Experienced Pipefitter

[@bryanbarto1968]

Second year apprentice out of 449 couldn't be happier with opportunity I've been given u.a. proud

[@ifitpipe6698]

Union and damn proud of it. Local 496 Calgary Alberta Doing it right the first time,every time.

[@shobney]

Yeah my $2600 a week union Job is a real drag....

[@mattharper588]

No shit it looks like he blew his nose on it

[@sloppyjonuts9162]

Was let go from a new company in my state. 100% interested in learning peddinghaus machine & welding Promoted me to machine operator. 1 week after that a supervisor that had it out for me made up a lie said he told me to come in for overtime on a Saturday-volunteering-was not. Mandatory. I asked but he told me there was no need for a machine operator to come in but he will look into it.. this was on a Thursday. Friday he called off. Monday I came in him & 2 supervisors called me into the office & fired me cause of this

[@MrRossT1]

He looks like a cross between Charlie Sheen and Tom Cruise! :) "Show me the money!"

[@JasonMontell2501]

Worst part about UA pipefitting is when work dries up in your area and you have to leave your wife and child to travel across the country.. yeah.. the pay is great but I just cant do that

[@johnburns3344]

That is classic at 1.11 hes got his torch out and all clearly, a seagull had been living in there and shat all inside it '

[@azmendozafamily]

Unions pay according to prevailing wage. there's a lot of factors that go into that, beyond my scope of understanding. At any rate, if you're making over what the Local can get you, then good for you. Keep in mind, that if you're on the top of your game, nothing says that you Have to make only scale, I know a few that have been able to negotiate a better rate. UA469 5th yr Fitter Apprentice

[@Rymo398]

Steamfitters' Local 250 here. This career has been a blessing for myself and my family.

[@Burneeey]

Ryan Mortorff Hey Ryan I applied to the Local 250 appreticeship program. How's the trade? is there a lot of work ?

[@qigonglungz]

Man that first guy they interviewed had a HORRIBLE root pass... how'd that shot get past video editing...

[@zachrice5643]

Local 562 first year apprentice, couldn't be happier.

[@joshuaallen7719]

Zach Rice do you think should choose this over exercise science and personal trainer career????

[@MrStryperfan]

do these guys live in the city?? how long are they away from home??

[@jamescourtenay3535]

Has anyone used any Flange Hangers yet?

[@brokenarrow7547]

Oh yeah how did we mention that when there's no work you still have to pay your dues

[@travelreview5962]

Listen if the union were paying $38/40 I'd be there! God damn it sounds great but from what I've seen im just not sold. Im sorry, I'd love to be sold but I just don't see it im sorry. Convince me otherwise and I'll sign up tomorrow!

[@sloppyjonuts9162]

597 Chicago seems to be the best

[@landonlandon5533]

Its split in jurisdictions. Some pay 30.00 some pay 50.00. Some pay 12.00 an hour towards you pension others 6.00. Call a union in your area and find out. Its not just whats on your check, a pension is for when you're done after 25 years.

[@doyouwanttofuk]

they love saying union

[@bojol101]

How to apply im here Saudi Riyadh

[@Themetalsurgeon]

did anybody notice the root at 1;10 lol

[@brandonspence2189]

LOL

[@irishx302]

Lmao looks like my shit I just took

[@adriansumayang]

i'm here in philippines how acan i apply or do my training sir would you help me? i want ot apply would you give mre the specific nthe name of the company so that i can apply as soon as possible.

[@educatedrock]

Local 46 Toronto, Canada. Going on 30 years.

[@jeremiahjeremiah1319]

Todd Ransom hey Todd I have a friend who is in the union in Toronto as well doing the pipeline. I'm taking welding in school and he says I should pay and join as well. I'd like to know if this is a good move and if I'd be given the opportunity to get on the force if I do so.

[@educatedrock]

100 % . You can join any UA local. it doesn't always have to be Toronto. I've been a member of that local for a long time and its been good to me.

[@DerrickFishes]

The problem with unions is that they teach you way too slowly. I can learn faster and work harder than 90% of the people who started in the trade at the same time as me. I have less than a year experience with an industrial pipe contractor and they are already talking about giving me journeyman pay soon

[@Cuzzannn]

+xxcowslayerxxx You don't know fuck all bud. Steamfitting isn't a trade you can master in a year.

[@awr31288]

Wtf would you wanna fly through the training to begin with? Take your time and learn all the ins and outs. People wanna be goddamn superman and learn 5 yrs worth of work in 2 yrs. thats not to smart. Its not painting buddy.

[@bradvincet1848]

They won't give you shit as long as you're an apprentice. Stop being so full of yourself, people will see you as an asshole.

[@danielharmatys9691]

That's the stupidest comment I have come across on the internet in a long time.

