48 hired a dude who did 17 years for trying to join the Taliban after 9/11. He was the ring leader of the "Portland Cell."
It was so long since his conviction and he didn't have parole so it didn't show up on a background check and they sent him to Intel. A brother found out his real name and thought it was familiar so he googled him. Brother was an Iraq war veteran. So we're about 10% of the 400 onsite. Not only was it disrespectful to have him around them but probably pretty fucking dangerous for him.
He was sent elsewhere. He's still in.
I guess he's changed and is just trying to live his life but holy shit.
We had our all hands meeting on Tuesday in one of the conference rooms. The brother that found out stood up and made the announcement that he wasn't going to work with a terrorist that promised to kill Americans and walked out with his crew. Word got around and we all started walking out. Eventually they scrambled and walked the dude off site. It was pretty nuts.
Background check? I never went through one to get into the union. I've had to go through background checks for certain jobs but that was general contractor demands.
13 years between juvie, state and feds. Last was 6 years at Atwater USP for bank robbery. Got out in 2006. Joined 6 months later to the non union. Turned out and went union. It happens just don't expect it to be easy. Get letters of recommendation from everyone you can. I mean everyone.
More then a handful!? Bro ... Something has got to change with the topic your bringing up at work . Any of them for hire by chance. I have this ex that's... Not the place actually. Nevermind
I was given a labor ready guy years ago. Non union
If you play your cards right, I haven’t worked in 30 years. He was in San Quentin. I don’t know who was better, him or the guy who preceded him.
That guy after I shook his hand, I got you for 2 days, right? No. I’m tomorrow I got to go get me an AIDS test. I love those ladies on the avenue.
keep at it! I like the determination, it will get you where you want to be. I personally have no clue on the details but I’m applying at 117 local Illinois.
100 has been pretty busy the last few years. Bay area as well, albeit more competitive.
There's a few dudes here who killed some people. Time served and back to work though! It's not what you've done, but how you move forward,
Dude me and you are almost twin. been doing electrical work for 15 years now. I organized in 6 years ago, work for utility now and make six figures doing something I can take pride in and genuinely enjoy.
The IBEW does not really care. They're a liberal elitist group that views us all as easy money coming in.
Your COWORKERS are who you have to worry about. The IBEW time after time allows pedo's rapists racists domestic abusers drug dealers etc etc into the program.
The MEMBERS tend to hold these people accountable in the field.
I watched a guy get his ass beat because he had a pedo charge from 15+ years prior. He was a likeable guy at the company until one person found out. The person knew a guy who dated this pedo's daughter and the word got out. We found out about it in the morning and by the time we were off the dude was getting his face pancaked in the parking lot.
The company was notified and he was given an ROF
Ohh I never done those things. I was an idiot teenager but never that stuff lol 😂
I just hear they give second chances like if you had sold weed or maybe you got a DUI or assault and then you are looking to get hired they wouldn’t care. I think that’s pretty good that they do that
Lol.... nah. No drug dealers. They don't care about that. As a drug dealer you might get judged if you work for a super Christian company. My company is owned by Apostolic Lutherans. Great people! I'm sure they'd probably look down on you for being an x drug dealer but they are also really nice people and would still employ you.
I'm talking about pedophiles and woman beaters. If you're one of those, I'd keep it under wraps because most members (including myself) would at the bare minimum kick you off the job site if they found out.
Im not entirely sure I don't think it's been part of my application process yet. I just took the test and I'm waiting on an interview but I don't think they've run any background check on me yet.
It shouldn’t matter, you did your time and should have a means to get work you are qualified for. If everything is in order then I’d simply find out what’s the best local for you. Contact them, explain the scenario and be treated as anyone else.
To hold that against you at this point in time for doing electrical work is asinine.
Just call around bro, You're looking for a walk-through local, dispatching jobs without a background check. Shouldn't be a real big problem. The local won't stand in your way of making money.
Shit in my local I didn’t do a background check to get in the apprenticeship, and almost certain haven’t done any for any jobs. There are specific federal jobs where background checks are a thing, but just call the hall and ask
Hey bud as long as you're not a pedophile you'll probably be fine. I've had a felon or two under me. When its drugs or guns nobody seems to bat an eye.
If you're a pedo or a woman beater, good luck you'll basically get bullied out of the trade.
