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Remember when labor organizations where a group of skilled workers representing themselves? In today's environment, most organized workers are mere whores for national labor leaders and big business. Most companies realize this and the fact that labor leaders can be bought off on issues that will effect the fiscal outcome with many contract agreements. It's not just the electrical workers, but almost any national labor organization. I really think we have to start over with smaller in house labor groups. By signing on with the large labor groups the smaller individual groups loose power and natitional can bully them with little recourse by the individual. Don't agree...go reread your contract, then test it by trying to pass a proposal that labor leaders won't support, even though an overwhelming number of workers (the ones that are supposed to be represented) support. The national labor leaders aren't there to support you, You the worker are there to support them. National will tell you what you need, your not supposed to know for yourself.

The IBEW as it stands now is a good old boy network more into protecting their own than worring about the ones that put them in office and pay their salary. 160 IBEW members in Local 317 were eboarded and fined on orders of Pres. Ed Hill of the I/O. The job had problems over the months and the I/O never addressed the problem, but backed the contractor at every turn. This is your chance to take back the union. There is a rally in front of the I/O in Washington DC April 14, 2003. Anybody that can attend should. The I/O says the silent majority is happy with the present system. I say they are so use to the present leadership they just gave up. Prove me wrong by joining the other website discussions and voiceing your oppion one way or the other. Let the other brothers now you are listening.

Their is a petition for a referendum vote on amending our Constitution to OMOV for our International Officers. This petition has been sponsored by L.U.#666 Richmond, Va. and a letter was mailed out to ALL the locals notifying them of the petition, enclosed with the letter was a copy of the proposed Constitutional Amendment. I'm just curious how many of you have heard about the proposal before now. There are several web sites discussing the matter so I have listed a few of them here.I hope some of you will visit these sites and put your 2 cents in. If not I will continue to visit this site and try to keep you Brothers up on whats going on. http://groups.msn.com/OMOV http://onemanonevote.com http://ibewminuteman.com

Ten-Four on the content Spark. It's a sad day when you go to your BA with a gripe only to find out that the Local's legal dept. may drop it because it's not politically attract to the Local's management. The day Lineworkers, that founded and support this organization, let big business decide how their elected representives should vote is the day Lineworkers need to elect new representation. Whether through a new labor organization, or restructuring of the old. It's due time we have folks representing us that know the difference between a picture of a storm ,and the reality of glovimg off a pole during one.

OMOV The Time Has Come Just as American politics has transformed into American royalty so has the leadership of our great Union (all Unions for that matter). We now have Union leaders in Washington D.C. (coincidence?) that are so far removed from OUR way of life that they really believe in their occluded little minds that they serve us. Before an Officer hits the aristocracy of the International Office they have been removed from the reality of toiling for our families. They interact and socialize with the haves (N.E.C.A.), undergoing a gradual mitosis eventually becoming the beast they once despised. And through this mitosis they justify in their occluded little minds that their vast knowledge is eminently above our mediocre minds, the have-nots. They spread their cancer down to the Local level where N.E.C.A. and the Local Union actually share the same roof in many Locals. Officers’ new social circles are that of politicians and contractors. They become commodious with their new majestic stature. Just as the once strong independent man enters prison only to exit the town’s biggest proponent of oral copulation, so these “representatives” acclimate to the subtleness of intercourse and eventually enjoy the full stroke. They become engulfed with perceived vast knowledge believing they are divine. And then comes these everyday members, who in OUR leaders’ minds are infantile and unmindful, expecting understanding and support. This gives anecdotal entertainment while having dinner with a large contractor explaining he needs even more from the masses. They believe if they convince Us, which predominantly has been done, that WE are lucky to have the few scraps we do, this little mirage will sustain itself. As long as WE watch the base of the fire WE can’t see the gas being poured from atop out of the corporate jets flying overhead. And believe me Brothers and Sisters I could go on indefinitely. However I must get to my point. The smoke has been partially cleared by many Brothers and Sisters specifically two in particular, Mike Garling and Mike Watson, actually giving us a small light at the end of the tunnel. They, and others, have courageously begun a campaign of redemption. ONE MEMBER ONE VOTE. It is not a fix-all but rather a large first step to reclaiming what has been stolen from US…OUR UNION…What the internet has brought us is knowledge which angers OUR “handlers” because oppression can only be delivered through the vehicle of ignorance. Education eradicates their methods. Now instead of seeing “isolated” incidents explained away by the I.O. from a script prepared by their “handlers”, we now see it is a plan of action to deny, diminish and destroy what OUR Union ONCE WAS. It is not too little too late. Rather a “LAST STAND” that cannot be denied or ignored. OUR International through knowledge and education is being attacked from many fronts. For us to succeed we must continue. Instead of keeping the I.O. busy putting out small fires across the country it is time for an all out inferno. Sorry, I’ll try to close. IT IS NOW OR NEVER. IT IS TOGETHER OR NOT AT ALL. IT WILL REQUIRE A SHORT TERM SACRIFICE FOR A LONG TERM GAIN. AND IT WILL REQUIRE YOUR HELP NOW.

