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What is the best part of working at the company?
499 labor union for me always kept me working, I gave them my all every day, not letting lazy make me, but the job and paying attention to details, for me the B.A treated me good, I would always recommend this union to anyone willing to move ahead in life, wouldn't change it for the world, with 499 union hall I was in building trades,pipeline,underground and heavy highway great union to be apart of

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The dangers to me where the most stressful, being a laborer your always in direct way of harm, everything around and above is a potential, from doing underground dealing with live water lines,gas lines and shoring, to building trades rigging, tie downs and fall hazards besides that, if you don't get to complacent  and always be aware of your surroundings you'll be fine

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
499 in just a union hall, but they thrive in labor so anything under contract for labor work is your job, and they expect you to do that well

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I always had fun and learned, it's like anywhere put on your best attitude and stay away from the idiots

Job Work / Life Balance - The work is very hard and demanding and a lot of times you'll go out on a job with them thinking you're supposed to be a superhuman and will insult you, call you names and lay you off.

Compensation - Dental, vision and healthcare as well as a dedicated retirement (although it was very bad due to the unions corruption and recently got fixed for now).

Job security / advancement - This place runs like a temp service (all construction trades do) and you can be fired / laid off at a moments notice without any cause and could be laid off for weeks or even months at a time.

Management (union leaders) - This union is an absolute joke, they milk their members for money, treat them badly and will not help them with their grievances because they get a cut back from the employers pretty much.

Job culture - Would be good if this union was respected but it isn't because of the management. Unions are supposed to have a brotherhood feeling and it isn't that way with this union.

Too much curruption and greed from a union not willing to fight for the little guy in the business, they just skim money from the working man and buy up contacts till they have a monopoly,  they have driven smaller unions out of some areas in Ontario now, their own sloppy bookkeeping allows you to move in and out of union jobs withoUT much hassle at least, by the time they come to collect the season is over with lol,  my (former) local is horrible and I regret ever working for them at all, the experience is spotty and don't speak well at interviews after you leave the union, most people think union workers are lazy and unmotivated  (mostly right)"least with liuna

The 1686 Local Laborers Union is a great group to be a part of. The pay is awesome, your office is outside, and the management is exceptional!a typical day at work is long, usually physically demanding so bring lots of food and hydration.
Through working or the union I’ve learned about long days and rewarding work.
The management is spectacular. Always working to meet your needs.
The workplace culture varies. Overall it’s a pretty tough crowd.
The hardest part of the job is traveling if you don’t own a camper and having appropriate gear for the weather as well as as multitasking!
The most enjoyable part of the job is seeing wildlife, picking huckleberries if your posted in the mountains and the wonderful people you meet.

I started out as an asphalt/concrete laborer. The hours were long and the work was very hard. Over time I learned how to operate heavy machines, mason skills, drive small dump trucks with trailers, jackhammers, welding, carpentry and became familiar with many trade skills. When I learned how to read and modify blue prints, the doors opened up for Foreman and I took it.  I excelled at learning the management and leadership skills required and worked my way up fast to supervising other foreman over multi-sector job sites and trade professions. I left this position to join the Army in a time of war.

Arrive on time ready to accomplish any task assigned to me. Fallow all operating and traffic rule. Stay out of all caution roped off areas. Be a team worker. Work will with others. Follow chain of command. Report any insidents that I feel are not safe and could have areas of improvement. 360 awareness 
Always have proper PPE. Use the right tool for the job. Work safe and look out for others. Brothers keeper. Volenter for everything. Be curtious and give respect to others and have integrity for the job at hand.  Don't miss work and work OT if offered.

As a construction laborer I have enjoyed expanding my knowledge and experience in numerous construction trades such as heavy highway, pipeline, power plants, and civil. I have received beneficial on the job training as well as detailed formal training through the apprenticeship program.  It is a privilege to work alongside hundreds of skilled professionals in various trades on both challenging and rewarding projects . I thoroughly enjoy the mental challenges involved in organizing both large and small projects in a safe and efficient manner.

I am constantly learning on the job, it is a very hard demanding work that gives you a sense of purpose and accomplishment in every days work worthwhile. Great pay and benefits. I love that I am constantly learning on a daily basis and the people I meet are amazing and I know that the safety aspect has raised the bar for me and has given me a new perspective off the job as well.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great pay and Benefits Opportunities for Advancement Both Financially and Education. Full Retirement and Great Benefits. They give Back and Make You Proud to be Part of Something Greater.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Waring the Hard Hat in the Heat

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Goal Oriented, Proud Working People always Encouraged to Advance and Grow 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It's hot in the Summer and Cold in the Winter some Managers are Unreliable but all in all Rewarding. 
Lots of Support

Constant changing in the work environment. Many different levels and types of skills involved. I learned safety and job hazard and awareness. Responsible for own and others safety and proper equipment against jobs hazards. Responsible for operating and maintaining various equipment and communicating with supervisors, foremen, and personal. The hardest part of the job is lack of steady constant employment. All jobs will end and reemploy with new people and new locations are involved. Diversity and working with new people and areas. Much travel was involved.

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