Union Brass vs. ‘Growth’ of ‘Skilled Labor’
“Union bosses publicly claim to support more apprenticeships in construction. But they do everything they can to keep the number of newly certified journeypersons to a minimum.”
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.