What to expect as a union apprentice carpenter.

[@wv64riv]

I'm an apprentice instructor for the Carpenters Union in northern Ca. I love your videos and I like to share them with my classes. I have been in the Trades for 42 years, 36 in the Carpenters Union. Everything you say is 100% true. That's why I share them with my students. Sounds better when they hear it from another Apprentice. Keep up the good work and good luck on the jobsite.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

That's totally fine. Let me know how I can help.

[@drewinstallshardware]

💯

[@krystinehamre7851]

Woman in the trade 3rd year apprentice thank you for your talks!! You’re so grounded and I resonate with you a LOT. Thing I love about men is they get mad in a moment and then carry on and we go right back to being on good terms. No passive aggressive bullshit, for the most part. If there is I am the first to strike up a conversation

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

It's best to just speak your mind. A passive-aggressive workspace is a terrible workspace.

[@LawrenceFam12]

Starting my union millwright apprenticeship in March 💪🏽

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Union strong baby!!! Congratulations! Thank you for watching I appreciate you.

[@rudylinares4638]

I feel very fortunate to have found your channel. Your channel is a wealth of information, especially for someone who is looking into joining the trade and is unsure about what to expect. I have my interview tomorrow morning for the PNCI and feel a lot better and more confident thanks to your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

That means a lot to me bro. I'm just trying to help. We need more people who want to work. Go in with confidence! You got this!

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

How did the interview go?

[@DomTaylor.]

This is by far the best advice for someone wanting to start an apprenticeship.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Thank you fam. And thank you for watching!

[@nashumble7576]

Hey bro, upcoming carpenter apprentice here located in north jersey. I did my interview last month and I am scheduled for a physical and a math test on the 30th !! Thanks for all you’re videos man !!

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Congratulations and good luck. Let me know how I can help.

[@tylerferrand8786]

Avrage age is 27huh? Makes me feel so much better. I got some social anxity and a stutter but have been into carpentry forever. Wanted to join an apprintership... still want to but afraid of the pay cut from my current job

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

If you have previous experience. You don't have to come in as a early term apprentice. I'm not sure what your current wage is. But I think it's worth it long term for sure. Do you get Healthcare and retirement at your job?

[@joshuarohde3418]

Great video brother! I got really lucky during my apprenticeship. Had alot of great dudes teach me and show me the ropes so I try and pass that same way of thinking on to any apprentices I see. We are all out here just trying to earn a living.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Exactly. I try to put out more positive energy. Life is too short to be miserable.

[@HumilityListens]

Wow you were only at 150 subs baxk then man. You have come a long way!

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

I'm just trying to improve and continue working hard. Thank you for watching.

[@michaelskinner3722]

I really appreciate you addressing my comment from your previous video and that you went over all of this and give us a small insight to how things work. Maybe a future video can be what your progression of responsibilities was like on the site?

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Great idea. As a journeyman you do have different roles and responsibilities. I have a couple video in production right. But I should be addressing this comment soon. Thank you for watch the video. I appreciate you fam.

[@robthatguy1916]

local 97 in st.louis i’m a first time term and i find your videos as helpful bro i appreciate it

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Thank you for watching. I appreciate you. More videos are coming.

[@800NK_Life]

Awesome vid man you really helping me out understand what it's going to be like once I join the carpentry union after I graduate from high school, keep the vids coming😀

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Thank you bro. I'm trying bro. The Union changed my life. I'm just trying to spread the word.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Congratulations you were selected. Let me know how you want to receive your prize. The easiest way is thru discord.

[@jruthagod3535]

I’m gettin ready to get into carpentry now with access for all if you heard of it. I appreciate yo videos bro💯🤟🏽

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Thank you for watching fam. I've never heard of access for all. But let me know how I can help.

[@johnnyfoxx8453]

1st year apprentice, my uncle is a private contractor. He did most of the work on my grandfather's house, and for years I wondered what it'd be like to look back on fine carpentry work of my own.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Exactly. To build something with your own hands is amazing.

[@jmlinaresagastume]

Cool vid. I just got in as a 1st period here in SoCal, I know the answer may vary from state to state,my worry is when I get let go of how hard is it to find another job. Right now I see at least 3-5 journey man a week coming to my job site requesting for work

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Their will alway be lay offs. But the best hands usually alway land on their feet. Alot of the guys that are alway layoff. Usually aren't the best hands. Plus most employers want good apprentices. Alot of jobs require apprentices on site.

