Lost My Job In The Union
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First. That sux dude. Keep ur head up
Not worried and thank you 🙏🏼❤️
Ive had 20 layoffs in 10 years. a few sucked but most I wanted. theres always busy places to work plus getting ei is nice
@@MrKongatthegates what's getting ei? And do u work for the union?
@@MrWzeljunior employment insurance. its for construction and seasonal workers and anyone who didnt get fired, they got a layoff due to lack of work, in construction that means the job is finished. sometimes companies dont have enough jobs to bring everyone to a new job so the government pays like 2000 a month until you get a new place to work. Ive been in the union over 10 years
@@MrKongatthegates Nice! Thanks for the detailed response. You're an electrician I presume (although u mentioned "construction workers")
Do you have any advice in regards to applying and increasing your chances to get in the local IBEW?
This the nature of construction. When the job is done, you’re no longer needed. But the power of the union is that they will/can find you a new position. I was laid off by my old contractor last Wednesday and got a new referral that afternoon and was with a new contractor the next day.
yeah. nice!
Sorry to hear man. Keep your head up.
Sorry to hear brother bud god always has a plan for everyone so just keep your head im sure you’ll find something !♥️🙏🏻
thanks, for sure :)
Stay strong brotha!
thanks! 🙏🏼
You got this keep your head up stay strong 🤗
thank you 🙏🏼
take that break dude you deserve it
thanks bro ❤️🙏🏼
Thanks for sharing your layoff experience with the world.
It’s great to know with experience you are a free agent and are able to bounce around with job positions
Fuck that sucks man! hopefully it gets better for you
thanks, it's all good :)
Hey, no worries, there's plenty of work out there ! I've stumbled upon your channel just recently (love your honesty) and I had the chance to see your live stream with Steven (sorry if I'm wrong) talking about the stuff, how's the work like and giving advice to people (thank you both for that) - and now this video ! Yeah, let us know how things turn out with the Union eventually.
You go ahead and enjoy the world while you can these days. :) . Lucky you with all the unemployment benefits ! Stay safe & good luck on your journey(s) !
thank you so much!
as electrician I never worried about losing job this is very demanding. good luck you will find better job soon
thanks :) yeah
Thanks for keeping us posted! Very few videos if any that explain how the whole lay off process works, so it’s cool that you share the experience with us
of course, open and honest :)
Sorry to hear it bro, but sometimes that happens at big jobs that slow down. I don’t know what the work outlook is like out there but if I were you I would get on the books and take another call ASAP, that way you are working again and can always take your vacation in the future.
You'll be good bro! Having our skills we have the leverage and am in demand. Get a nice lil break & still paid at the same time! 😎🤘🏾
That’s the beauty of being union, I love layoffs. Here for a good time not a long time. Take other calls brother and travel around and make that money 💪🏼
🙌🏼
Gods opening another door for you brother!..keep your eyes peeled and your head up!..Stay blessed!🙏
thanks! for sure 😍🙌🏼
Are you sure it’s not Santa Claus or the tooth fairy?
yep :)
@@RB-xv4si nah..im sure..God,my Father!..stay blessed up!
I just started in the union and I have been thinking of this exact scenario. I’m looking forward to your updates.
Sorry to hear. Keep your head up and enjoy your time off 👍 electrician is a great trade to have, once you have it you never lose it so when the time is right you’ll get the call back 👍
thanks brother 🙏🏼 for sure
I’m in local 26 area and have been looking to apply apprenticeship but unfortunately missed the application by a few months. Is it rolling, or do I have to wait for next year to apply, and since I’m completely green what should I do in the meantime?
I love the confidence bro keep it up 💪🏼💯
Man you give some advice on how to stay on a budget and save money or set goal I always got this vibe from you that you good with your financial never complain
thanks bro, glad you think so :)
The difference between being in a union and not is being able to head back to the local hall and pick up another job.
but you also have to wait in line. non union you dont have to, you could find your own job
IBEW LU 100 Fresno, CA.
We all go through it. Depending on your local, and BAs you shouldn’t have to wait too long. I’ve been on jobs where it was a race for all the JWs racing each other back to the hall to get on the list. Good times!
Good luck bro, you’ll get back to work soon
@@DailyElectrician lol, I wish my dispatcher said I have to "knock on the contractors door" for a job, whats the point of a dispatcher if he doesnt find you job . FK unions worst decistion in my life gonna switch from plumbing all together to non union carpentry.
thanks!
lol agree to disagree ☺️
It's been fun see you on the next one
this happened to me early this year, i lost my job (office), but it was sooo freeing.
