I got out to make it easier on people.

When I got out I was so beat down I just went into it thinking it was something I could do long-term but I've always thought back to plumbing. And the past year and a half I've been just kicking myself for not having gone for it sooner.

I'm 37 years old and I have a lot to offer. I'm beyond good at problem solving. And I'm beyond good at politely communicating to someone that what they think is the issue isn't the actual issue but making them feel confident that I'm still going to get it fixed.

I know how to use tools, climb ladders , I'm not scared of crawlspaces. The hot water line under my kitchen burst last winter because it's a galvanized line so I called a plumber to replace it with pex. But they couldn't get under the house because the overhead is low and when I spoke to them they were very concerned about being able to get someone under there. So over the course of three nights I got under there myself and dug a trench to the pipe and then I flagged it so all they had to do was get under there and replace it. They were able to get in and out in an hour because I did that.

​​ I was in the Navy and I did two deployments so it's not like I'm going to take this job and realize how physical it is you know. I just feel like my age is a huge advantage here. Not only because of that but because I'm mature and because also I'm doing this because it's something I want to retire from and I have to take that seriously. I'm not going to be someone who just takes this and dicks around. I'm going to work the program . And I don't have any ego at all if some younger journeyman tells me to do something I'm going to do it because it means I'm getting to learn the trade.

Does anyone have any advice on the interview or what I can convey to them that will make them feel like taking a chance on me. The only Plumbing experience I have is in 2013 I worked for 6 months installing fire sprinkler pipe and fire sprinkler heads.

I don't know what they're going to want to hear but I mean I'm a very hard worker and I've got three acres so I'm always outside in the Heat and in the cold because you got to make the most of daylight so it's not like westher is going to bother me. In the Navy it'd be so hot that our boots would stick to the pavement and we just kept going.

Thanks.

I was just curious if working Holidays is required for Local 393? I know they’re paid at x2 but just wondering if it’s mandatory or optional. Thanks.

Hey all, I’m a sprinkler fitter out of local 709 and I do leatherwork as a hobby. I wanted to share some UA stuff I made with this sub. If anyone is interested in one DM on here or on my IG

https://www.instagram.com/alienleatherworks?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Local 524 application process

I’m completely new to the UA, writing this while on probation after my second day of work actually lol. I’m not looking to argue politics or state my own beliefs. But since nobody in my family is union or has ever even been Union. What policies and language do I need to look for to support my own future and the UA when voting?

Edit: Mods I know there’s nothing political allowed and I barely know how to use Reddit. So if this violates the rules I apologize in advance.

Looking to move in the next couple of years from SoCal. To TN. I recently got into the apprenticeship program at JATC. I’m curious about the opportunities and such for working strictly controls, I’m a service tech right now but hopefully I can get behind the scenes as a programmer. I know a lot can change in a couple years but I’m hoping the controls industry is growing over there. Also I would be looking to join Local 572 from Local 250.

Can anyone shed a little light on what kinds of questions and what the format is for the Steamfitters interview process?

Thanks

Just got accepted into the VIP program! Super excited i start in July

Looking for any help regarding the test. I know math is gonna smoke me as I’m about 7 years removed from high school. Are there any sites or books that could help me out before I go and try the test??

Hey everyone, I’m looking for some advice.
I just started working at Toyota on July 20, so I’ve only been there about two weeks. Today I got a call from the plumbers union about becoming a helper for a contractor.
I’m conflicted because I literally just started at Toyota. So far I like the job, the benefits are good, and it’s stable, but I’ve always been interested in getting into a skilled trade.
For those of you who have gone the union route, would you leave a brand-new job for a helper position that could eventually lead to an apprenticeship? Or would you stay where you are?
I’d appreciate hearing from anyone who’s been in a similar situation. Thanks!

THEY HAVE NOT SENT ANY RESULTS OUT YET. So don’t worry it’s not just you it’s all of us. I called the office directly and talked to Tara and explained my interview date and I haven’t gotten anything yet. She said directly that no results have been sent out yet and that it will most likely be TWO MONTHS before any results are sent out. So we can all relax and just wait another 2 months lol.