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    Are unions really evil?

    The median weekly earnings for construction workers in the U.S. last year was $1,000 for union members and just $624 for non-union workers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It especially pays if you're a UNION Operating Engineer! Members of the International Union of...
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    Crane operator wages in your area

    Seattle, WA Wages for Local 302 through June 2010 the last contract was $9 over 3 years Pension $7.55 Health $6.90 Training and Apprenticeship $.70 Union Dues $25 a month plus 2% of gross $36.92 Cranes: Over 300 tons or 300' of boom Cranes: Friction Over 200 tons...
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    Little Purple Bag

    Yesterday, the electricians were begging for some hook time. All they needed was 20-30 minutes to fly some cable spools to the roof. They weren't on the crane schedule and nobody wanted to give up the hook. Many hours into the day I found time to sneak the hook away and help them out. At the end...
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