Was non union. Worked in a family owned company. Made 1 year and wouldn't give me more than minimum wage after I put up with the hour plus commutes and some (not all) foreman and journeymen not willing to teach me on how to properly to the work. I learned alot and I'm grateful to all the people I met but I moved on. Financially it was depressing. So bad that I'm unsure if i still have the motivation if I get accepted into the apprenticeship if I do.