Current member in the Teledata side. Wish this union would be more active/supportive with their members and show up on job sites to make sure everything is being honored in the contract with current employers. As opposed to only showing up only when issues need to be addressed.
I'm a former member and I would not recommend this union to anyone if you like being treated like a person. I worked there for 3 to 4 years. yea the pay is better than non union but what they don't tell you when you sign up is that your voice doesn't matter. the supposed board does not care about its members. they all just sit in their offices all day fattening their pockets while the real workers put up with trash companies like fisk electric or melton. those companies I mentioned casually ignore the by laws and enforce the ones beneficial to them. The piece of trash superintendent at fisk that goes by the name of "bubba" is the worst kind of scum to work for. He's the type of guy that gets off on firing guys left and right and of course, the guys at the local don't care. Nothing was done to correct the situatuation. In the end, I gave up. Don't waste your time trying to sign up for this "union"because those guys are not union.
3rd yr apprentice, attend the school taught by outstanding instructors. Enjoy working hard with the people I call brothers.
I been on the books for about a year now,the brotherhood is weak in 716 . I so tire of them not able to put men to work . I hate I have to travel just to make a living .
Called and emailed this place about learning to become an electrician . ...and absolutely NO RESPONSE....what a waste
I am a dues paying member of the IBEW 716 Local, however, I no longer work with my tools. I have stepped out of being an electrical laborer and have been estimating for a very large General Contractor.
My opinion is this... This Local and the IBEW as a whole provide the most consistently trained and quality electrical labor when compared to the non-union firms in the area. The management often push to compete by giving their best pursuit to remain under-budget and ahead of schedule.
I have had a very good experience with the Local 716's leadership, guidance and I trust that my projects that they are awarded are always in good hands.
As for Bubba @ Fisk Electric, I do not care for him either. Some men are leaders, some men are teachers... Bubba is not one of those. He may be intelligent and knows his job, but he is the sort of man that if you give him an ounce of power... he will abuse it. I would adamantly refuse to work with him again.
That being said... he does NOT represent what the IBEW stands for. So my opinion will never be based on his behaviors.
I had one of the best experiences with a company rep here. The gentleman went above and beyond to make sure that I had all the information that I needed to make an informed decision about starting a new career in the electrical industry. He was not a PR guy, but you wouldn't know that by the way he represented himself and this company. I visited the Friday before Labor Day. The receptionist in the front was quite dismissive, but this guy redeemed the entire organization, and appeared to be very genuine about wanting me to succeed at becoming an electrician.
Member since 1974. Retired now. Best Electricians available! Accredited Apprentice School. All members are licensed and trained. If your young and looking for a career. No better field. I give them 5 stars because they don t have more.
THANK GOD IBEW 716 IS LOOKING OUT FOR HOUSTON TEXAS !!!!
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Called the dues office several times and after being on hold for 30 min i was hung up on and then forwarded to a answering machine. This is not the first time. Only way to get through to them is to go in. And to think this office wanted a raise...
I love the local 716, it has been a good career change. It has a great educational program and at the same time helped me obtain a job. The experience has been rewarding. The local has provided a great living standard for my family and I. If you are an electrician or want to learn more I recommend it.
Great union! Hate the location and the drive in the city
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