Local 177,retired Summer 2019 after 28+ yrs.now collecting my monthly pension.Was a great career,can be rough on the body as you age,but well worth all the effort you put into it.So glad I stuck with it,even though there was some tough times occasionally,especially when starting out at first.Worked with a lot of good people,great memories there too.Plus all the big tall buildings,bridges etc that I helped build,renovate & remodel will be around many decades after I'm gone.
I love this video!!! I totally get how you can gain your own independence from this kind of work... I was fortunate enough to get a job in a company similar to the types of jobs in this video and be taught to do things I'd never dreamed of... Sure, the work is hard, but the reward is more than anything I could have ever asked for... Thank you so much for this wonderful video!!!
Local 274 Laborer ... Anytime , Anyplace !!! Keep taking new classes - even after you become a journeyman! It makes marketable. Laborers work hard all the damn time ... yep .
I want to become a laborer but I have a very very bad fear of heights to the point where i freeze. Is it possible to get in this line of work without being in heights? would they make an exception and give me the jobs that don't require heights or is it basically whatever job they have i'd be required to do no matter what? Does anyone know? I would appreciate a response. Thank you.
Since I've started only been on the ground digging trenches or footings. A lot of cement pouring. Ive mostly worked at school renewal projects and City park builds. No hieghts involved. But mainly think your area of work detemines a lot of that.. Im so cal, Ventura county. Not a lot of high rises.
@@chriswalker143 there are many variables and everyone is different. Depends on the company as well, they can decide to keep you working or they might tell you your assignments over.. Y first two jibs lasted 2 weeks each mainly clean up at thebend of a job. Then i got a job building a park wich just started and was 7 months.. Once that ine ended a week later i was put with marine pile driving company called manson const. Co.. Only been out of work a month total since i began... Starting pay out here was $18.62.. If you're smart and test savy you can pass the tool recognition test and start off at a higher period apprentice. A few in the bootcamp i was in had started off in 2nd and 3rd period apprentice and the pay for that is $22.34 per hr.
@@chriswalker143 I've been in construction since 13 moslty remodels with my uncles contracting company but decided to go union for benefits/ pension. Only been an apprentice about 2 years. only need like 30 hrs of schooling and about 500 hrs of on the job training wich means work
Local 177,retired Summer 2019 after 28+ yrs.now collecting my monthly pension.Was a great career,can be rough on the body as you age,but well worth all the effort you put into it.So glad I stuck with it,even though there was some tough times occasionally,especially when starting out at first.Worked with a lot of good people,great memories there too.Plus all the big tall buildings,bridges etc that I helped build,renovate & remodel will be around many decades after I'm gone.
I started out at Local 177 in 2014 with S. Maddie we worked at the Red Rock Dam . I miss living in D.M Iowa. Laborers We Build America !
Hey. Did you know Steve Maddy ? I worked with him at Red Rock Dam.
@@angeloacosta9411 The name does sound familiar,but I cant place him right now.Its quite possible we worked together on a project or two.
I love this video!!! I totally get how you can gain your own independence from this kind of work... I was fortunate enough to get a job in a company similar to the types of jobs in this video and be taught to do things I'd never dreamed of... Sure, the work is hard, but the reward is more than anything I could have ever asked for... Thank you so much for this wonderful video!!!
Local 274 Laborer ... Anytime , Anyplace !!! Keep taking new classes - even after you become a journeyman! It makes marketable. Laborers work hard all the damn time ... yep .
Labor cement mason local 652 “pride , honor and strength”
I Just Got Into Labor Completed The Class Waiting For My First Job Call Can't Wait Local 220
I became a laborer after i graduated highschool
How is it
this is a very well done video!! makes me want to join the union oh wait I am+ in the union :D
Do construction laborers have to pay income taxes? And quarterly taxes like independent contractors?
LABORERS LOCAL 3HUNNID!! CALIFORNIA
Yes
I'm going to north Dakota to be a laborer kind of nervous :)
dont let anyone talk down to you and dont work harder then you need to
love how they let a bunch of small old women in the apprenticeship and not me, a 26 year old whos been trying for years.
This job i am singapur 8 yr working ready construction company good working experience all so have my from india u help me can
lol wow
I want to become a laborer but I have a very very bad fear of heights to the point where i freeze. Is it possible to get in this line of work without being in heights? would they make an exception and give me the jobs that don't require heights or is it basically whatever job they have i'd be required to do no matter what? Does anyone know? I would appreciate a response. Thank you.
Since I've started only been on the ground digging trenches or footings. A lot of cement pouring. Ive mostly worked at school renewal projects and City park builds. No hieghts involved. But mainly think your area of work detemines a lot of that.. Im so cal, Ventura county. Not a lot of high rises.
Eric Romero how much do you get paid how much hours do you get in the year
@@chriswalker143 there are many variables and everyone is different. Depends on the company as well, they can decide to keep you working or they might tell you your assignments over.. Y first two jibs lasted 2 weeks each mainly clean up at thebend of a job. Then i got a job building a park wich just started and was 7 months.. Once that ine ended a week later i was put with marine pile driving company called manson const. Co.. Only been out of work a month total since i began... Starting pay out here was $18.62.. If you're smart and test savy you can pass the tool recognition test and start off at a higher period apprentice. A few in the bootcamp i was in had started off in 2nd and 3rd period apprentice and the pay for that is $22.34 per hr.
Eric Romero how long have u been in this trade for
@@chriswalker143 I've been in construction since 13 moslty remodels with my uncles contracting company but decided to go union for benefits/ pension. Only been an apprentice about 2 years. only need like 30 hrs of schooling and about 500 hrs of on the job training wich means work
4:30 Hell Yeah!
Tricia Gadd \
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be easy
Do you get payed for apprenticeship?
yes but youll make 14 an hour or less or more depending on your local
More than 14
My local starts at 19.20
Mine starts you off at $18.10
Yoda I’m out here in California local 270
These are the people who are going to build Trump's wall I guess.
Scam
+Ibanez guitars ?, what do you mean? these jobs are legit but they're too hard.REALLY HARD!.
+Alladin Batman very hard , I have fucked up my hand lol
yeah, drug tests suck
Tony Mejia Its going to heal though right.
Nick Macleod All you need is a 70 and above to pass the drug test.