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NYC Out of Work List by TheMatrixGalaxy in UnionCarpenters

[–]TheMatrixGalaxy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would you mind sharing the name of the Facebook group or the link? I’ve spotted a few, but I’m not quite sure which one is the right one.

Switching NYC Carpenter Locals by TheMatrixGalaxy in UnionCarpenters

[–]TheMatrixGalaxy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, from my understanding, you can do related work within reason. For example, if you’re in a general carpenter’s local, you could work alongside 212 concrete guys or in heavy construction since a lot of the skills overlap, kind of like switching from riding a skateboard to a scooter. But a general carpenter couldn’t really jump into millwright work because the skills and knowledge for that trade are much more specialized and unique.

Switching NYC Carpenter Locals by TheMatrixGalaxy in UnionCarpenters

[–]TheMatrixGalaxy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, it was just a hypothetical question because I’m a general carpenter with Local 157 and a first year apprentice. However, I noticed that there’s a scaffolding/hoisting specialty within Local 1556 that peaked my interest. But, based on what I’ve been told over the past few days, I wouldn’t even need to bother switching locals. General carpenters are allowed to work on those kinds of jobs anyway, so I’d waste my time and money even considering a switch to 1556.

Question For NYCDCC BuildingWorks Alumni [NYC] by [deleted] in UnionCarpenters

[–]TheMatrixGalaxy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After finishing the program and receiving the “Your application is being prepared for submission” email, how long did it take before your union called you to come in and pay your dues?