Because of it I found out what I really wanted to be doing with my life (electrician).
like one veiwer said when in the comments, when one doors closes another opens.
Hope this time is restful, useful and full of positive eye opening experiences
You are book 1, you got nothing to worry about, you can easily pick up a long call in 1-5 days in your local. A job call could last a couple months or a couple years, possibly more if you move up in the chain of command
yeah :)
Oh that is sad but God’s will bless you
thank you, absolutely!
Holy shit. That is really ironic but that is truly devastating. Would be good to go on unemployment but hopefully you're not laid off for too long and can go back to the union once they get more work.
Yeah I just wanna pick the right job, and you can't go wrong with free money too 😂
@@DailyElectricianyes sir make them pay and increase their fees. Should have managed the company better and wouldn't have to pay people off
Take it as a sign for you follow your true calling not sayin electrical isn’t but this could be the start of your own venue , I got laid off from my last job due to same thing it was great money 33$ an hour doing residential solar & MPUs but deep inside I was hating it due to the toll it takes on your body ,but the money was great plenty OT paid every Friday six years doing this trade and I had found the company I felt safe and secure at , then I got laid off lost it all but fast forward to today , I’m working for family owned construction and Electrical company doing new commercial buildings currently building a Porto’s bakery life took a whole different direction for me I’m starting from square one getting paid peanuts enrolled in school as well to accumulate those hours , I know in a few years I’ll be up in the rankings just have to trust the process you’ll be good my dude 🤙🏽
Just got laid off last week, enjoying life, and found your channel. Probably bout to have another job tomorrow or Tuesday. Such is the trade life, brother, especially for the Book 2s!
Tons of work in Austin. Local union 520. Journeyman are making $32 an hour
Vacation Time, visit Kansas 😉
Full time CZcamsr leggo!
stay tuned, might be coming!
Yep, the Union is just one big temp agency. The difference is that all your benefits come from the Union, not your employer. I think one of biggest problems is finding a good job close to home, if you don't live near one of the bigger cities in the State. Your young, you will stay busy for a long time.
Been wanting a layoff for weeks lmfao
haha dang 😂
Travel over to local 26 we have plenty of work and need more man power ! Good luck brother
thanks! 26 probly too far away lol
@@DailyElectrician Local 80 (Norfolk, VA) as well! What's up D.C. ✌️ (26)
First is 10-hour days... Then it's 12 hour days. Then it's on to 14 plus hour days...
That said, if you enjoy the work beware of burnout and never forget that momentum is everything so as you change trajectory, the momentum you're heading in might make it that much more difficult to get back to your baseline.
Whatever you do though, good luck brother.
As this was 2 years ago I'm interested in seeing where you're at now. 👍👍
Very true, thanks so much I really appreciate that.
I'm doing alright now, a lot better than in the past when this video was made.
Have ticket, will travel. We as IBEW journeyman wiremen are never without a job unless we don’t want one.
Do they provide hotel and other benefits for travel?
I worked in 13 States and 1 US Territory in the IBEW. If you were willing to travel back before the Idiots including Bill Clinton who passed Bad Trade deals. There was always work on the Road because we had so much manufacturing back then. I became an Apprentice in 1984. I retired in 2018. I do not know who it is for traveling for an IBEW wireman or Woman in this modern time the ways things have changed so much. I refuse to say, Journey Person. I made a fair and decent wage in those days and enjoyed working with other locals and met some really great people on the jobs while the 13 1/2 years of my career were spent working BOOK 2. Local 48 was my Favorite Local on the road I worked out of from 1996 to 2001. Some Very Fine people out of that local! Good luck young man.
Take advantage of it bro. Do sideworks to keep the cash flow going and enjoy the days off hoping they’ll call you back or work to a different jobsite. I have faith in you bro
If he does side jobs then he should lose his union ticket. Out in cold and dumb like you scab
@@willbass2869 you talk like a dumb scab
Let’s not call people scabs but yes don’t do side work. You can get fined or kicked out and while you just joined and may not truly appreciate all the benefits yet, you would kick yourself when you get close to retirement age.
BEST PART TIME JOB I EVER HAD!!!!!
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I’m scared for you bro. Don’t be homeless. Whatever you do don’t be homeless
lol why you scared? im good for at least a year lol
It happens brother...don't let it get you down. I remember when I first got in to the union and got laid off. It kinda sucks but it allows you to collect that unemployment that you've been paying in to. Plus you can take a call for another shop and meet new people. Stay positive!
thanks! 🙏🏼 true
I’m reading some comments. One stood out saying you can always go back t the union hall for more work. My point is that you shouldn’t have to if you have skills. These days we can’t even find people to dig a small ditch.
