Well, Christie..., Here in Los Angeles/Orange county, we are in Local 18's area. Last time I heard, there were like 500 hundred people on the "bench", waiting for work. The union even told them not to hold their breath, but to seek work in other industries. It's extremely slow. Yes, service is fairly constant, but that doesn't create new jobs, except for the trickle of new elevators coming off of warranty service.
Wish I had better news. If and when things pick up, it wouldn't hurt to be already signed up at the hall. I suspect they might not be taking any new applicants right now, but that could change. Anyway, here's their number 800-428-5226.
There is an oil boom town in the mid west, that pays great, but there's zero entertainment or charm to the place. It's a place to go to survive, and to make money. I'll google it, see if I can find it, and post it back here.
