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autism1

Updated 9 hours ago

Ive Lost Everything!!1 What am I supposed to do???Help Me - 46 Replies

I got autism they say im fit for work when im not and theres not any work that i can do cos of my disibility and now im appeling but theyre taking 11...

Thomas

Updated 13 hours ago

Average Carpenter Salary? - 41 Replies

[QUOTE who="rick in Pensacola, Florida"]now you know why jesus quit being a carpenter and went to preaching. theres no money in carpenter work....

randomid

Updated 1 day ago

who are these guys... United states jobs alliance - 46 Replies

OMG I just finished Watching the news and they have a recorded call with a rep from Nels and he was sooo disrespectful and said a lot of racial...

nukeworker

Updated 1 day ago

union carpenter - 603 Replies

I hear Shaw group has the new nuclear job in Georgia and its a union job hope this helps i will put more on here as i hear i want to join the union...

chicagodan

Updated 4 days ago

Why dont all of the Union Carpenters Stand together and make a change?? - 129 Replies

What you see is what you get

woodboss

Contractors perspective.

As I read these gloomy posts I have to respond. I am a CONTRACTOR! Please allow me to share a contractors side of this problem. Yes this econamy is...

alieskiocak

Updated 8 days ago

Union Journeyman Carpenter needs to work! - 4 Replies

im her until now 7 yaer b4 i am working fromen in company but now i loking 4 job in ompny like sepervisor

W, man

Updated 11 days ago

Home owner refuses to pay - 4 Replies

Go with the physical approach it's a pretty effective last resort I have had to do it twice, usually just hinting at some more aggressive ways gets...

ALEX MENA

Updated 19 days ago

Union Journeyman Carpenter Looking for Work - 554 Replies

THANKS ALOT MAN I APPRECIATE IT

Carlos in San Antonio, Texas

Updated 23 days ago

Need A Carpenter or any other jobs - 1 Reply

I take pride in my work. I am looking for work in San Antonio, don't mind the surrounding areas. I give free estimates, I weld, Decks,home...

GoGetter in East Peoria, Illinois

Updated 1 month ago

$40.77 an hour for illegal immagrants in Chicago - 27 Replies

$40.77 an hour are what illegal immigrants make in Chicago as Union Carpenters. ALL BAs, President Libby, Vise President Perina and McCarron are...

hammers75 in Middletown, Connecticut

Updated 2 months ago

apprenticeship - 1 Reply

i have an apprenticeship interview coming up in a couple weeks with the united brotherhood of carpenters. i dont have much experience but am willing...

journeyman carpenter 525 in Cedar Springs, Michigan

Updated 2 months ago

Out of work, big surprise - 2 Replies

I have been out of work for the better part of 2 years! I completed my Apprenticeship in New England, as well as graduated from Wentworth institute...

robnye2686 in Eastleigh, United Kingdom

carpentry work afganistan

hi was wondering if anyone could help me i am a carpenter from the uk and i am trying to find a carpentry job in afgan/iraq if anyones know who to...

positivetude in Plymouth, Indiana

Updated 5 months ago

Best states for carpenters ???? - 4 Replies

What are the 5 best states to find work as a carpenter? Not looking for best paying states but most job growth or least job loss in our field.

g in Las Vegas, Nevada

Updated 6 months ago

ILLEGALS STEALING UNION JOBS - 10 Replies

I have first hand experience with this problem and I'm gonna do some thing about it. I was out of work for about a year and a half. Finally got on...

Brian in Tacoma, Washington

Updated 7 months ago

finish carpenter - 1 Reply

I am looking for job. Profesion finish carpenter 20 years experience. last 2 years worked Christensen Shipyards Ltd

Steve in Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Philadelphia Apprenticeship Sponsor

Anyone know of a contractor that is currently sponsoring first year apprentices in Philadelphia? I passed the entrance exam and work is slow and...

Terry williamson in Whitley City, Kentucky

Updated 8 months ago

Any Work In Philadelphia? - 3 Replies

Been a union carpenter for 7 yrs and been laid off for the last 5 months. Its looking really bad and getting worse and all i hear that it is slow....

KTM in Rego Park, New York

locals/divisions within union carpentry

Are there generally different locals with a union city that handle sheetrocking versus woodworking, or is it most often just different divisions...

john in Trevor, Wisconsin

Updated 10 months ago

B.A.'s should keep local work for local Carpenters,like they seem to be doing in Illonois with the refinery work that is going o - 2 Replies

And how about that out of work list,just how does that work for the journeyman seems like were on our own. Comments welcomed and needed.

Doug in Wadsworth, Ohio

What does it look like for carpentry and construction across the country now

With the mortgage and foreclosure problems of the last few years, seems like construction is down significantly in Ohio. What are other states...

greg4898 in Sayreville, New Jersey

sponsorship

I took the apprentice test and passed it . I have been to multiple job sites and also went to the union hall they put my name on a list . That was 2...

lynn in North Augusta, South Carolina

carpentry work

finding work isn't hard, getting paid a living wage for it is the problem,i've been trading work for necessities to survive. food, gas, health care,...