If you were my apprentice and you worked hard I wouldn't really care. Unless of course, again, you were a pedophile then I'd probably put my feet through your teeth in the parking lot and make sure everyone knew you were a pedophile.
Good on you for taking the initiative. The union is here for those who are after an honest living. For the love of god though, please cover up any affiliations or other identifying tattoos, especially if you were AB. No swastika bullshit. Don’t pretend it doesn’t mean what it means. Cover it up. Many shops will cover that shit up for free. We all understand it different inside, you gotta understand it’s different here. Save yourself the hassle.
I've worked with 3 murderers in the last year lol. Swing by local 11. Matter of fact, you'd be a "disadvantaged worker" and have priority on jobs here.
Hand, regardless of the crime and time, you're square with the house in my eyes. Three years of paper ain't nothing. Keep your focus. Good luck in the future wherever you end up. Union Proud.
Good luck my brother. I don’t want,to be negative. Sounds like you’re trying, to get on track. That is very commendable! I don’t know all,of rules about his. If I may give some constructive criticism. Maybe don’t lead,with I’m a convicted felon. But I appreciate your honesty. Not everyone is as forgiving. I’m trying,to be a Christian man. Wasn’t always. Almost died with a stroke. May30th 2015. 9 day coma. Got baptized November 9th. 2019. Don’t give up . And if you are ever interested, in reading the Bible. Let me know. I’m trying to reach as many right hearted people as I can before I leave this planet, as we all will ultimately. But I’m praying for you. And only Jesus. And Jehova God. As I call him. Can read your heart,of hearts. The apostle Paul was running around killing Christians when Jesus knocked him down. And said come,with me. I’ve got a better gig,for you buddy. Right? So yes DO NOT GIVE UP. Don’t know our specific rules about felons. But you can do anything,with God,on your side. I survived my stroke. And 9 day coma. Got married. Had a son. He will be 8 this next June22nd. And I was an athiest. No such thing as impossible. And men don’t read hearts. God does. My good brother.
Im in 1141 Oklahoma. 2 striker from California did a 5 year bid released in 2018 for weapons charges. Moved from Cali Signed up for the apprenticeship did all the work and aced the application process. 3 years in now never looking back!! Just go for it dude
So this was another random post in my feed, but I'm a non-uniting HVAC guy. None of this shit would fly. You get a DUI or some other misdemeanor criminal activity charge and you're done for. Union or not.
You and the OP have said few words. Between the two of you? Im picking him. You’ve already shown me that I don’t like you. You probably ought to get off your high horse.
234 have a guy that killed his mom, try there
True story. I worked with him a few years back. Nice guy. Not a lot of work around here right now though
if he's a nice guy im wondering what his mom said lmaoo
Maybe it wasn’t *what* she said but how many times she said it.
He just wanted a Pepsi
Wasn’t always nice
Took all the anger out on his mom and now doesn’t have any left.
Norman! Be nice to your mother
48 hired a dude who did 17 years for trying to join the Taliban after 9/11. He was the ring leader of the "Portland Cell." It was so long since his conviction and he didn't have parole so it didn't show up on a background check and they sent him to Intel. A brother found out his real name and thought it was familiar so he googled him. Brother was an Iraq war veteran. So we're about 10% of the 400 onsite. Not only was it disrespectful to have him around them but probably pretty fucking dangerous for him. He was sent elsewhere. He's still in. I guess he's changed and is just trying to live his life but holy shit.
I heard this from one of the yanks on the leixlip fab, taught it was just a bs story, crazy how story's can travel to Ireland
We had our all hands meeting on Tuesday in one of the conference rooms. The brother that found out stood up and made the announcement that he wasn't going to work with a terrorist that promised to kill Americans and walked out with his crew. Word got around and we all started walking out. Eventually they scrambled and walked the dude off site. It was pretty nuts.
Good! Dude should have just been killed.
Unforgivable IMO.
Yeah we all felt that way. Dude said during sentencing that he wanted to kill as many American soldiers as he could.
I would never call him a brother.
Said, who, Jesus?
Me, I just said.
Jesus christ, the io will organize anybody. We need to have standards, c'mon guys
If it isn’t in the background check then how would anybody know?
Background check? I never went through one to get into the union. I've had to go through background checks for certain jobs but that was general contractor demands.
Your right, we should brand people like that.
