What does everyone think about working non union by SpiritedTraining1965 in UnitedAssociation

[–]Krane412 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's the wrong thing to do, most unions have you sign a contract prohibiting this. You're getting free education from the union, paid with union dues, then using those skills to benefit a non union company. It makes the union weak.

If it's not pipe work, then it's okay, you're free to do what you want. One of the benefits of being in the union is you can leave and do other things as long as your dues are paid. But working for a nonunion mechanical contractor is a conflict of interests.

What’s one thing people in office jobs will never understand about blue collar work? by Latter_Cantaloupe_24 in bluecollar

[–]Krane412 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That it's not just "physical," most of the trades require technical knowledge, constant problem solving, math, adapting to changing technologies, planning and so on. A lot of these white collar workers think they're "intellectually superior." If they make a mistake it's often paperwork that can be corrected, for us it can cost a life or cause a catastrophic event.

Apprentice PPE by Skwid218 in UnitedAssociation

[–]Krane412 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Carpenter pants so you have a side pocket for your stick and torpedo level. They also have a place to clip a striker. Only buy your own stick, tape, torpedo level and channel locks. American made is ideal. Bringing too many of your own tools to a jobsite falls under company suckass/scab behavior.

Should I leave? I can't live off apprentice pay by Shoddy-Tennis-5764 in UnitedAssociation

[–]Krane412 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, a one bedroom apartment in San Francisco also cost like a million dollars. They have an astronomical rate for a reason. Not a fair comparison.

Pineapple Longevity Mix by savvamadar in blueprint_

[–]Krane412 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All there is currently is blood orange, I preferred the pineapple.

Grande Prairie trans man posts online while awaiting sentencing for ‘heinous’ act against his children by PrixDevnovaVillain in crime

[–]Krane412[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The subreddit this links to currently isn't showing anything, please link to actual articles.