I got laid off fifteen times in the near five years I was in an apprenticeship. The school president asked me where I belonged and I said where ever you send me. The next job they sent me to was the one I busted my back moving that rmc around for a foreman that made more problems for people than getting anything done. Even the other foreman on the job didn't want anything to do with him. A NECA rep at the review board tells me they have enough guys with back injuries already. What do you want from me? I showed up, did my job as instructed. Still draining inflammation out of my spine daily. I thought I would try CZcams a bit but the injuries have ruined me. So who moves the conduit? Because that was a big argument when I was there. Whether it's apprentices or laborers some journeyman did not think they should shoulder their own conduit beyond the point of installation.
I've been an electrician for 5 years and I've lost my job several times its the nature of the job that when a project ends most of the workers are laid off. Some Construction projects last a few weeks others last 2 years the average is probably 4 to 6 months. The great thing about a union is you don't have to write resumes, apply to jobs and interview. The union finds work for you and in most cases you can have another job within a few days a week or two at most. During recessions you might be out of work for months, I survive these times by saving alittle during the good times and not letting my bills get way above the unemployment I'd receive. The Union pays you're health insurance for a while so losing you're insurance isn't an issue until you have been out of work for more than 5 months. Being on strike is a lot worse than losing you're job because strike pay is much less than unemployment. Fortunately my local has only struck once in the last 50 years. If you do go on strike be sure to stand on the picket line the more people picket the more jobs get shut down and the sooner the strike ends.
My first day working for an electrician at 18yo was to dig a 25foot ditch. He later told me that if I couldn’t do that- I likely would not have worked out. Fast forward- young people think if it’s under 50 degrees it’s too cold to work.
Beware of the brother that calls you brother LOL Super brother and fleas
They are the rattiest motherfuckers in our local (11)
Vacation 🎉
😂🙌🏼🤙🏻
"I could get a job on Monday if I wanted too"💀
🤣 facts
Sucks. Enjoy the time off. The union will have something for you when your ready
Part of the career
yeah, not a big deal
GET USED TO IT.... IN THE TRADES YOU ARE NOTHING BUT A TEMP....
ok
did you sign the books yet? how the work out there? is it busy? that's the beauty of a working union is that you get laid off sign the books and try and get another job without having to interview. still getting the same pay and benefits
80 calls when I checked and yes exactly the same pay and benefits. No interview either
Bro, this seems like it could really end up being a blessing. And taking a little bit of time off could be really nice!
You need to come work with me now though. ⚡️
yeah we'll see, i'm not concerned though :)
that would be super cool 😍
This would be epic
Not a big deal at all bro, you’ll get used to it. We’re you the only one laid off? Did the other guys look worried? Happens all the time in construction. Your name is on the list for the next job. Stay union. L.U. 303
thanks! not sure if anyone else was laid off or even knew about it.
I left my union, carpenter's, and got a contractor's licince!
That's awesome! Congrats!!
Thats the worst any person could hear in the trades !!
maybe this is just an apprentice's perspective, but isnt that common? I havent had a layoff yet, but most other apprentices I work around have had several layoffs and had to sign the book. Same with journeyman actually. The title made it seem like you were booted from the union itself
Good luck if you get suspended as an R worker. They sit on their hands with reinstatement applications at JATC.
im confused here... if youre an ibew electrician and get laid off you get ei. they have a website and you bid on jobs.
Electrical work is hardcore. You’ll be in a 2 foot deep muddy ditch in 30 degree temps or less installing an underground service.
And during that time you meet the framers, masons, excavators.
You are a journyman and you don't get that laid-off are just a part of the union. I'm an apprentice and I already get that. I haven't been laid-off yet but I understand that it's just a normal part of work
i get it
Now you get that sweet unemployment and you can take your summer vacation 😂
so ready! haha
How is unemployment sweet ? Can’t pay ur bills on unemployment. So shitty
@@braxtoncuevas6092 because unemployment back then was paying bank because of Covid 😂
i can pay all my bills and save money on unemployment without extra covid money lol.
@@DailyElectrician Max pay is 200 and something dollars a week on unemployment in Mississippi. That covers ONLY my rent. Sooooo
Are u an apprentice or a journeyman?.....and yes being laid off is a way of life in the Union....I used to be a part of it.....
journeyman
Would there be negative repercussions for going non union from here since you are union?
i dont think the union wants you going back and forth.
You would get fined by your local union and possibly lose your ticket!
332!!!!
No big deal, there are plenty of calls on the book, take your pick and get dispatched
yeah for sure
there are no calls in chicago. ur prob a liberal potato head supporter thinking there’s work across this country.
