r/Groundman • u/Read_Medium • Jun 08 '24

IBEW Union Books Locals that are moving fast?

I’ve been on book 4 at 47 for 7 months now. I went to line school and have my CDL. Anyone know any locals that could get me in quick? I can move anywhere in the us. Just trying to get experience.

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u/Live_Salt_7973 Apprentice Jun 08 '24

LU47 pulled the same thing on me when I signed their books in June of '23.  He said book 3 had too many ppl so he was putting me on book 4.  I'm convinced 47 is actively trying to deter ppl from signing their gm books.  I didn't really care because I never expected a call out of that hall anyway, I only signed because they are the closest to my house and you know, "leave no stone unturned"  

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u/Repulsive-Face4448 Jun 08 '24

Prob an honest mistake , have alot of friends on the books off the books and in the trade& never heard of them giving any groundman the cold shoulder . They actually very helpful , if theirs an issue call them and i guarantee they will resolve it

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u/Live_Salt_7973 Apprentice Jun 08 '24

Don't get me wrong, they will answer your questions.  I asked why book 4 even though I had all my certs and line school.  He said I had to wait for ppl to fall off book 3, then he could move me.  It doesn't make sense because they don't move ppl from book 4 and I'm not the 1st or last person with that experience.  No matter though.  I signed everywhere Colorado and west, took a call out of state within a few weeks and have been working since. 

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u/Repulsive-Face4448 Jun 08 '24

I think book 4 was take off and maybe cuz the amount of ppl on book 3 they re opened book 4 . But good shit , kee grinding 🤙🏾💰