Ironworkers Union

By guffit Date 01-21-2003 18:17

I'm an adult student contemplating my options after vocational schooling. I recently applied to the Ironworkers Union Local No. 396. I have already gained some knowledge of this. I have only a few questions. Once in the Union, how difficult is it to get out if found I don't enjoy where I am? I hear there is traveling involved, is this true with the iron workers, and if so, is it much traveling? Again, I'm semi new to unions, so I apologize if I seem uneducated. Any information would be good information and I appreciate any input. Thank you for your time.

Sean Guffey

By shoprat Date 01-26-2003 17:49

sean i am not in the iron workers union but i work with them i am in operators union you can get out any time you want but will lose your initiation fee and dues. you will have to complete a 4 yr. apprenticeship and depending on who you work for if all they have is out of town work thats what you have to do .