Elevator Forum

Yea it's sure been quiet in here. I start back at my AT&T job tomorrow. Had to take a huge cut in pay but I'll be making $22/hr until the IUEC cal...

Yea I know what you mean. I'd think with 5+ years of service, you would be safe.

I just called the hall. He said that 2 mechanics were laid off, 4 fifty percenters, and I'm assuming the other 9 apprentices.

I know what ya mean TxVet. I've been trying to do side jobs off of craigslist to supplement my unemployment. I start back to At&t on Sept 26 if I ...

When I started working as a telephone lineman for AT&T we had to do a physical lift. It was just a basket on the floor that had 80 lbs in it. All ...

Yea that 4th year apprentice said that he had the chance to go back after a week or so but just decided to take the entire month.

I remember when I was preparing to interview last month, I spoke with a fourth year apprentice. He said that he had only been laid of for a total of 3...

When I call I just tell them my name and asked if the list has moved. The guy is always really nice and let's me know what's happening.

Well I just called the Nashville local. 8 people were just laid off. Now I'm back to #9. This is torture. He said that were expecting some company to ...

Hey silly, how would it work if you're laid off while you are attending school? Would you continue to attend or would you wait until you went back to ...

Maybe that's why the "old guys" on here are very reluctant when answering questions about testing and interviewing. Makes since when ya think about it...

Once we get in we have to fight and claw to ensure that we keep the union true and and hold together what our predecessors have built.

I know my state,Tennessee, is a right to work state and they hate unions but the IUEC still holds it down. I think that it's amazing how strong this u...

Guys, one huge factor is there is non-union competition for the electrical jobs and plumbing jobs. The IUEC has over 90 percent of all elevator work. ...

Thanks. I hope everyone is working soon also. I was thinking that I might start by next spring but after talking to the rep today, I'm thinking within...