I was in the IBEW for about a year. That was long enough. Yeah most of the working guys were pretty decent but the union BS well.. I ain’t paying for that crap. I did much better on my own without them. I did low voltage. Computer networks alarm systems CCTV telephone that sort of thing.
If I did electrician work, I would be independent.
I am an electrical distribution designer, and have been union and non union.
I don’t need a union. I’m hourly with 1.5 OT pay, good benefits.
The amount of work we have is staggering and not slowing down at all.
We are also undermanned and old age heavy.
I try to tell any decent young guys to follow.