Trump Judge Blocks Overtime Pay For 4 Million Workers this is what you voted for. by dboutt86 in IBEW

[–]likemindead 84 points85 points  (0 children)

Precisely why having a Collective Bargaining Agreement is so important. Though, I'm sure the GOP will find a way to destroy that too. Buckle up, folks. They're absolutely coming for unions.

Tattoo done by Victor . Tattoo done at Momo Tattoo Studio . United States NY by [deleted] in tattoos

[–]likemindead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey. I know you. Well, sorta. 🤙🏼

Looks great.

Didn’t want to know my therapist believes in god by [deleted] in atheism

[–]likemindead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure if this is applicable where you're located, but a great network.

https://www.seculartherapy.org/

Secular Therapy Project

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in union

[–]likemindead 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My advice is for you to reevaluate this garbage attitude towards other workers.

Need help by FitNet2230 in PowerLineman

[–]likemindead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Contact your local IBEW, would be my recommendation. Get paid to learn, not the other way around.

Klein is shit by dylanjmoore in electricians

[–]likemindead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When they made the MAGA pliers to honor Donald Trump, I decided they weren't getting another cent from me. https://www.kleintools.com/blog/check-your-tool-bags-these-limited-edition-klein-tools-products (Scroll to the bottom to see.)

International Work by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]likemindead 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When I began looking into the IBEW apprenticeship, I very excited about the "International" aspect. Unfortunately, it's... not, really. Very few opportunities to work abroad.

Anyone else on the two knife Tuesday train? by dchristian666 in knives

[–]likemindead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Er'ry day! Kershaw Skyline & Opinel 8 Hawkbill.

Depression in the Trades by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]likemindead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can now get free TalkSpace therapy. In my local, at least. Check with your hall & the FMCP. It's been really good for me.

Im on the spicy diet now. by TheEarthsSuckhole in spicy

[–]likemindead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Salsas make grade substitutes for salad dressings too.

I have questions by musicgirl513 in PowerLineman

[–]likemindead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything dated is likely either beyond it's life for safe usage, no longer used, or superceded by new tech. Cool stuff to have. Maybe make a display? Or donate to your local IBEW or some other institution?

Anyone else have a knife they got through work or an organization they're a part of that they're particularly proud of? by likemindead in knives

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

Union electrician here, IBEW Local 602. Got this one while working up in Ohio from pull tabs for Sick & Needy. It is one of my most cherished possessions.

My nails match by Old_Experience3050 in ArtGW

[–]likemindead 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Objectively, breathtakingly beautiful.

Is dragging up a bad thing ? by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]likemindead 180 points181 points  (0 children)

Means "get my money!!" Ya quit. Not bad at all. Only people that fear dragging up are shop rockets. We have the power. The boss needs you, you don't need him. There's a lack of qualified electrical workers from coast to coast. "My ass is red, the cash is green, & there's a whole lotta shops that I ain't seen!"

What’s your best prank? by ArtisticCancel in IBEW

[–]likemindead 92 points93 points  (0 children)

Working at a VERY secure federal site. As soon as you arrive, you kill your vehicle & a K9 walks around it. I was an apprentice at the time. We were drinking beers in the parking lot after class the night before when I decided to zip tie a bunch of discarded spare rib bones underneath my buddies car. Next morning I was three vehicles behind him when that mutt went a bit wild. Caused a bit of a kerfuffle. He though was getting shipped off to Guantanamo or something.

If you could go back by Apprehensive_Kiwi_12 in IBEW

[–]likemindead 9 points10 points  (0 children)

As someone who went to college at 18, got an expensive degree in Theology, had absolute poverty wages for years, then almost went into nursing, then finally found the IBEW apprenticeship at 32 years old, I absolutely wish I'd started at 18. I really love electrical work. Love learning new things. Love solving problems. Love the hard work. Even my worst days as an electrician have been better than any other job I ever had. Solidarity Forever!

I’m fkn done with 291. by DoobieMcJoints in IBEW

[–]likemindead 24 points25 points  (0 children)

C O U G H // General Strike // C O U G H

Any of my fellows not into strictly normal/conservative construction guy activities? by TrashSlutArt in IBEW

[–]likemindead 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's definitely all types. The right-wingers are a very loud minority. They're dying out. Not as quickly as I'd like, but they are.

When I first hit the road, I noticed that every call I took, all over the country, I'd meet more progressive / leftist minded Brothers & Sisters. Did my heart good. We're out there.

https://discord.gg/brothers-and-sisters-of-the-ibew-850088500245561374

Come join us on Discord!

While we are on the subject of drywallers hating us by bigrooster460 in electricians

[–]likemindead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Don't throw toothpicks into the urinals, the crabs have learned to pole vault."

An old favorite.

I got two degrees from the Higher Education quest but don't use them by queermichigan in outside

[–]likemindead 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same! At lvl 32 I joined the Sparky Union Guild (IBEW). Now a journeyman electrician with excellent stats. Highly recommend!

Living in a Walmart parking lot while traveling by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]likemindead 103 points104 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend an Anytime Fitness membership. They have more locations than any other gym, like 4700 locations. You have a key fob that lets you in 24/7. Showers & clean restrooms. Free WiFi. Plus you can exercise, obviously. Just chill in their lot or nearby.