How to Join the Iron Workers Union in California
The Iron Workers Union provides many benefits to those currently trained as iron workers and those wanting to enter the field. Whether you are looking for job security, the highest pay for your hard work, or a strong apprenticeship program the Iron Workers Union may be for you. Joining the Iron Workers Union in California can be easily accomplished by identifying and contacting the local union you are close to.
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Study the Iron Workers website benefits. The Iron Workers Union offers many benefits that are not available in other fields of work. Steady employment is one of the most attractive benefits of the becoming an Iron Worker. Additionally, the opportunity to join an apprentice program, where you can earn a living at the same time you are learning a career is a benefit that both rare and valuable. The Iron Workers have provided a website rich with information about the opportunities and benefits of becoming an Iron Worker and joining the Iron Workers Union.
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Study the Iron Workers requirements. To join the apprenticeship program there are some requirements and job aspects to consider. The Iron Workers website identifies the requirements as being at least 18 years old, having a high school diploma (or equivalent) and being in good physical condition. You must also have a good sense of balance, be drug and alcohol free and meet citizenship laws.
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Decide if Iron Workers membership is for you. If you like working outside, working as a member of a team, feel comfortable working in high places. This may be the career for you.
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Select the Iron Workers Local that is the closest to you and call the local contact provided. The Iron Workers have 11 local unions in California (118 Sacramento, 155 Fresno, 229 San Diego, 377 San Francisco, 378 Oakland, 416 Los Angeles, 433 Los Angeles, 509 Los Angeles, 624 Fresno, 790 San Francisco and 844 Hercules). Identify the local union that is closest to you at and call the contact provided for that local union.
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