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Sleng Teng
May 3, 2009

Anyone know much about plant operator unions in the US? Looks like my cousin is getting the opportunity to join one and I’d like to learn more about them.

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Sleng Teng
May 3, 2009

JAY ZERO SUM GAME posted:

International Union of Operating Engineers. i'm a member. it's a politically and economically powerful union, however it's a union that also tends to see itself as a political/lobbying operation. not necessarily left/right, but lobbying and influencing elected officials. it is halfway understandable, given how many jobsites are regulated or run by government

they also have their own healthcare plan, at least in my region, which is absolutely aces (zero cost to employee, no deductible, etc.) very good training/apprenticeship opportunities too.

don't go looking to them for much on social issues or strikes, though. at least that's my experience.

Awesome! I was an intern at a chem plant in college and both operators and techs/mechanics seemed to be treated well by their unions so I'm glad that it seems like that has continued. Not surprised about the rest of your post, I did get that general impression. thank you

Sleng Teng
May 3, 2009

Christ, lol.

Sleng Teng
May 3, 2009


:letsgo:

Sleng Teng
May 3, 2009

fantastic news to wake up to

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