[@tylerbarkley8202]

So I was a union carpenter apprentice for about a year and a half at 22-23 years old. Loved it. Life happened and I had to get out. Im 25 now is it too late to get back in and would it be hard for me to get back in and succeed? I was very good at my job and really enjoyed it and have great references and job history to back me up. Any information would be really helpful and appreciated. Thanks buddy

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Bro I started at 26. So your still on track. Plus since you've already been in. It's easier to get back in the program. Explain the situation and you should be good. Join the union was the best choice I ever made. It's totally changed my life fam.

[@tylerbarkley8202]

@@unscriptedwithantonio I’m gonna give them a call tomorrow. Thanks for the reply man stay safe out there!

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

@@tylerbarkley8202 Bro do it. Let me know how I can help.

[@jamo_montana1628]

@@unscriptedwithantonioim 38 and just got hired as laborer apprentice in my city. Im hoping that’s not too late and looking forward to pension now that I have wife and kids

[@dariannelson9622]

Hey I’m new to the channel here! Very great content especially where I start my first day in the union this coming week!! Thank you for the knowledge!

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Let me know how I can help!!!

[@Khualio]

Whats I should expect after my orientation?

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

If you're in the apprenticeship. It's time to find a job.

[@JJmccarthy69]

Looking to join my local carpenters union. I have 5 years experience in commercial construction have already been a laborer for 2 years and have been a carpenter for 3. Not looking to start back at square 1 is there ways of testing out of certain things in the apprenticeship so you don’t just start out at just a laborer?

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

If you have prior experience, you can start at a higher term level. The first two terms are just going over the basics, in my opinion.

[@juschilling7750]

Thank you for making this video Antonio as I am late your really a life saver I’m starting out young in this trade early 20s to be specific do you have tips on how to generate the most income as a first year apprentice.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Work! Take every job. Work overtime, and Work on weekends. Take classes after work to advance faster thru the program.

[@juschilling7750]

@@unscriptedwithantonio so I have good news in a month or so the carpenters union in New York will be accepting applicants in another month or so I will update you when I get in do you have advice with trades math also as a carpenter

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

@@juschilling7750 focus on algebra. And adding fractions. Pretty basic stuff nothing to crazy.

[@Zz-jr3gu]

How do the pay work for the apprenticeship??

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

During your apprenticeship, you work for a company. So your pay comes from the company that employees you.

[@nazzfitness2341]

Hey bro I'm thinking of starting a apprenticeship. I am someone who is really good at practical work but not so good when it comes to theory is alot of theory involve in carpentry or is it just maths. 💫👊

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

It's a lot of practical work. Very hands-on. Especially in the beginning. You will learn about reading prints later in your apprenticeship. But by that time you should be ready.

[@tradedossier]

Great Content! Thanks for sharing.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Thank you for watching.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Congratulations you were selected. Let me know how you want to receive your prize. The easiest way is thru discord. discord.gg/BQZ63QAhqT

[@jayfish2391]

I was injured on a job that my Local 587 in Sioux Falls, SD found me, and they have been counterproductive in helping me in every aspect. The Union Education President, Anthony, said that since I was on medical restrictions I shouldn't be in class; but he knew of three other classes (and even saw me at the first class I had my brace on and did nothing) and it has affected my grade scoring for different classes. The job I was working the main foreman (of which I don't know whom wears tie-dye shirt, wrist watch, hard hat, and mainly tie-dye crocs to a job site but this guy was highly unethical and unprofessional in many ways even before I was hurt and how he haphazardly tried to deal with the accident and aftermath like he was shooting from the hip with everything. Again my union hasn't done anything and the company I was working for has been and still is trying to throw me under the bus so they don't have to pay out for insurance on their other jobs; which they have exclusive contracts for Amazon buildings all over the USA, including Hawaii.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Where is your union steward? I'm going to speak to a union rep tonight to see what the best form of action should be for you. I'm sorry this is happening to you.

[@kingvisual]

This is great information

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

I appreciate you bro 🙏🙏

[@asiancambo21]

When you say find another job you mean different construction company? Well you still be in the union if you get fired ?

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

The next job would be also union. You would only be kicked out of the union if you did something against the union by laws.

