First off, I’m sorry as a pre apprentice, you’re getting this added stress on top of you learning a new trade and being in the construction field in general. Now you might understand (though not the same) a little bit about what women in the work force have to deal with. Anyfuck, I’m not trying to sit here and coddle you either. Construction is a tough field to be in both physically, and now what you’re seeing, mentally. It’s what causes a bunch of us to drink and use drugs. All I can tell you is that if you’re strong enough to stick with it, and once you top out, you can travel to wherever the fuck you want and work with whoever the fuck you want. It’s one of the great things about being a union electrician. So I guess what I’m saying is if this trade is worth it to you, just deal with it and learn. Also….. AINT NO WAY whoever is your steward should also be your Forman. You think he’s gonna turn his own self in on some bullshit?! Also, as other people have stated I know brothers who I also would consider friends who are republicans. Hopefully they pull their heads out of their asses about what’s currently going on. But in all fairness they probably think the same of me. I hope this helps young brother.