EXCELLENT EPISODE! Growing up my stepdad was an Electrician and we always talked about how great his benefits and pay was. Thanks for exposing us to this wonderful career option. People seem to have families and well rounded lives outside of their work which is amazing. Thanks for sharing!
My husband drives trucks and makes $20 an hr. I'm about to show him this video. When he was in his 20s, he majored in electrical engineering but dropped out. He still knows a lot about electricity.
Just know that this sort of trade is difficult to get into especially a unionized one. It's not one of those technical schools where you pay a large sum for an accelerated program just to graduate and find it difficult to get a job. These trade unions are fairly selective and since they work with other unions in sort of a monopoly...they can demand those wages with little competitors in their area. The easiest example would be like those port workers with little competition demanding a 70% raise but got 62% raise and still demanded that the port continue to practice its ancient Flintstones method because they are against automation. The electrical trade differs in that it actually requires a lengthy 2-4 years of school which is paid for unlike those quick scheme programs and once finished...are able to start right away with a good hour pay with fantastic pension and benefits. Again...the only problem is that it's difficult to get into. This female trades program, yeah don't bother. You will have to find your local union and find an opening or wait-list to get that opportunity. I'm in my second and still haven't been selected. I have cousins who are fresh out incarcerated delinquent and even they have programs specifically tailored to help these individuals. It's almost like if you are in the middle with no problems... opportunities can be difficult. The only thing I recommend is in the mean time, keep your regular job and learn a new skill set.
Keep in mind, folks, the average cost of a home in Boston is over 800K. So even with a six-figure salary, it can be tough to afford a house. All of these high salaries you hear are in places with high a cost of living (i.e. CA, MA, NY). Be strategic when it comes to your salary. Don't just look at the income without considering the affordability of where you live.
As a college graduate that is completely exhausted with office work I do want to go into the trades and have heard a lot of good things about IBEW. But I am so fearful and scared that I won’t succeed. Switching careers is so intimidating
I’m currently a 4th year male apprentice in NY. I love it but I don’t think I would want my daughter working in construction. I respect all these women though, it’s not easy.
I’d like to know their hourly pay excluding the benefit package. Is there a way to find out their base hourly salary? The benefit package increases their overall compensation, but I’m interested in the pay before benefits are added.
Many of them stated their base and their total hourly rate, but if you’re curious about your local unions, Google “Union ‘xyz’ pay sheet” and you’ll find the breakdown of their base and their benefits.
Lol not going to lie.....when the A/C goes out or anything electrical. I am paying for whatever fix or my home warranty is. I can completely understand those wages based on the demand and limited certified supply. If you ain't got a certification, you ain't touching my house.
@@Blackjack09721 union workers get paid too much to want to do work on anyone’s residence. We can’t afford them. They mainly work on commercial and industrial projects.
Great video. Good to promote women in the trades. The first thing I want to say is that Santa Clara isn’t “south of the Bay Area”. It IS the Bay Area, and 332 is based in San Jose, but it covers Santa Clara. I was born and raised in San Jose, so hearing that it’s “south of the Bay Area” or “technically in the Bay Area” rubs me wrong 😛. She was correct in her statement, they are the second highest paid “on the check” local. However, 332 has the HIGHEST total package.
Local 58 journeysperson electrician here. Hourly pay: $51.32/hr Total package: $79.11/hr Kudos to all the women who went to the conference in New Orleans. The union grants us great hourly pay, plus benefits. Good luck to everyone out there.
No wonder home prices are insane! Its an endless doom loop. People cant afford homes so they demand more pay which inadvertently raises the prices of the homes they are trying to buy!
Apologies, but that’s not the reason home prices are high - worker pay has nothing to do with it. In fact, most working Americans are unable to afford homes in today’s housing market. The real reason is complex, but rooted in high demand and variably low supply. This is a great article on the topic: www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/07/09/why-home-prices-are-still-rising-even-as-inventory-recovers.html
That $74 hr. is base pay. They are all working OT and Double OT, Holiday Pay, Weekends. Many make $250k year.
This is the reason we need unions!
EXCELLENT EPISODE! Growing up my stepdad was an Electrician and we always talked about how great his benefits and pay was. Thanks for exposing us to this wonderful career option. People seem to have families and well rounded lives outside of their work which is amazing. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the kind words and support! 💚
This is so dope! I love to see women in this field.❤
I love this because I’m so nosey when it comes to knowing what people make😂😂😂
@@YouAREyoubeYou me too
@@YouAREyoubeYou me too 🤣🤣🤣
@@YouAREyoubeYou me 3😂😂
Same here😂 I can watch this all day.
I’m loving these beautiful tradeswomen and it’s their gratitude for me!
The first 3 seconds alone BLEW MY MIND!!! 🤯😁
Can't wait to watch this! 🥳💚
It’s our favorite one!!! 💚
This is so inspiring and it was so wonderful to see all the women and hear their stories!
Guess I'm becoming an electrician
The benefits are fantastic.
My husband drives trucks and makes $20 an hr. I'm about to show him this video. When he was in his 20s, he majored in electrical engineering but dropped out. He still knows a lot about electricity.
It’s never too late!