[@asiancambo21]

@@unscriptedwithantonio thank you. You hell me I’m so many ways

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

@@asiancambo21 keep the questions coming. All these comments will be here for everyone to see. I appreciate it. Your giving me a lot of ideas for videos.

[@asiancambo21]

@@unscriptedwithantonio after you finished your apprenticeship are you a journeyman carpenter? Making the carpenter rate ? What is higher then a journeyman ?

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

I'm finished with my apprenticeship. I make about $46 an hour. A foreman is higher than a journeyman. They make either $3 more of around $5 more an hour.

[@ernestocayetano9495]

Duuude I really do enjoy your content, but Idk your mic is either a POS or audio needs some modifications. I find myself on KZbin for hours and hours, but every time I find myself watching your content, the audio literally puts me to sleep hahaha it’s not what your saying, it’s just the audio sounds like high school biology class lol

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

@ernestocayetano9495 I think I have fixed some of the audio issues. In my more recent videos. Thank you for watching.

[@art-tb3um]

How long does it take after acceptance to start working?

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Less then two weeks. Including the wait period for the U.A.

[@art-tb3um]

@@unscriptedwithantonio thats great to hear. I'm attending the info sesh for local 432 in Pittsburgh. They offer 6 diff programs. Commercial, heavy highway, floor covere, millwright and cabinet milling. Which of these if you know have the steadiest amount of work?

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

@@art-tb3um Commercial carpenter is the best. And the most consistent from what I've seen in my experience.

[@BENNIJERROD]

My Union wasn’t backing me up with the way I was done on the job site. There was no conflict just people talking behind my back and filing false complaints. Honestly it was racist as a MF. I got funny looks from everyone my first day. I got some lame excuse after a week about why I got laid off. Now Im on the waitlist. I don’t even know if this is worth it anymore.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Don't give up, fam. Nothing worth having is going to be easy.

[@KidBrown-j7r]

@BENNIJERROD There will be ups and downs on anything positive you attempt to do...especially if you don't fit certain people's criteria. One thing you will deal with in all construction trades is racism. It's unfortunate that racism exist everywhere, (worldwide) but we must continue to work hard/take no short cuts, make good choices, have a positive attitude, view situations from a mature point of view, view ALL situations realistically, and ALWAYS take the time to self-reflect. Since you can't change the negative people from being who they are, use these negative experiences to help improve you for in the long run. I don't know your situation in life, but maybe you experienced the funny looks, gossip, lies, ect. to build your character (i.e. patience, being more humble, more responsible, ect.) Sometimes you just have to move to another area with better employment opportunities and with a wider range of people. Stay focused bro.

[@goofyaccount5020]

Red wave!

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

In Oregon? Maybe a republican governor. We will see in November.

[@Itsjonez]

Bro do you have any contact info

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Like an email address?

[@Itsjonez]

@@unscriptedwithantonio yes brotha

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

@@Itsjonez [e-mail]

[@defoperator7993]

They’re softer because everyone is not drunk and on mafia coke

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

That's hilarious! I wouldn't doubt it.

[@defoperator7993]

@@unscriptedwithantonio great channel brother keep it up 👍

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

@Def Operator I'm working on it, bro. Thank you for watching.

[@tomtucker9426]

Fuck being an apprentice for a union having to pay quarterly and weekly dues, having to drive 60 miles one way and 60 back just to get paid on average 12$ an hour after taxes, and to top it all no benefits for 90 days even though their already taking my union dues.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Where do you live? My advice really only pertains to oregon. I can't really speak on other states. But apprentices in Oregon get paid pretty well now. I think at least $25 for 1st term apprentices. For me, the grind was worth it. But to each their own.

[@watsmynameyo]

Where are you located? I'm going to a Pittsburgh info session Saturday

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

@@watsmynameyo That's what I wanted to know.

[@BENNIJERROD]

I just joined as an apprentice and they laid me off before my 90 day period so all that money I paid towards dues, health and pension is gone to shit. Foreman gave me two checks and told me work is slow. These people are cut throat and I get it. If they don’t like you it doesn’t matter how good of a worker you are. They will lie and come up with excuses, anything to get rid of your ass.

[@KidBrown-j7r]

@@BENNIJERROD Don't quit, you gotta keep on pushing. Where you reside can play a significant role of gaining/keeping employment. If you reside and/or are employed in a town with a "traditional" mentality, prepare yourself with what comes with it. If you don;t mind me asking, Do the people where you're trying to work at look like you?