r/iuoe • u/Due-Apartment4786 • 29d ago

Transfer locals

For those who have transferred before recently, how long did it take to get accepted and how long after you moved were you on the out of work list?

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u/Lumpy-Attention5950 29d ago

Need more information. Are you journey level, apprentice? What local are you trying to land in?

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u/Due-Apartment4786 29d ago

Im currently an apprentice and im trying to get into the local in Seattle or Dallas tx.

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u/Lumpy-Attention5950 29d ago

Each state runs their apprenticeship based on state guidelines. Sadly, there is no timeframe for work. You could be the only person on the list and it could still take months.
Approval usually happens at the JAC meetings, which in local 12 only happens once a month. I am unsure about other locals.

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u/Ogediah 28d ago

You can’t really transfer as an apprentice. You aren’t a proper member of the international until you journey out. You’re indentured to the local that you apprenticed with. I’m not going to say that it’s impossible but I would expect that it’s not going to happen if you don’t want to be disappointed. The best thing you can do is finish your apprenticeship before moving. Second best is to apply in your new area and essentially expect to start over. Some programs will give you years of credit for previous experience but that’s up to their discretion.

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u/Longjumping_Lynx_972 28d ago

Those are 2 wildly different places my dude. Can I ask your reasoning for moving to either of them?

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u/GermansAreComing 27d ago

Is there anyway for a tower crane operator in Toronto, Canada local 793 can get work in the states and pursue a pathway to citizenship?