Several policies on this. Some companies have a sched that crews share for call out availability. You may have a day or two or a weekend a month that you or your crew will be required to be available with short notice. I have not heard of 100% manditory call out availability for all crews at the same time. May be because of Lineman shortage, I can't fathom a company doing this all the time. Possible law suit if you are hourly contract empolyee and not compensated for manditory availibilty. Check with labor attorney in your area, but becareful if you are not represented by a NLRB agreement.

hey here in Jersey FE has issued a 100% call out response policy. They want us available 24/7. When called we must come in or else face time off without pay. Is this standard at other companys.

I would really appreciate some info. concerning Ameren. Good co? I havent heard too many good comments in the past, has it changed for the better? Would appreciate it if some Ameren lineman could give me some info to work with. Thanks! John

Nevada Power is advertising for troubleshooters. They don't make as much yearly as the the linemen but it's not a bad retirement job.

RE;GARY YES THE UNION HAS FILED GRIEVENCES, MUST GO THROUGH PROCESS, TAKES TIME, THE COMPANY KNOWS THIS AND TIMED IT FOR XMAS SEASON,CURRENTLY 8 LINEMAN HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED OUT OF 17 ME INCLUDED. SOME OF US HAVE OVER 900 HOURS O.T. AND WERE TOLD WE DON'T RESPOND ENOUGH! DON'T GET ME WRONG, I'M NOT BRAGGING OR COMPLAINING ABOUT O.T. BUT WE ALL HAVE LIVES (I THOUGHT) AND ARE NOT OWNED BY A COMPANY. THIS IS IN N.J. WE ARE OWNED BY FIRST ENERGY FROM OHIO (LITERALY). SOME MEN WERE RESPONDING TO A CAR/POLE ACCIDENT AND WERE CALLED OFF TO RETURN TO PLANT TO BE SUSPENDED INDEFINITLY BECAUSE THEY MISSED A CALL OVER THE WEEKEND. CUSTOMER IS #1, RIGHT ? HOW ABOUT SOME OF YOU GUYS FROM OHIO CAN YOU ADD ANYTHING ? HANG TIGHT, BE SAFE. LC&M 1ST CL

My name is Sean Mithkeaw I'm currently a student and seek a career. I've visit your job on the computer and very interested in be coming an Apprentice lineman.

Sounds like you have a real problem on your hands. "IF" some one is asked to be ready for ALL calls.... They should and would be paid for their time if they got a call or NOT, if you have a strong (union). Sounds to me like all these men had a "good" excuse. Were they ON CALL???

