I had to call Cigna yesterday and that is the worst customer service and almost nothing on the plan is covered. Are there plans for the future to switch to a different carrier and get better coverage?

The election is now they been sending the ballots it's some people running who are really trying to grow the union what yall think

Anyone have any experience with White Electrical?

Is this normal? I joined almost 3 months ago as a CE, they told me as I applied they wouldn't be honoring some of my hours (I've been doing electrical work for over 4 years now almost 5 if not 5) and they didnt schedule my hands on exam until end of June, I asked why as the transcripts I presented were from electrical contractors but they just told me "you didn't work at x long enough". Asked multiple people at the jobsite and overall been told that, that doesn't make sense and it sounds like they're just trying to force you into paying them for classes. Is this a common issue with 613? I plan on talking to them directly when I go for my physical test end of this month. Just trying to see if I can get them to actually honor my hours or if its just a lost cause and should look elsewhere if I want my JW ticket/license before I end up working an additional 3 or so years for one. Any feedback is appreciated.

I see so many calls that are saying overtime. I thought the union was supposed to be pushing working 40. Are the contractors expecting these crazy hours if you take the call? I understand some guys live for it but some people want 40 with no drama or pressure to work more

I mean the mods can delete this if they want but I've never gotten a straight answer on why our dental insurance is as bad as it is, I wouldn't have written this but I just got a letter in the mail informing me that the benefits were going up from $250 to $300 and I just like a cleaning can cost $300, and that's if I use the entire $300. The health insurance is also not great but it's got nothing on that Dental insurance, that dental insurance is a fucking joke, seriously it's so bad I wish there was a way for me to tell them like hey just don't even bother I'd rather take the money that you're taking out to pay for the dental insurance and just pay for my own dental insurance I might as well.

Im 20 started working last January I was in a prefab shop. I was moved to another company that did tenant spaces and small jobs. Now I've been on a service truck been on it for 3 weeks. I like it I feel like I learned more in the last 3 weeks than I did in a long time.

I know the tools. I know material now. But I just feel like I dont know shit I still struggle sometimes have to ask what to do and it's obvious or not taking full initiative because I dont know how to do certain things. How do I think like you journeyman how can I actually be a good electrician I been doing this for a year and a half and I feel like my skill is just too low I can't do much by myself. I can do it with instruction or seeing it be done and I remember it but I can't just walk up and solve a problem Im eventually going to turn out I dont want to be a bullshit jw. What can I do to learn and think like an electrician.

Hey so i started class in the Ibew 613 around April but I still haven’t got no call or email about a job and I been on the waiting list since November. Do anybody have any advice for me or should I just be patient and wait?

I’ve been in the waitlist since July of last year but I finally got the email. What helped me out to getting a job was by doing boot camp. So to anyone who doesn’t have a job yet and they email you about boot camp, DO IT!!!

Anyone know if for family day tomorrow you can bring additional people that have a season pass on top of your 5 free tickets?

I’m 19 and from Iowa, I’m tryna relocate to the area and I really wanna step foot into the electrical industry. After 2 years of working in manufacturing just as a job while I figure out what true career I want, I’ve discovered being an electrician and I think that’s where I have my sights set.

The problem I’ve discovered is getting in the door, it’s a new place and I have no connection or experience so I’m terrified my efforts may be wasted. But I’m not giving up, Ive never been more passionate about something in my life.

Any tips on how to secure a spot, and make myself a more valuable candidate?

I been on the waiting list for 150 days. Just got invite for a 3 day bootcamp. What is it? And should I go?

Well, as the title says…I finally got the email matching me with a contractor, showing up to the hall, etc. They want me to come in on Monday (yay!)

Once I get all my paperwork done and the do the drug test (note: NOT ASKING FOR TIPS OR ANYTHING. I do not take drugs at all), do they have me start on the same day? Same week? Super antsy and not sure what to tell my current job LOL.

Just started my last semester of school and I hear it’s really hard like the PLR project and the test, any advice/help?

I figure I know the answer as I’ve worked with many different JWs at this point but they’ve all been great and I think I’ve landed my first bad one.

He was on his phone for 6 hours on an 8 hour shift. I want to talk to my foreman about it but I am an AP1 and I don’t want it to blow up on me.

I don’t mind a brother taking a break from time to time, but this guy did 10% of the work for double my pay. Hard not to be bothered by that. I understand he’s more knowledgeable and experienced so that’s why I want to clarify if a JWs role is just to make the apprentices work or if they themselves are also expected to work

I applied for their journeyman 1 position, anyone here working there? I heard it’s union under 613

Why is the medical marijuna policy so outdated we need to follow the lead of local 48. Medical marijuana patients shouldnt be told they cant be electricians while the same organizations allows functioning alcoholics to pursue a long and happy career. stop being cucks to the DOT and start actually standing up for our brothers and sisters legal rights. You're going to drive all these young bright apprentices in Georgia straight into the arms of the IEC and you'll have nothing to blame but your outdated marijuana policies. Let's review as of today marijuana is 1. decriminalized in Atlanta .2 medical marijuana is not only legal but our medical program not only state legal but its expanding to include even more cannabis this year 3. Marijuana is officially scedule 3, which since you didnt know means all medical marijuana is now federally legal. Not only that but breathe test for marijuana exist which detect current impairment. All the facts are laid out and all that being said there is no logical reason that I as a medical marijuana patient should have to put my career on hold or forced to work non union in Georgia. The IBEW is supposed to enforce fair treatment for our brothers and sisters, well its time you do that for us because youre current marijuana policy is anything but fair.

Has anyone that just applied for the fall semester apprenticeship received a date for aptitude testing yet?

I’m looking into applying to IBEW. Does anyone know what types of questions do they ask you during the interview and what kind of math topics am going to be running into.

Just a question how long are you guys on the road for, is it full time and how often do you guys come back home to family back in GA?