For those in 638 or familiar with the contract, do you think there’s a realistic chance we get to $80/hr on the check during the next contract?
Not talking total package — actual hourly wage/vacation on the check.
Curious what everyone thinks based on where wages are now and how the recent allocations have gone.
I'll be in Houston at the conference (for the first time) and would love to meet up. I'm a plumber in Local 142.
I have a general question about multi-trade union apprenticeship programs, specifically Local 486’s five-year program.
Does completing the apprenticeship prepare graduates to work as plumbers, HVAC technicians, gas fitters, and pipefitters, or do apprentices typically specialize in one trade while receiving some training in the others?
I’m interested in understanding how many different trades a graduate is actually qualified to work in after completing the program and whether additional certifications or licensing are required.
Thank you for your time!