anyone a member of the union in Blo or know some1 who is?
I work at Danforth, not in the union but we are a union shop. What do you want to know?
My father is in the union.
what is buffalo’s apprenticeship time 4-5 years to be a journeyman?
I’ll find out for sure, but im almost positive its 5 years.
most of my family is in steamfitters
ya i think it is 5 years. worth it though because you can not be laid off
and by the time im 26 ill be gauranteeed $26-28+an hour
Bump bump on this oldass thread.
Anyone have any suggestions on the best way of going about joining a pipefitter apprentice program?
I see there’s openings in Syracuse, Or at least there was a posting by the state that they are looking for fill 12 positions by April, but that was posted in Nov.
I’d prefer to work around Buffalo, but eh…
So, any suggestions on this one?
I have formal Welding training, but no experience in the field.
Try calling the union hall
Yeah, I’m trying to figure out which union we are (wny).
I think I have the number for it… Found it on yahoo yellow pages 
Is it in Orchard Park? (I would call but its kinda late :])
edit;
called the number in hopes of it being automated.
the message said it’s local 22, so I assume it’s what I’m after.
I suppose I’ll talk to them first thing in the AM.
No idea where it is but it can’t be too hard to figure out. I just started as a union man this year and while I don’t agree with alot of political stances unions take It has been one of the best things I could hope for. I make good money, I have a retirement plan and most of all Health Insurance.
Thanks :]
I kept poking around, and dug up one of those offical thingers.
http://www.labor.state.ny.us/pressreleases/currentrecruitments/WestPlumbSteamJan25_2008.shtm
Yeah, health insurance = really importaint, lol ;D
and job security… which I assume is pretty high being in a Union.
My father is an industrial welder, and pipefitter. If you want a job in this town, your pretty much screwed. With all the big industry closing, like AAM, the market is totally flooded.
I know, that’s the exact problem I’m running in to.
isnt there the place on California rd. you can get an app like every first tuesday of the month. my grandpa was talking to me a few months ago about it.
yup. its the Local chapter 22 of the plumber & pipefitter’s union. I have an orientation there in a few weeks.
They have been running a radio ad campaign for the past week or two, so me thinks that they are LOOKING FOR applicants. :gotme:
!!! Thanks a ton.
This is what I was looking for :]
I couldn’t find their site at all.
<3 thanks a ton.
I’d rep you if I could ;D
or knew how.
Ive noticed the radio played on the edge quite a few times in the last week. Good luck.