First Union Job
Hey brothers,
I just wanted to introduce myself and ask for a little guidance. I recently got my groundman ticket out of Local 776, got my Class A CDL with no restrictions, and all my certifications ready to go.
I decided to sign the books as a traveler for Local 876 up in Michigan, and things moved fast—I got a call the very next day. I start tomorrow morning doing civil construction work for a substation (pouring concrete). The schedule is 6 12s and a $125 per diem, so the money is absolutely fantastic for my first call. I’m incredibly thankful for the opportunity. Coming from a non-union background, the brotherhood and the structure of the union are exactly what attracted me to organize in. I’m proud to be a member, but since tomorrow is my first day ever on a union jobsite, I want to make sure I start off on the right foot. Any advice?