ALL YOU GUYS CONSIDERING EMPOYMENT WITH FIRST ENERGY, I WOULD LOOK ELSEWHERE. THEY ARE A MISERABLE COMPANY TO WORK FOR. THEY DO NOT HONOR CONTRACTS, AND REQUIRE YOU TO LET THEM KNOW WHERE YOU ARE 24 HRS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK WITHOUT ANY COMPENSATION. SEVEN LINEMAN FROM OUR DISTRICT WERE SUSPENDED TODAY INDEFINETLY, BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T COME IN ON A CALL. SOME WERE ON VACATION(NO EXCUSE) TWO WERE GOING TO A WEDDING (NO EXCUSE) ONE OF OUR UNION BROTHERS SON HAS A CANCEROUS BRAIN TUMOR (15 YRS OLD) AND HAD HIS FIRST CHEMO THAT DAY THE COMPANY CALLED AND THEY SAID IT WAS NO EXCUSE!!!

Ive been looking into getting an apprenticeship and it seems like no one knows how to get in. I finially Talked to a guy at Local 17 in Southfeild Michigan and He said they take applications 1 week a year in May. Then if you get in you go to a school in Ohio for 3 weeks and they place you with a company. Then you have class 1 night a month at the union hall. I've looked into the 2 linemans schools and the summer course starts in May so right now I am basically trying to decide if I should go to the school or hold out and try my luck at the apprenticeship. I kinda figure If i do the school thing for 4 months Ill come out knowing more from the get go. What do you guys think??

Hey pickone I believe you but I need some proof. What school are you planning on attending? Have you looked for njatc.com in your search? Go for the construction apprenticeship!!!! After your interview you WILL be told the results and know what to work on or what to do!!! I suspect that you've talked to a couple utilities and maybe had an interview, don't let them dictate your future kid because they'll have you in their pocket before they let you even get an apprenticeshipin their fair-haired utility. Seen it heard it; lived it too many times but I'm still standing!! journeyman lineman

I would like to work for Red Simpson,Inc., but I would like to know more about the company. Does anyone have info on them. Also, has anyone heard about Pike electrical Inc.?

I'll probably attend a school soon and then work for whoever until I can get with the union...this way I can get some clockhours under my belt and get things rolling. I would like to make a clarification that I was not complaining about anyone's kid getting a job because of their name...who cares how you get the job as long as you do that's what matters. This field is not like a cushion office job...if you can't/don't want to be in the field then you won't last, so the way that I see it anyone who has the job is there because they want to be.

what school do you plan to attend?

Lucifer, just what are you looking for. I have been in this business for 35 years and still all of my fingers and toes. I know the electrical power industry from top to bottom and inside and out. Safety starts with the lineman and is supported by the company he works for. If you need help let me know.

hey like I said before save your money and go for the interview. Wait it out and be persistent, it will pay-off; everything does'nt happen at once nowadays, does it? It used to be that one was rewarded for both perseverence and willfulness, nowadays everybody want's it right now!! Well do whatcha gotta do and let's here from ya and keep us posted!!! good luck, and don't even complain here or anywhere about somebody(nobody In MY book) else's kid in the trade. DO YOUR OWN WORK MAKE YOUR OWN NAME!!!! Journeyman Lineman

I have always been open to constructive criticism, it's extremely helpful with improving and perfecting one's professional abilities. Perhaps the Lineman who is not "crap" could substantiate these tremendous inadaquate actions that the "r crap" boys here in the USA are performing. If the Lineman in the USA are that dangerous, this wisdom you pocess may save hundreds of lives. Who knows...you may even win a humanitarian award for all the accidents your great wisdom would prevent. So being the professional lineman that your statement implies you are, most would consider your contribution imperative ( you know...in the interest of safety and professionalism. You're familiar with those terms, are'nt you?) So...how about it, I have my pen and pad ready to copy>

American lineman r crap been there saw their work u can't build a line to save yourselves thats why theirs so many accidents.All they r good for is shooting off their mouths.

