A Green Light For Union-Free Job Training?
One of the key goals of the U.S. Department of Labor since President Donald Trump’s second term commenced in January 2025 has been to expand the number of apprenticeships in America to “at least a million.”
Welder: Big Labor Denies Workers Opportunities
Former UA union member Karl Ludwig: The UA “intentionally excludes potential pipefitters from the labor market to limit supply and drive up prices. Worse yet, the exclusion means less pipefitting work gets done.”
Former Pipefitter Explains His Reasons for Leaving so-called "Union Solidarity"
Karl's a thoughtful former member of the Pipefitters Union who at first was excited about his new career. But after his own investigation into the claims and promises of union officials, Karl decided on a nonunion career path.