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My local union, #IBEW 617 of San Mateo, is accepting applications for the 5-year inside wireman apprenticeship. Starting pay is $24.50/hr, journeyman wage is $74/hr. Formerly incarcerated people are free to apply! smjatc617.org/applications/
This is a way to go to school free-of-charge, make money while you do so, and earn more than $140k/yr when its all finished. Stated wages don't include fringe wages - total package is $119.40/hr.
Full scale of wages as of June 1, 2022.
My union knows I’m out of work because of my recent heart surgery. I got this in the mail today, just to help out because they know I need it. Two thousand dollars. #UnionStrong #ibew 
I didn’t ask for or apply for assistance. Our executive board literally voted to help me while I was still in the hospital. I’m truly grateful, particularly because some help is needed but I likely wouldn’t have asked for it.
I should point out that in addition to standard disability from the state, the union will also provide $1000/mo in additional disability, will freeze my healthcare premiums, and will freeze my union dues. They try to minimize as many expenses as possible while I’m out.