Termite Damage in West Palm Beach, Florida

Updated 18 months ago

NO ONE CARES ABOUT CARPENTERS - 2 Replies

ANYONE NEEDING QUALITY CARPENTRY WORK IN FLORIDA EMAIL ME, 15 YRS EXP. IN ROUGH FRAMING,SIDING,DECKS,FENCES,GAZEBOS,TRIM.

tator in Coolidge, Georgia

Updated 18 months ago

retiree carpenter ok - 1 Reply

I need a carpenter to build me a wood shade cover 30' x 22' x 12' in Orlando, Florida. I cannot afford to pay alot. Make me a offer to build this...

Outraged in Acton, Massachusetts

Massachusetts Carpenters Union Rejects Obama Health Plan

The Massachusetts Carpenters Union has refused to insure a member's 24 year old daughter. Obama's Health Care Plan now requires employers to...

Crowbar53 in Roseville, Michigan

Cianbro Construction

Anyone ever work for Cianbro Construction???? I hear there a big civil/ bridge outfit out of Maine and work mostly New England states or East coast...

mirrepresented@yahoo.com in Carthage, North Carolina

Updated 22 months ago

drywall/textures - 1 Reply

No job is to small.Has worked in area for over 25years.Own tool and transportation.

thermonwilliams in Ridgefield, New Jersey

Updated 23 months ago

job sponsor in nyc - 1 Reply

hi, i am a 36 yr old carpenter from ireland, i am looking for a job sponsor preferably in new york city, i am currently employed full time in...

peprescott in Deer Park, Texas

attention all carpenters

Since the I/E boys had to get there NCCER, and they seen how much money they got from them, now all trades have to carry an NCCER. All i can say is...

- Indeed Host in Austin, Texas

Updated 24 months ago

Yacht Woodworking - 1 Reply

Based in Fort Lauderdale with woodworking shop and state of the art spray booth. I have 35 years of experience as a yacht woodworker, cabinet maker,...

Eagle258 in Fayetteville, Tennessee

How to get an interview?

I've been out of work for 6 months. Unfortunately the last 2 jobs I've had, I quit without notice, but before that I have a real good rapport with my...

Jason in Columbus, Ohio

Come together

I joined the union later than most. I have been in columbus local now for 5 years. I am dying here because of lack of work. I keep hearing people...

LV Mike in Las Vegas, Nevada

nothing out west

it's dead out in las vegas almost 14% unemployment, insane :>

vipul441@yahoo.com in Ahmadabad, India

Updated 25 months ago

starving carpenter - 1 Reply

I like so many others are in desperate need of work! If there is any one in my area that needs help from a skilled craftsman please contact me.

joe alcantar in Houston, Texas

carpenter

Here in houston its been fair but now I find myself looking for a carpenters job I've been in the buissnes since I was 15 now I'm 38

sirfranky in Puyallup, Washington

Updated 26 months ago

Where is the work in Puget Sound - 1 Reply

I haven't been able to find anything all year. I'm still an apprentice because I havent been working much in the last year. I would of journeyed out...

Drew in Aurora, Illinois

Updated 26 months ago

why are some of the dead beats still working - 3 Replies

i am a union carpenter in the chicago area,i have been a foreman for the same company for the past seven years,and worked for them for 12 years,i...

john leteya mwangi in Rome, Italy

Updated 26 months ago

LOOKING FOR WORK IN CENTRE.AL&ROME.GA - 2 Replies

LOOKING FOR WORK IN CENTRE.AL&ROME.GA.

Rob Brace in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Updated 27 months ago

cabinets and quaility finish word - 1 Reply

I'm looking for work. I have been in the business for 40 years plus. Very 10 years on the 8's the economy goes down. It climbs out and reinvents...

GGcarpenter

Updated 27 months ago

construction - 1 Reply

its a crying shame that someone with so much expericence cannot find ajob in this field because of age or background,no one seems willing to give...

christopher s. in Jackson, Mississippi

Updated 28 months ago

carpeter construction/finish - 1 Reply

I AM A CARPENTER BUT IN THIS TIME NOT GET A PEOPER JOB.

ALEX

need a good Carpenter in orlando, Florida retiree ok

I need a carpenter to build me a wood shade cover 30' x 22' x 12' in Orlando, Florida. I cannot afford to pay alot. Make me a offer to build this...

Jason in Woodbridge, Virginia

Updated 30 months ago

Yacht carpenter - 4 Replies

Hi, i am seeking for a job as a yacht carpenter,or as a carpenter.I am very experienced.If anyone can help me find some job any where,it will be very...

Tom in Chula Vista, California

Updated 30 months ago

The Stimulus: How to Create Jobs Without Them All Going to Skilled Professionals and White Male Construction Workers - 2 Replies

I'm an under employed carpenter. I have managed to work just enough to keep the truck, the tools, the house and the dog fed without taking...

Paul McCarron in Vacaville, California

we need more job opportunity

union carpenter 29.3 years I've been working so long and NOT for 3.5 months starting go crazy n broke..family medical bills and job forecast don't...

sparky in Camden, New Jersey

job search

ive been in the building trades for 30 yrs bussiness went down hill a year ago due to economy im very reliable honest hardworking and love any...

tony in Fayetteville, North Carolina

work overseas

23 years as a carpenter looking for work overseas

jerry cook in Pinellas Park, Florida

Updated 31 months ago

Getting a start - 5 Replies

I am a Bartender who is looking to change careers and was looking towards carpentry Looking to start as apprentice and work my way to the top any...

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