I'm assuming that the last post that you made was in reply to my post. I have already taken the "necessary" steps via phone book to get the interviews and such with 3 different places now (2 of which unions). They said that they have a placement list that they put me on-where I stand on this list I don't know and never will. However, I don't plan on sitting around for the next 2 years waiting for a phone call...I will attend a lineman school in Jan. and be proactive about this becuase I am serious about it. I actually want to be part of a lineman union such as IBEW however, if they don't pick me up after I get done with school then I will take the work where I can get it. I'm not blaming anyone because I haven't been picked up yet-I'm just calling it like I see it...I know of a couple of guys who in their own words have told me that the only reason that they got the job was because of their last name and I don't blame them or the system that's just the way it is. Since I have done everything that I am able to do up to this point the next logical step is to go to lineman school.

What are the usual number of hours linemen work per week. I would especially like to hear from anyone working at SMUD.

American lineman r crap been there saw their work u can't build a line to save yourselves thats why theirs so many accidents.All they r good for is shooting off their mouths.

Reply to Ben u don't know what your talking about saying they can get work out of the 4 major contractors in New Zealand for 1 Alstom are laying men off not enough work and so it goes on just like the other so called companies u name on this site and how do I know I was layed off.

Hey partner I figure your just blowing of a little bit of steam, but I have something to say as far as lineman schools and your wanting to get in the apprenticeship (union I hope).Save your money if the school is not recognized by the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC). Simply look in any phonebook or better since your on the web, IBEW.COM or look for local unions in your afore-mentioned phonebook. Put in the time and the so called leg work and there you go..... the possibilities are endless, just like my so-called one finger typing and imperfect spelling. Stop blaming your self and worse the system for any real or otherwise short-comings. If your for real I hereby challange you to do what is required to become an union apprentice in a real apprenticeship. Sometimes things take time and IT will happen if your serious. JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN

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Need some work. Will travel most anywhere. Short term or long term. Prefer transmission construction. Anybody have a lead?

ABB - West-cost South island/Taranaki Gooder United - Wellington/Bay of plenty Electrix Ltd - Auckland/Hamilton/Gore (Palmerston North/Stratford). Alstom - Chirstchurch/Rotorua. Temco - If you like Tower painting. If you have Linesmen tickets you shouldn't have trouble getting work with one of these companies. "Good Luck"

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I'm not quite sure why some people on this board are putting down lineman schools. Trying to get in an apprentice program is like pulling teeth. I am 25 years old, have a strong background in electricity and a good work record...I have been rock climbing for several years so height does not bother me. I am 225lbs all muscle-deadlift 400lbs for reps and can run a mile in under 7 minutes, so the physical conditioning is there. Yet noboby will put me in an appreciate program...why? Because I don't have the right last name and I don't have any experience-no experience because no job-no job because no experience. The only way that it seems one can get their foot in the door is to go to a school such as NLC or SLC. I was wondering if anyone knew of any other 4 month short term schools out there that have a good placement rating such as NLC or SLC. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

BEN : How do you go about getting a lineman job in new zealand... what are the four major companies..what how does it work if you are coming from the states? are there any usefull websites in New Zealand?? any info would be great!

UMMMM WHAT IS WRONG WITH BEING SAFE?????????

It took someone I know almost a year to get called.. but they really need people so you never know...

Lawyer representing seriously injured telephone lineman seeks assistance from experienced telephone lineman. Injury occured when another lineman in aerial lift bucket caught fairlead assembly on telephone wire as started to boom down, causing part of fairlead assembly to fall off, dropping onto lineman working on ground below. If you are willing to assist, please send email, including description of your experience, to me at jkellner@langrock.com. Thank you.

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Hello My name is Joe I am 21 and I was wondering if someone could give me some info on how I could get a lineman apprenticeship. I work as an electrician now doing mostly residential work and light commercial. I am very interested in pursuing this as a career. I looked at the NW linemans school website and it sounds like they have a good program with a very good placement rate as well.If someone could tell me how I could get into it or give me some more info I would appreciate it. Thank you. JBrzoz00@aol.com Joe

HEY WEBMASTER, THE WEBSITE LOOKS GREAT. ALL THE HARD WORK SHOWS! CALL ME WHEN YOU GET THE CHANCE. "DEASY"

I just submitted my application to SMUD's pre-apprentice program. Does anyone have any idea as to how long it takes to hear back about the initial testing?