Or maybe I am in the same local as him and know that are are calls on the book, you have a good life
What are your other sources of income?
ill keep you posted soon
Do you know how many guys are waiting to go out to work on book 1 at the hall in your local?
i do not
@@DailyElectrician It's hard not to take it a little personal the first time you get laid off working out of the local. Just know that it's part of the deal and reflects nothing of your workmanship or ethics or fill in the blank but a lot of times, boils down to luck and timing whether or not they want to bring you on and give you a truck and run work. Sometimes that comes with its own set of issues. Best of luck to you, everything happens for a reason. Enjoy the time off if you're able while you have it. ✌️
yeah for sure, thanks so much! 🙏🏼
For all of you young guys starting in the trade, SAVE YOUR MONEY!
Could you be more specific? Thanks :)
I'm broke every Wednesday
What was the reason they gave for firing you?
just lack of work
You should go travel out into the world.
I was in the union! It was a complete joke! The company I work for was a joke!
yeah you'll get some of those
@@DailyElectrician it got so bad! I got to the point what am I’m doing here I don’t belong in construction! Coordinator and I got into heated argument phone call! I’m like f this I’m done! He’s like but you already sign the contract to commit I’m like I never sign anything on first day! He’s was like Your gonna ruined your career brother god gave you an awesome job! God gave you a life! I just said this is over I’m done!
The union laid you off…..
Do layoffs happen a lot on the union and not working?
Lay offs happen, I've been in the ibew since 2014. At first I was scared to get laid off. But now I cant wait to get laid off and take a vacation lol
haha!
not sure if they are often but i'll keep you posted :)
Hey are you Local 48? In Portland?
yup
@@DailyElectrician awesome. I’m in the application process right now. I take the aptitude test next week. Any advice? I’m going for inside.
nice congrats! as far as advice for the aptitude test?
@@DailyElectrician No not for the test but just overall advice. I really have no clue when I’ll be able to start my apprenticeship. Seems like it takes a long time from when you apply to when you start
Does a 10 hour day mean overtime? Or was it like 4 days of 10 hrs a piece?
no overtime, 4 days of 10 hours
Typically it’s anything over 8 is OT but with the Union approval certain job sites the employer can work a 4 10 shift and then anything over 10 would be OT
How the hell does an experienced electrician lose his job????
Assuming you didn't watch the video at all
Yea but are you still in the union? Layoffs happen all of the time. Can you be reassigned?
yeah, it wasnt a big deal ☺️
@@DailyElectrician Good. Im a journeyman looking into joining the union. Do you like the Union? If you are out of work are you allowed to take off as long as you want? Do you have any control over where you work?
yeah the union is good! you can take off as long as you want and have full control over where you work ☺️
@@DailyElectrician Thanks for the advice bro! I'm going to check with the local IBEW chapter and talk to them about joining. Down here in Tx the industry is kind of cutthroat and I've had some not so good experiences with the companies and running my own business under a friend's master license. I then talked to a couple of friends who joined the union and they told me that they have treated well. Wish me luck on getting in and enjoy your time off if you plan on taking it! It's good to take a hard earned break after a productive grind!
for sure bro, keep me posted! i wish it to be an easy switching process for you!
What the Union doesn’t pay paid vacation ?
they do, it's just a different format.
Come over to 477 they will take anyone especially CW's 😐😒
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right lol
You should edit your video. You're saying too much. You dont have to announce you have extra sources of income or that you can get work really fast and wanna take a vacation.
why?
dont the unions find you work?
not that im aware of
@@DailyElectrician Yea man! if you are an apprentice or a JW/Mechanic you should constantly call the hall to see what your spot is on the list. Im IBEW in NY for 10 years. any time i would get laid of id be back to work within a week or 2.
we have over 100 jobs open at the moment. work shortage isnt an issue lol
@@DailyElectrician oh then youll be right out before you know it. goodluck
yeah i got one 3 days later after not looking the first 2 days lol
First time?
for?
First layoff?
probably, only been laid off twice
It's the cost of romex isn't it
lol wut 😂
You work too hard for a young person……. Who is gonna feed your family now ?
Go to the hall and sign the books. Count your blessings if you can get back on a job that quickly. It's not always like that... anywhere. Not even here in Vegas. Get the hours while you can. Unemployment is for bitches.
😂 unemployment is awesome
@@DailyElectrician work while you can, you never know when you won't be able to anylonger. I'd give anything to be able to work again instead of being disabled. Sometimes you don't know what you're missing until you lose it.
that's a fact.
@@DailyElectrician good luck brother - IBEW 357
Thanks, God is good! ❤️🫡