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Anyone have an update on the Las Vegas list local 18??

Nope, My buddy is 33. I will let you know when he gets the call. Heard that list is pretty much dead unless they start construction on the new casino or the stadium.

Anyone on the milwaukee list or have any inight on the area? I don't believe I am ranked high enough to get a call, but I know there are a few big projects downtown. I'm curious how many elevator jobs are created from major procects like the new Bucks stadium or the Northwestern mutual buildings.

Mark,

Usually one elevator = 1 Mechanic and 1 helper. However, that helper can be anything from the apprenticeship or a mechanic that has agreed to be a helper @ 80% rate.

Once an elevator is done they'll move on to another job. The easiest elevator can take from 4 days to 2 weeks to complete.

The building I'm working on has seven elevators with only two crews working. We'll be there until it is finished. Then on to the next job.

This cannot be stated enough, they will hire off the list only as a last resort. If any other guy was laid off they get called before anyone on the list.

Do not compare Locals. LA has roughly 1800 members so yeah, they're at 200 on their list but most locals are roughly 200 members which would mean (everything being equal) that an average local would be on #20. Also, how many guys turn down the job or get run off? LA might be bowing through their list because they can run off anyone and replace them the next day.

Thanks for the information. I guess I had assumed there would be more people involved in the larger projects and that would force some employers hands to call off the list.

Like I said, I am ranked pretty high (in the 70s). So I don't anticipate a call seeing as there are only about 200 in the milwaukee local. I was just curious what impact,if any, the big new buildings had on elevator employment.

Any news on the LA list?

A buddy of mine that was #33 on the Vegas list got called today. He turned it down so I know they are at least on #34.

Any update on the LA list?

Nope, but I heard the bench is empty. Has anyone tried to call the local?

Whats the bench refer to?

Those who have a rank and are waiting to be called are said to be "on the bench". Like sports, sitting on the bench waiting to be called into the game.

Actually the bench is everyone. Mechanics, helpers, apprentices. After they get hired, the business representative will call off the list. You are not on the bench, you are draft picks. Your ranking is your draft position.

Oh ok gotcha, I stand corrected.

lol I'm 24, nice to meet you

Hey Erok have you been called yet?

No not yet

They should start calling people Friday!

Are you referring to the local 8 list. I'm not on the local 8 list. I'm on the local 18 list.
Anyone have updates?

I'm on the local 18 list too

Erok ur 150 on the LA list right?