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i am interested in finding out any info on Ameren. Good company to work for, etc?

Would like to know more about Unicorn Engineering, You said to email but I can't find the adress.

I am a Linesman for one of the 4 major contractors in NZ and the pay rate for this company is, Trainee linesman / Linesman = $10.00 up to $15.50. Team Leaders / leading hands = $16.00 up to $19.00.

UNICORN ENGINEERING HAVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LINESMEN IN IRELAND AND THE UK. This is a top-class opportunity to work with one of Irelands most exciting electrical engineering companies. All opportunities are long term with excellent terms and conditions. Relocation assistance provided, work permit arranged on your behalf etc. Please email or call the office on 0(9)353 52 70975, fax:0(9) 353 52 70985

It is sad to see a linesmen climbing around a tower having to use a safety harness and double hooks for safety reasons. Been a linesman from the good old days where your hands and feet were your safety equipment it has taken away the joy and the challenge of becoming a good "LINESMEN".

kia ora kiwi down under and hi to other lineman around the world. kiwi lineman now based in sydney australia, looking to move on very soon,just found this site. the pay rates for lineman are much better in oz than nz especially if your liveline-ing. take it easy.

I an a lawyer in North Carolina. I am representing an individual who was catastrophically injured in Rougemont, North Carolina while working near a substation operated by Piedmont Electrical Membership Corporation out of Hillsborough, NC. No one seems to want to talk to me, for fear of losing his job. If anyone has any information regarding a June 4, 2002 incident involving this station, please respond to me by e-mail at mark.mcgrath@ncmedlaw.com or at 919-489-9001. Confidentiality assured, and communications can be anonymous. I am looking for information, not witnesses. This man's family needs your help.

Does anyone out there know of any good positions open that I might be able to fill with my 35 years of experience.

Check out (del) it is an awsome site. I put my resume in the site last week. It works great having your resume active or inactive. Do not use this site for free advertising

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I don't know who put this rate on for a New Zealand lineman but its a load of crap I know cause I work here.

New Zealand Transmission Linesmen can get paid from $10.00 up to $22.00 per hour flat rate.

Hi my names dave and you have such a cool site I thought I might just mention to you guys if you are looking for work in the electrical industry check out the New Zealand website www.nzpowerconstruction.com

I HAVE BEEN IN THE BUSINESS FOR 14 Yrs JOURNEYMAN FOR 10 Yrs+, 9 OF THOSE Yrs I HAVE BEEN A FOREMAN OR GENERAL FOREMAN IM LOOKING FOR A LINEMAN POSITION OR MORE IN THE SOUTH OR EAST "US" IF ANYONE KNOWS OF ANY JOBS PLEASE CALL ME AT (936)897-3425 OR E-MAIL ME AT STACYCCOULTER@TXUCOM.NET THANKS KENNETH COULTER

Just saw your post about starting in Conn. Hope you emjoy it Let me know how you get along Steve By the way don't do anything to disgrace the word Tramp. Ruby and I tramped 30 years together, and used the handle Lady and the Tramp all that time.

TO THE FOREMANS & APP. THAT ARE LOOKING FOR LEARNING PROGRAMS, YOU NEED TO LOOK IN TO THIS FIRST. MOST OF THE TEACHERS HAVE NEVER STEPPED FOOT ON A LINE JOB. I AM A 12 YR JOURNEYMAN AND LEARNED EVERY STEP OF THE WAY ON THE JOB. I HAD TO STAY AT A LOW PAY SCALE FOR A WHILE BUT IT TURNED OUT FOR THE BEST, AND I LEARNED THE PROPER WAY, NOT FROM A TEXT BOOK. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THIS BUT TRY SOME ON THE JOB TRAINING TO. IT WILL KEEP YOU "ALIVE" KENNETHCCOULTER@TXUCOM.NET

He sells his stuff on powerlineman.com

Can anyone tell me the website for the lineman that was doing his own pencil sketches of Linemen working on poles and other structures. I'm drawing a blank. Thanks

Hello, im a 24 yr old linesman living and working in Northern Ireland and would like to emigrate to live and work as a Lineman in the United States. Would anyone with information on any companies hiring and providing work permits or green cards plz e mail me : vecoie@yahoo.co.uk . Thanks for your help...Bye

Can anyone give any info on the cost of living ie;housing prices in florida compared to wages? Thanks

How much is app pay in Fla?

