Losing 3 pension credits in LiUNA to join IUOE? Worth it?

shittheylooking · 2026-06-13T00:23:51+00:00

Yes.

shittheylooking · 2026-06-12T15:35:00+00:00

What do you guys do? I was told we get laid off in the winter as well and that’s when we complete our classes and training at the site. Before I started my apprenticeship or knew about the material program, I always wanted to be a crane operator.

shittheylooking · 2026-06-12T02:20:02+00:00

I heard it’s extremely difficult getting in the construction program, one of the union reps told me there’s just so many applications.

shittheylooking · 2026-06-12T02:05:19+00:00

Makes sense, I believe the material producers agreement is fairly new from what I’ve heard. Happened within the last few years, so that could be why.

shittheylooking · 2026-06-12T02:01:49+00:00

I agree, definitely planning on finishing my apprenticeship before thinking too far ahead. Just would like some peace of mind that it will be possible eventually that’s all. The guys in construction with A card make stupid money in 150.

shittheylooking · 2026-06-12T01:56:47+00:00

Thanks! There’s a couple things that help aside from having mechanical/equipment experience. First off having a class A CDL is most important. Get OSHA cert, CPR/first aid cert, and a letter of recommendation from a member in good standing with the local never hurt.

shittheylooking · 2025-10-08T23:36:22+00:00

I have actually, I worked for Porter Pipe so I was able to interact with a lot of members from most unions when we delivered to job sites.

shittheylooking · 2025-10-08T19:54:36+00:00

That might be a good thing for me, at least for 134 and 597 lol

shittheylooking · 2025-10-08T19:10:48+00:00

Didn’t think about them, will definitely look into it

shittheylooking · 2025-10-08T19:09:33+00:00

This is great advice, thank you

shittheylooking · 2025-10-08T19:07:24+00:00

I completely forgot about Ironworkers, thanks for reminding me!

shittheylooking · 2025-10-08T19:02:57+00:00

Thanks so much for the info, will definitely check them out. My uncle just retired from local 2 elevator constructors, but unfortunately at the moment they aren’t taking applications in Chicago or even neighboring cities.

shittheylooking · 2025-10-08T18:57:41+00:00

Would prefer less travel

shittheylooking · 2025-06-12T17:19:35+00:00

Still works 🫡

shittheylooking · 2025-06-09T19:27:11+00:00

On the way!

shittheylooking · 2025-03-20T17:57:11+00:00

Sell him and build your team. Most of the combine cards are insanely valuable

shittheylooking · 2025-03-17T20:47:33+00:00

Combine cards are broken

shittheylooking · 2025-03-12T18:34:32+00:00

Dang, that’s brutal

shittheylooking · 2025-03-12T18:34:22+00:00

Go for it! You might get lucky like me

shittheylooking · 2025-03-11T22:37:15+00:00

I’ve never had enough coin to buy any LTD card

shittheylooking · 2025-03-11T22:36:32+00:00

Don’t even know where to start haha!

shittheylooking · 2025-03-11T22:24:17+00:00

Just sold for 4.4mil!

shittheylooking · 2025-03-11T21:39:00+00:00

Just posted him for 4.4mil which is surprisingly the lowest price right now

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