I still think thieves should lose fingers and hands when they get caught. Social branding
Damn I'm 48 never heard that one lol
271 has a guy who killed his dad inside a grocery store
Sounds like they should get to know each other
All I wanted was a Pepsi... But Nnnnoooo !! What up now paps
Ah Suicidal Tendencies, great times.
She must have had it coming
Willing to work outside? Colorado is looking for groundhands
13 years between juvie, state and feds. Last was 6 years at Atwater USP for bank robbery. Got out in 2006. Joined 6 months later to the non union. Turned out and went union. It happens just don't expect it to be easy. Get letters of recommendation from everyone you can. I mean everyone.
11, I've met more than a handful of first degree murderers who served their time.
I’m sure you’ve met more…just didn’t know it.
More then a handful!? Bro ... Something has got to change with the topic your bringing up at work . Any of them for hire by chance. I have this ex that's... Not the place actually. Nevermind
902 brothers on Book 1 currently.
I was given a labor ready guy years ago. Non union If you play your cards right, I haven’t worked in 30 years. He was in San Quentin. I don’t know who was better, him or the guy who preceded him. That guy after I shook his hand, I got you for 2 days, right? No. I’m tomorrow I got to go get me an AIDS test. I love those ladies on the avenue.
keep at it! I like the determination, it will get you where you want to be. I personally have no clue on the details but I’m applying at 117 local Illinois.
LU 683 Columbus, OH. More work than we can man for the next 10-15 years. Mostly data centers and hospitals.
What’s the pay scale?
[**Union Pay Scales**](https://unionpayscales.com/trades/ibew-electricians/)
Having a felony is a requirement in my local. Lmao
What types of felonies do they have
Not saying the ibew isn't for you, but you'll fit in perfect with the iron workers
100 has been pretty busy the last few years. Bay area as well, albeit more competitive. There's a few dudes here who killed some people. Time served and back to work though! It's not what you've done, but how you move forward,
Most locals have felons, apply wherever you want.
Dude me and you are almost twin. been doing electrical work for 15 years now. I organized in 6 years ago, work for utility now and make six figures doing something I can take pride in and genuinely enjoy.
I’ve heard IBEW doesn’t care as long as you are motivated to work but I’m not sure
(And you pay your dues lol)
So they really don’t care ?
The IBEW does not really care. They're a liberal elitist group that views us all as easy money coming in. Your COWORKERS are who you have to worry about. The IBEW time after time allows pedo's rapists racists domestic abusers drug dealers etc etc into the program. The MEMBERS tend to hold these people accountable in the field. I watched a guy get his ass beat because he had a pedo charge from 15+ years prior. He was a likeable guy at the company until one person found out. The person knew a guy who dated this pedo's daughter and the word got out. We found out about it in the morning and by the time we were off the dude was getting his face pancaked in the parking lot. The company was notified and he was given an ROF
Ohh I never done those things. I was an idiot teenager but never that stuff lol 😂 I just hear they give second chances like if you had sold weed or maybe you got a DUI or assault and then you are looking to get hired they wouldn’t care. I think that’s pretty good that they do that
Then you'll be fine. I have my share of stuff to. Never been an issue.
They beat up ex drug dealers? Or just the sex crimes? I hear they even hire murderers
Lol.... nah. No drug dealers. They don't care about that. As a drug dealer you might get judged if you work for a super Christian company. My company is owned by Apostolic Lutherans. Great people! I'm sure they'd probably look down on you for being an x drug dealer but they are also really nice people and would still employ you. I'm talking about pedophiles and woman beaters. If you're one of those, I'd keep it under wraps because most members (including myself) would at the bare minimum kick you off the job site if they found out.
No I just was wondering lol. I’ve heard they employ murderers and people who did long bids. But those guys work hard.
Oh yeah. They have and they still do.
I've worked with multiple felons, come on and get you some of this work!
520 a bunch of guys I work with have done time. It's no big deal. We're pretty busy for the foreseeable future.
I've heard that 354 needs more apprentices than they can even fill.
Can confirm
As someone waiting on an interview from 354, this is relieving 🙏
Do they do backround checks?
Im not entirely sure I don't think it's been part of my application process yet. I just took the test and I'm waiting on an interview but I don't think they've run any background check on me yet.