Just know that this sort of trade is difficult to get into especially a unionized one. It's not one of those technical schools where you pay a large sum for an accelerated program just to graduate and find it difficult to get a job. These trade unions are fairly selective and since they work with other unions in sort of a monopoly...they can demand those wages with little competitors in their area. The easiest example would be like those port workers with little competition demanding a 70% raise but got 62% raise and still demanded that the port continue to practice its ancient Flintstones method because they are against automation. The electrical trade differs in that it actually requires a lengthy 2-4 years of school which is paid for unlike those quick scheme programs and once finished...are able to start right away with a good hour pay with fantastic pension and benefits. Again...the only problem is that it's difficult to get into. This female trades program, yeah don't bother. You will have to find your local union and find an opening or wait-list to get that opportunity. I'm in my second and still haven't been selected. I have cousins who are fresh out incarcerated delinquent and even they have programs specifically tailored to help these individuals. It's almost like if you are in the middle with no problems... opportunities can be difficult. The only thing I recommend is in the mean time, keep your regular job and learn a new skill set.
Good luck! I hope you live in a blue state.
it's interesting to hear how the benefits work and how some companies/unions include benefits on top of the hourly wage to give a "total hourly wage"
Keep in mind, folks, the average cost of a home in Boston is over 800K. So even with a six-figure salary, it can be tough to afford a house. All of these high salaries you hear are in places with high a cost of living (i.e. CA, MA, NY). Be strategic when it comes to your salary. Don't just look at the income without considering the affordability of where you live.
@todd2324 I want to buy investment propertys
Me encantó estas entrevistas y el formato de ir a un evento relacionado a cierta profesión ❤❤🎉🎉 más videos así
I love what you guys are doing! keep up the good work!
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the content 👍🏾💯🇺🇸
Well done Girls . Keep it up
As a college graduate that is completely exhausted with office work I do want to go into the trades and have heard a lot of good things about IBEW. But I am so fearful and scared that I won’t succeed. Switching careers is so intimidating
I’m currently a 4th year male apprentice in NY. I love it but I don’t think I would want my daughter working in construction. I respect all these women though, it’s not easy.
@jelie2k what's the base pay for 4th year apprentice electrician if you don't mind me asking?
@@jelie2k hi! Why wouldn’t you want your daughter working it? Is it because of all the male colleagues
This is amazing 👏
2:28 women just can’t catch a break😂😂😂.
I’d like to know their hourly pay excluding the benefit package. Is there a way to find out their base hourly salary? The benefit package increases their overall compensation, but I’m interested in the pay before benefits are added.
Many of them stated their base and their total hourly rate, but if you’re curious about your local unions, Google “Union ‘xyz’ pay sheet” and you’ll find the breakdown of their base and their benefits.
How much are the Union dues?
@@alarikaguilar7543 varies by local.
That's the part they don't talk about.
I need to see people from New Jersey😩
Lol not going to lie.....when the A/C goes out or anything electrical. I am paying for whatever fix or my home warranty is.
I can completely understand those wages based on the demand and limited certified supply. If you ain't got a certification, you ain't touching my house.
@@Blackjack09721 union workers get paid too much to want to do work on anyone’s residence. We can’t afford them. They mainly work on commercial and industrial projects.
what does total package include
@@themantien medical dental pension retirement package
What @dneal8293 said ☝️ and sometimes also vacation!
Great video. Good to promote women in the trades. The first thing I want to say is that Santa Clara isn’t “south of the Bay Area”. It IS the Bay Area, and 332 is based in San Jose, but it covers Santa Clara. I was born and raised in San Jose, so hearing that it’s “south of the Bay Area” or “technically in the Bay Area” rubs me wrong 😛. She was correct in her statement, they are the second highest paid “on the check” local. However, 332 has the HIGHEST total package.
Thanks for clarifying!
How do I get into this program ?
@@singhe5804 local community college. Or if you have the ABC organization in your area, they have trades training
Contact your local union and see how to apply.
5:53 I swore that was Miranda Cosgrove
Is there something like this in the UK, please direct...
I have a question, a lot of these like $60+/hour with $100+/hour packages, is that for a 40 hour work week?
Yes, and some said they also work overtime which means they get paid an even higher hourly rate for anything over 40 hours.
Mam you are great love from Pakistan ❤
REMEMBER WHEN PEOPLE USED TO CRAP ON PEOPLE WITH TRADES????
Now we laughed at those with degrees who owed massive debt making less than 6 figures 😂😂😂
Local 58 journeysperson electrician here.
Hourly pay: $51.32/hr
Total package: $79.11/hr
Kudos to all the women who went to the conference in New Orleans. The union grants us great hourly pay, plus benefits. Good luck to everyone out there.
Thank you for your support and transparency! Go Union! 💚
👪👪👈💏❤❤❤
These women might be overpaid or I am underpaid in my career.
If you aren’t an Electrician, this comment is mute. If you are, share with us what’s different that makes you feel underpaid?
they work in all kinds on conditions. highrise with a harness holding them, working at an oil rig, or in the middle of nowhere Alaska
Wow
@@SalaryTransparentStreet ahh yes, the mute point. Bone apple tea.
Overpaid ? Jealously is pitiful.
No wonder home prices are insane!
Its an endless doom loop. People cant afford homes so they demand more pay which inadvertently raises the prices of the homes they are trying to buy!
Apologies, but that’s not the reason home prices are high - worker pay has nothing to do with it. In fact, most working Americans are unable to afford homes in today’s housing market. The real reason is complex, but rooted in high demand and variably low supply. This is a great article on the topic: www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/07/09/why-home-prices-are-still-rising-even-as-inventory-recovers.html
@@SalaryTransparentStreet What's the reason for high or low salary?
@@SalaryTransparentStreet thanks for the article.. Keep up the amazing work.... Love the content
@@Essays4College education or the lack thereof-value to the marketplace
you can learn basic electrical in your home lol
Yay I start my Electrician training today 🩵 this is inspiring