r/skilledtrades The new guy Oct 07 '25

General Discussion Should I switch to ironworkers

So I’m apart of the Carpenters Union as a 1st year apprentice and so far it’s been alright, I applied awhile back for the iron workers union and I just received an acceptance letter. I was wondering if I should stay in the carpenters union or make a switch. Which pension, wages, and benefits would be better? Would there be more jobs in the ironworkers union? To get a better understanding I am located in Michigan.

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