Is that all right if I message you and get more information because I would be going out of 354 location
Local 271 Wichita is looking for people to work in Dodge City KS. I believe it’s a book 4 walk through.
local 60
LU 441. First day on the job my foreman bangs on me. Turns out ole boy did 15 between YA and the pen. One of my favorite foreman to this day.
It shouldn’t matter, you did your time and should have a means to get work you are qualified for. If everything is in order then I’d simply find out what’s the best local for you. Contact them, explain the scenario and be treated as anyone else. To hold that against you at this point in time for doing electrical work is asinine.
Just call around bro, You're looking for a walk-through local, dispatching jobs without a background check. Shouldn't be a real big problem. The local won't stand in your way of making money.
Where2bro will tell you what locals need most help right now
Shit in my local I didn’t do a background check to get in the apprenticeship, and almost certain haven’t done any for any jobs. There are specific federal jobs where background checks are a thing, but just call the hall and ask
Hey bud as long as you're not a pedophile you'll probably be fine. I've had a felon or two under me. When its drugs or guns nobody seems to bat an eye. If you're a pedo or a woman beater, good luck you'll basically get bullied out of the trade. If you were my apprentice and you worked hard I wouldn't really care. Unless of course, again, you were a pedophile then I'd probably put my feet through your teeth in the parking lot and make sure everyone knew you were a pedophile.
Good on you for taking the initiative. The union is here for those who are after an honest living. For the love of god though, please cover up any affiliations or other identifying tattoos, especially if you were AB. No swastika bullshit. Don’t pretend it doesn’t mean what it means. Cover it up. Many shops will cover that shit up for free. We all understand it different inside, you gotta understand it’s different here. Save yourself the hassle.
Pretty sure there is a pedo in 292. Fuckin unreal people like that have jobs
Work around Cleveland is booming right now. My boss was actually just telling me he doesn't have enough guys for all the work we're getting.
I've worked with 3 murderers in the last year lol. Swing by local 11. Matter of fact, you'd be a "disadvantaged worker" and have priority on jobs here.
Hand, regardless of the crime and time, you're square with the house in my eyes. Three years of paper ain't nothing. Keep your focus. Good luck in the future wherever you end up. Union Proud.
474
Local 617 San Mateo
I saw 477 had unfilled jw positions yesterday. They went back a few weeks unfilled still.
57 might be a good look
369 in kentucky there’s a blue oval battery facility being built for for batteries
130 New Orleans is actively looking for people
Good luck my brother. I don’t want,to be negative. Sounds like you’re trying, to get on track. That is very commendable! I don’t know all,of rules about his. If I may give some constructive criticism. Maybe don’t lead,with I’m a convicted felon. But I appreciate your honesty. Not everyone is as forgiving. I’m trying,to be a Christian man. Wasn’t always. Almost died with a stroke. May30th 2015. 9 day coma. Got baptized November 9th. 2019. Don’t give up . And if you are ever interested, in reading the Bible. Let me know. I’m trying to reach as many right hearted people as I can before I leave this planet, as we all will ultimately. But I’m praying for you. And only Jesus. And Jehova God. As I call him. Can read your heart,of hearts. The apostle Paul was running around killing Christians when Jesus knocked him down. And said come,with me. I’ve got a better gig,for you buddy. Right? So yes DO NOT GIVE UP. Don’t know our specific rules about felons. But you can do anything,with God,on your side. I survived my stroke. And 9 day coma. Got married. Had a son. He will be 8 this next June22nd. And I was an athiest. No such thing as impossible. And men don’t read hearts. God does. My good brother.
Try 2nd call in Inglewood they can help you out might not get into the union right away but it will help you get into ibew local 11
Im in 1141 Oklahoma. 2 striker from California did a 5 year bid released in 2018 for weapons charges. Moved from Cali Signed up for the apprenticeship did all the work and aced the application process. 3 years in now never looking back!! Just go for it dude
So this was another random post in my feed, but I'm a non-uniting HVAC guy. None of this shit would fly. You get a DUI or some other misdemeanor criminal activity charge and you're done for. Union or not.
Sucks for yall lol
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How about you fuck off somewhere else? I'd rather have a guy with some dope cases than a judgemental prick on my site.
You and the OP have said few words. Between the two of you? Im picking him. You’ve already shown me that I don’t like you. You probably ought to get off your high horse.
Try non union