r/UnionCarpenters

I recently made a post for help on finding work union or not. I got my osha-10, lockout/tagout, and cpr certification. I’ve contacted every non-union contractor I could. I’ve tried talking to some union contractors as well and I keep pestering people with emails hoping for a chance to be a helper. I live in the Chicago area so I know competition is high and I’ve applied to IBEW and a few other unions. I’m 18 with no experience, anyone have anymore advice for me on what I can do now? I’m just looking for a shot. And if anyone knows anywhere that’s hiring let me know. Thanks.

Hello all, I’ve been trying to join the mid Americas carpenters union for going on a year now. I just need a signatory contractors letter of intent. I have been downright obsessing over it, it’s something I’ve wanted to do since I was younger and I was wondering if anyone has any tips? I’ve been harassing all the ones near me upwards of an hour and thirty minutes away, calling, emailing, you name it. Sometimes I get no response and sometimes they tell me they’ll put me on a list. I don’t know anyone in there and I was told knowing someone makes it way easier to get in. I’m in the STL area

Anyone in the Texas area get accepted into the carpenter apprenticeship program? How long did it take from applying to getting in and working?