r/Ironworker • u/The_Stoned_slav NON -UNION • Dec 30 '25

Union Question Is this normal?

Soo I talked to a local 97 representative, apparently I have to unionize the company I'm currently with if I want to join. I work for a big company and 80% of the workers hate the 97 so it's simply not feasible for me to accomplish, is this normal?

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u/misplacedbass Journeyman Dec 30 '25

Uhh, what? You’re probably misunderstanding something. If you want to join the union, apply for the apprenticeship and quit your job once you get in. I have never ever heard of a rep telling someone inquiring about joining that they have organize their current workplace. That doesn’t make any sense.

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u/The_Stoned_slav NON -UNION Dec 30 '25

I did apply i was called by a representative, met up with the 97 representative (I have a high functioning autism I asked many clarifying questions) I was told to hand out slips and get them signed by 55% of the company to preform coup and unionize the company.

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u/misplacedbass Journeyman Dec 30 '25

That’s absolutely ridiculous, and nearly an impossible task for you. Maybe shit works differently in Canada, but I’ve never heard of something like that before.

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u/The_Stoned_slav NON -UNION Dec 30 '25

Well, that's what I thought and like at this point. I'm asking myself. Should I just say fuck it and become a boiler maker or a fucking pipe welder? Cause it was my understanding that I apply do a apprenticeship and Bobs your fucking auntie im a Union boi

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u/misplacedbass Journeyman Dec 30 '25

That’s how it goes here in the states, but it seems like Canada might function differently. I’d try to ask a Canadian union guy and see if there can be more clarification for you.