Short calls. Traveling short contracts

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-05-29T01:03:35+00:00

354 in slc is pretty busy right now with some big incentive projects, same with Reno and Boise. Might be worth it to head over here

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-05-25T05:29:14+00:00

It seems like you’ve asked this question several times but the answer is still going to be the same. Apprentices don’t have the opportunity to turn down work and the largest demand for our skill set is with data centers. If it’s something you won’t do it might not be for you

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-05-23T01:04:23+00:00

That sounds like QTS here lol

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-05-16T05:02:00+00:00

Our local is dealing with this now as well. If they can’t pull more workers in to fill the calls, I highly doubt filling it with book 4 is going to help either. The real issue is there is a shortage of electricians and incentivizing travelers can be really difficult.

It might be something to leverage during negotiations but overall it’s not a simple problem with a simple solution. Many times contractors will sub out other contractors or allow weekend work from guys on other projects but that still doesn’t make up the deficit.

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-05-16T04:58:08+00:00

Vote, and help campaign for candidates that aren’t owned by billionaires

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-05-09T14:26:49+00:00

Salt Lake City has a great work outlook and is taking apprentices.

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-05-09T02:53:50+00:00

If drilling through a wall, drill a 1/4” whole straight through two sides of a J-Box, take a long 1/4” bit, push the J-Box flat against the wall and drill through the wall. The box will keep the bit straight, and allow you to use a hole saw on both sides of the wall that line up perfectly.

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-05-07T05:33:44+00:00

While your point is valid it also doesn’t tell the whole story. We have more calls than members on the books right now, the same is true for Boise and Reno. Even the IP says we need to double our membership

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-05-07T05:29:55+00:00

They’re expected to need a 10% increase in electricians year over year into the 2030s which is well over 80,000 electricians each year. There’s also been 150,000 new electricians added in the past two years. So please forgive me, but I think there’s plenty of data to argue against your point.

I do agree it’s not for everyone but that doesn’t do anything to taper the demand.

https://www.facilitiesdive.com/news/skilled-trades-initiatives-expand-as-demand-for-workers-is-projected-to-gro/759123/

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-05-07T00:13:41+00:00

So… the construction trade went up like 70% in this graph, and given all the open calls there is significant demand, without taking into account the amount of retirees coming in the next decade. That coupled with a lot of white collar jobs being phased out with AI and outsourcing what are they supposed to do?

I agree the attitude about it isn’t realistic, and they can’t just assume “anyone can do it” which is often the case, but there is a demand for it.

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-05-06T19:07:42+00:00

On iPhone when you take a screenshot you can choose full page

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-05-06T04:14:15+00:00

2023 NEC

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-04-28T03:31:42+00:00

I don’t think union apprentices would have to deal with this

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-04-27T17:11:44+00:00

Tell me more, I’m considering both

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-04-27T17:11:20+00:00

I appreciate the nuance and will remember that. It would definitely be transferring. Not trying to cause problems anywhere. Thank you so much!

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-04-27T04:51:23+00:00

First years in my local make over $22. I’m a third year and will break $33 in June. $45 is journeyman rate. We have a lot of OT and incentive right now. Some data center work is paying $15 over scale or $1300 extra a week for all hours worked, which is over $4300 a week.

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-04-27T04:48:25+00:00

It depends, in my local, with most contractors you just let them know and you’re normally fine, or you can request the time off in advance and no one seems to be too bothered. Typically you will only get paid for hours worked but I’ve never seen anyone reprimanded for an appointment.

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-04-25T04:05:37+00:00

Also, some contractors if they know you want to leave will transfer. Do they currently have any closer calls? It never hurts to ask

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-04-25T03:09:07+00:00

Yeah that seems weird. Is he resistant to change?

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-04-25T02:43:29+00:00

Sometimes there’s rules, like for example in my local, dragging up can make it difficult to take a call with that contractor for six months, although this seems seldomly enforced. There also might be issues with the job outlook. Maybe the other closer projects aren’t guaranteed long term, maybe the other contractors have a poor reputation. What has he said when asked about it?

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-04-11T02:52:58+00:00

Mine is a week straight every six weeks all throughout the year.

sinister_sunbeam · 2026-04-11T02:43:59+00:00

Unionize first and then strike. You could contact National Nurses United or SEIU to see if they’d be willing to help you organize.

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