Has anyone here ever switched unions within the NYC carpenters system? For example, moving from one of the general carpentry locals (like 157, 926, 45, or 20) over to a specialty local like the Timbermen/Scaffold Local 1556?
If you’ve done this, what was the process like? How did the transfer work out for you, and who did you have to speak with to make it happen?
What’s the benefits breakdown for Local 731? How much hourly is paid to your vacation, Annuity, Pension, etc?
From what I understand, reaching Certified Journeyman (top pay) requires 10,000 hours of interior systems work in the NYC carpenters union.
Do apprenticeship hours count toward that 10,000-hour total?
For example, if someone completes apprenticeship with ~7,000 hours, would those hours carry over so they only need ~3,000 more hours as a journeyman (B-rate) to become certified?
Or does the 10,000-hour requirement start only after becoming a journeyman, meaning you’d need a full 10,000 hours at that level regardless of apprenticeship time?
Would appreciate insight from anyone who became a journeyman after Jan 2020 when the system changed.
When contacting contractors what’s a better approach and what has gotten you guys better results? Calling the company phone or texting them your details?