TEAMSTERS LOCAL 631

Essentially you just put up and take down convention booths of all shapes, sizes, and designs, with people from both the Teamsters Union and companies that they provide labor for. Your coworkers will be other union members, mostly long term (think 15/20 year) Teamsters. There is also a thing called carpet call, where you pull up tape and roll up carpet around 75 to 150 feet long, with a partner and sometimes solo. It's hard work but it's very fulfilling, I have sometimes extended my shift (you can ask if they have the work) to 20 hours, which gets you double time at 16 and time and a half after 8. Skilled work pays $36 an hour (for extra board), and $20 an hour for unskilled labor. Skills are determined by licensed work, i.e; forklift usage and I&D (Install and Dismantle) which is provided by the Teamsters Training Center themselves. Once applications open for the apprenticeship, the pay structure starts at $20, going up 4 dollars every 500 hours until you journey out at 2000 hours, at level 4 you earn $36. Unpaid apprenticeship, around 2 months of classes if you can pay your bills for that long, and then semi-guaranteed work for apprentices and journeypeople.

 A typical Day at work was you get there and clock in , and depending on where they (management) assigned you for work you would meet up with crew members and discuss targets for the day as well as safety .If I was assigned to Freight I would get to a forklift check it out make sure it was operable , fill propane tank if necessary, get bill of lading from foreman and load a truck with stuff. Or unload a truck and stage at assigned exhibit space for installing crew. If I was assigned to install or dismantle an exhibit display(wooden or metal structures held together with various fasteners)I would meet up with crew for that. I learned a lot about forklift operating and basic assembly. The hardest part of the job was that the hours rotated , and it was never full time .

You need to be at the top of your ‘game’ . . . 
Time tables exist at every turn, requiring one to have the organizational skills to maintain control, yet, also have the ability to be flexible in handling issues as they occur, and they will occur - Murphy’s Law does exist . . . 
Each job phase requires meeting a time table to effect the final outcome, a successful show opening . . . 
Convention services is truly a team effort requiring strong leadership skills

My Union has protected my rights while working and backs the employees during times of turmoil, like now.  We all are a specialized group that sets up conventions in the busiest city for them.  We have a journeyman training program that consists of classroom instruction in addition to gaining experience by working on the floor.  Great industry, I started 38 years ago and it was very seasonal and slow.  Over the years Las Vegas has become the greatest convention city and we are proud of that.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Wages, pension, heathcare. I was treated with dignity and respect. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I had many responsibilities. Represented around 2000 ups employees. Had to be very organized at all times. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
We had a good team of union reps, and good leadership. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Long hours,  meetings, lots of investigation work, lots of computer work.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Having an awesome retirement plan for my future.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No stress for me, union hourly pay rate is too awesome to stress.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Adventurous & always challenging, never a dull moment

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Always knowing what time im starting & never knowing what time im done

I wasted my time joining this union paying my dues on time and NEVER hardly received any work....they definitely have their favorites who are always working...If you do get an assignment, after their done with you, they don't even need you again the next day...I also noticed there's usually only one race of person who stays busy with consistent work...If you're white you'll definitely be favored with all of the work...They love and take care of their own.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The hands on training and experience with professional and skilled teachers in the same field of work. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Being picked out of the bunches of skilled workers 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It's a very fast pace but relaxed environment and a fair diverse culture 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Exciting for me everyday

What is the best part of working at the company?
The Pay higher than it would be normally. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
It’s not consistent work available 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Fast paced environment with a mixed culture 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Loud and fast paced yet efficient

Job consists of general labor and teamwork and also critical thinking. Workplace is very diverse and job assignments are always different. Hardest part of the job would be not being familiar with areas of the workplace because of lack of experience in that industry. Most enjoyable part would be the diverse workforce along with the simplicity of the job.

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