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hey hopeful, i have a 21 year old son who just moved to knoxville he took electrician classes but can't seem to find any work in knoxville, any suggestions? he has done comm. electricity for about 2 years and loves it doesn't know anyone much in knoxville and needs all the help he can get.

hey steve thanks for the info about middletown ct. i start on monday in new london. it sure is nice here i,ve been in the desert for a year and half and didn,t see anything but sand. i hope it works out but if not theres always another state. stay out of trouble. tramp

If anyone is interested, I have a website that I would like to get going. It is a site to give your input on JFK's assassination and the events of 9/11/01. I am hoping to make a book comparing the whereabouts and thoughts between the generation gaps. Please help me out at www.msnusers.com/ProjectGap Thank you. I am hoping to also start a website for wives of linemen. I will post a message when it is ready.

I'm preparing to take the lineman apprentice aptitude test and I'm looking for any tips and/or resources that may help me study... That is if there are any available. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

To Rick Debeer, The following is who you should contact. IBEW 910 Cobalt Crescent (807) 623-5759

How can i become a lineman apprentice in my area? where do i go to submit an application? I live in thunder bay ontario and i am very interested in persuing a career as a lineman, any help you could send my way is greatly appreciated. Rick,

Nice and warm out Arizona way. Nothing like sagging wire in the moonlight. All you linehands stay safe and keep your radar up. Good luck.

Can anybody give me some info on where I can get a hold of study guide for journeyman lineman exam?

Note to drifter...Shane's people are in the same program you speak of.

I agree with drifter. I have seen this program in use but was already using jatc. But the mjts program is great for remote locations as , in those days, most everyting was loked at and tested via FAX, with a visitor every so often to check progress. Usually a near retired lineman that enjoyed sharing his knowledge. Good job Drifter for remembering them and good luck Line Supt. . . drwelect

To Electrical Line Supt. You would also do well to check out www.mjts.com Nice program....

To Electrical Line Supt. Go to www.jatc.com Get your info there or go to www.meso.org and contact Shane Woolbright.

I just moved into this job from another company, as lead lineman. I need some info on an apprentice program, to get my younger employees started more in the right direction. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Greetings: Our firm is currently looking for an expert in the field of: Appropriate manner in which a telephone repair person is to work on lines above ground, and the appropriate manner in which a telephone repair person is to use a ladder, safety belt, and climb poles. Someone who has expertise in safety and training would be preferred, but someone who has been a lineman for many years and knows the in's and out's of climbing poles and the safety involved therein would also be good. Please forward resumes and fee schedules to: Becky Tyo at btyo@abbeyadams.com Thank you for your time. Look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Becky Tyo, C.L.A. Paralegal to Michael K. Kiernan, Esq. btyo@abbeyadams.com

Hi Justin, I recommend that you put your apprenticeship ap into more than one resource. Be prepared to travel. The effort will be worth the trouble. Just one note, stay with a union apprenticeship OR go to www.jatc.com and look at those avenues so that you will learn good work habits and safe work practices for the long haul. If you get a rep for rat, it will be years showing yourself good even if you are indeed good or better. Diligence is the key. . .

Looking for anyone interested in trading emc hats. lineman176@yahoo.com

I am just putting an end to a six year enlistment in the navy. I am interested in becoming a lineman. I have started the application process for an apprenticeship in the MA area and I am just looking for any useful advice or information that may help me out.

