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what are the benefits of being a cement mason in the union?

If i were to be a cement mason, how would be able to join the cement union and what are the necessary steps that i would have to even take to do so for this trade?

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Pay and benefits vary by region, but in general, Union Carpenters are better paid, better trained, and safer than non-union construction workers. We work in many areas including concrete, scaffolding, interior/exterior systems, and more. The #1 reason to be a Union Carpenter is flexibility. Whenever I here “xyz company” is a great place to work, I think “xyz company” is a great place to get fired/laid off from! The point is, you’ve got options if an employer doesn’t work out.

John recommends the following next steps:

Start by googling union carpenter. Here’s a start. https://swmscarpenters.org/news/
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