[@Vick615]

omg I dont know If i'm still certified pre apprentice plumber it's been 3 year since i went to a trade school I went to a trade school since 2005-2006 august of 13 cant someone tell me if i'm still certified as a apprentice plumber send me a message if you read this ty

[@broncojoe73]

Trade unions are NOT based off seniority thats GM Ford and Chrysler check your facts

[@hotandcold81]

"The unions got your back".......lol

[@StratShark]

i'm proud to be union, local 146 - fort worth, texas

[@janeadams6952]

So many skill there, as a Palmer i can do guarantee.Thanks anyway

[@michaelcogossi60]

Would go union but I have to down a pay scale and listen to people whom know less than me. Union is great for young people not the veterans

[@austindavis5532]

My Dad said, If you ain't UNION you ain't SHIT

[@michaelhendrick809]

yer paws wrong n im 30+ trades n union

[@austindavis5532]

your a fucking dipshit :)

[@michaelhendrick809]

+Austin “hunterdude54321” Davis The reason I said he is wrong for saying that to you is there are many excellent non Union tradesmen, I started in 1980 non Union, Joined the Union in 1988 and have been since, so to respond saying dip shit right off the bat is sure not giving the Union a good outlook on how they view others in the non union sector that want to join or take the better step of a highly skilled and highly paid tradesman. " just a thought, next time you spout off like that" because in a real Union we stand shoulder to shoulder

[@austindavis5532]

ok Zack Man i got shit to do good day ya fuck

[@michaelhendrick809]

Yu too ya fruit

[@soloBOdolo84]

Experienced Turdhurder**

[@Postdizzy3o4]

What up tim

[@briancook9579]

Are u mad that u are not in the union??? :(

[@idizz36]

exactly, union welder recieve free training through thier locals usually, unions have a standard for excellence and strive for training and the best tradespeople around so what the fuck is hbj82 talking about? go union .

[@broncojoe73]

why cant you guys keep your SCHECK to your selfs

[@JoesUnionReview]

Definitely not true here in New York, the company has the right to hire and fire at will. You don't work when employed, you don't work.

[@grantbrowning4951]

Kieth is out of 250

[@MrRossT1]

TRUTH!

[@bradvincet1848]

4:25 are you kidding me? Everyone is cutting each other's throats for the hope of job security.

[@dezttripador]

shitty root @1:10. quality?

[@al8427]

desttripador you're right, that's a shitty root

[@theweldnman]

insurance my ass. when your a union pipe fitter you need to travel a lot for work. you pay for insurance but you never have it because of the way its done. employer has I believe 30 days to send money into your local so even when you have hours in for insurance to be active it isn't till the end of the month when you receive a cobra letter telling you you had insurance the previous month . it never catches up to you. a lot of money disappears. And know body wants to change anything. Its like anything else money corrupts. Started out representing the worker ended up lining the pockets of the uppers. Vegas trips, vacation money never received, dues go up wages don't, sit out of work while their buddies jump list and get work, shitty tools because hands don't have to buy them. Don't get me wrong there are some great people in the unions but the higher ups have abused the whole agenda. They want you to vote straight Democrats that means Hillary. No Way Jose! Trump 2016

[@boof_itall3898]

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[@hunterbndct]

You aren't in the union, so why do you think you know absolutely ANYTHING about the ins and outs about the way things work? Just because you heard a union guy complaining about being laid off for being a lazy piece of shit and making a bad name for himself so now nobody wants to hire him? Good thing you aren't in dude, cuz we don't want ya. I'll take all the benefits being union has to offer especially getting paid twice your scale. Smarten up man.

[@jeremiahjeremiah1319]

Hunter Benedict well said brother. I'm taking welding in school in Canada. plan is to be out west next year and or join the union in Toronto. I have a few friends in it. Is it likely I'll be given the opportunity to get a good gig lined up? I've been told you Can pay 700 bucks to join the union hear.

[@beaman220]

I wanna lay some pipe!

[@brsndonwalker3361]

click bait I thought that was Ethan Hawke lmao

[@MrRossT1]

YUP!

[@mikewilliston3748]

Hey all you experienced fitters. I'm a fitter too , and I have an invention to keep your work area clean around your power machine. Check it out on youtube, it's called the 'curly catcher' , and it does just that. It catches all the oil and curly's that fly off the threads.

[@henryjantz]

Yes very ugly root, but then again, he's in the practice booth.

[@xchrispykilla21]

Henry Jantz exactly the guy never said he was really good it takes time to learn the trade

[@robaquino9055]

Union can s.m.d

[@zachkuby87]

Must suck to suck.

[@heidilonger3163]

the union blows... atleast i dont have to pay my company to keep my job

[@landonlandon5533]

Do they give you a pension? We don't pay contractors that's not how it works. We pay our dues to the hall. They find me work, I work when I want. I did both and almost all people prefer the union if they've done both. Me included. I should have joined sooner.

[@simontimon2]

Sorry they pay me to much to bother with a Union

[@landonlandon5533]

Pension? Free Healthcare? $40.00+ an hour?