Lived and worked Middletown, East Hampton, Portland and Rock Hill area on CL&P in the 1970's contract out of local 42. Inever worked for the power company themselves. I do have a lot of friends that do and not one of them would put up with ratty ways. By the way you are in for a surprize when you get there. The country is beautiful. Nice people,

josh, calm down and take a pill or just talk calmly to your closest family member. When your done doing that contact the JATC office in Portland, Ore. Attn: BILL STONE, Hey, you got the name, the city, the state, go to work if your serious, otherwise shutup. const. 77 hand

has anyone out there ever worked on 69-500 thousand volt lines. If u would please tell me about it that would be great!!! I am very instrested in this work and I can't make up my mined if i want to go to south or northwest lineman school......please somebody help me.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Email me for Info. have many old and new.Slim/Manpower/sucide missions/some great safety stuff too! Gary

I am a lawyer representing a Class A Lineman in a lawsuit against Chance Company over a defective insulator that broke, allowing two hot phases to fall into the bucket with my client (Roy). I am trying to find a video of a flashfire to show to the jury on September 27, as Roy was severely burned and electrocuted when the phases came into contact causing a flashfire / cross-phase. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Best regards, Brandon Brandon L. Clark Davidson Law Firm Little Rock, Arkansas 1-800-353-9466 E-Mail: BLC4law@aol.com

To Hopeful, Chasing a dream, Go to www.njatc.org. It won't be the easiest step that you could do, but it will be the best. How determined are you. . . That will be the test. I make $31.15 as a foreman and have a 3rd step apprentice working with me now and he will be a safe concientience worker that may train you as you come on board someday. Willingness to travel is the key! Good luck. drwelect

I am 24 years old. and I am from Tennessee around the knoxville area I started doing line work at 18 years old right out of high school.I worked with a non union national power line construction contracter company.I learned enough about the work to realize that i want to do this work for the rest of my life. However, after 3 years I was still doing ground work.My foreman and myself both demanded for almost a year that i be put in the apprentice program but it never happened.I felt like i was being used as a peeon. so i quit.I really wanted to get work with a power company. But here i am almost 4 years later with no line job.I quickly found out much politics play a role in power companies. I am currently working as an apprentice electrician with bigest and best company in my state doing comm. and ind. jobs.But while electrician work is something i would love t do on the side. line work is where my heart is.I have tried for almost 4 years to get a job with a power company, and in about 2 weeks i have an intrview with my home town power company for APP. lineman position. They are going to only take 1. and i want this more than anything. could you offer any advice to help me take this job. or what can i do to help myself on down the road. times running for me and i would really like to here ideas from someone who can help me reach my goals. thank you very much.

i need info about cl&p in ct. i have an offer to work in middletown ct. i work in az. for aps and don,t want to walk into a rats nest. if anyone knows anything let me know at pacaco1@aol.com. thanks

I posted on powerlinman board regarding being to old to become a lineman at 36 years old. I would really like to talk to you backchannel. Would you email me at chbro@hotmail.com? I can give you my regular address from there. I really look forward to talking to you. (you are someone who actually cares!)

I've recently learned of an oppertunity to get into the lineman trade. My only problem is that I haven't done any type of ALBAT training and I need this training in order to get in at this company. I live in the st. louis area, and if any of you have any answers for me please let me know. All of my seaches have brought me this far and I'm still looking around this site for some answers. thanks for your help.

go to ibew.com and find your union construction local address and inquire about testing out and getting your ticket. then there will be what you asked for. Join the union.

Contact IBEW local 77 and inquire about the JATC program. 206-323-4505

I am inquiring for a friend regarding contacts of locations for training in the Northwest for linemen. Union training contacts and any other would be appreciated. EB

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anyone interested email me. Have perfect copies of Slim,Manpower and more. Hamill88@attbi.com

To anyone who has seen the WireDynamix or UTILX employment ads. Steer clear of them. I worked for them and they still owe me money. They are a non union company looking to seek lineman with IBEW tickets. DRWELECT

Thanks for waiting guys, the board is finally active again. Morre

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