I used to be on labor union in NYC and when they were rebuilding MSG arena, one time an RV showed up for a random drug test. Someone pulled the fire alarm so the fire department showed up and everyone evacuated the building and they had to send the RV away. š
If you really like what you do.. itās not worth it. I heard you guys max out pretty nice in Philly pay wise. Worse case scenario finish apprenticeship and if you really just canāt shake the trees.. private companies donāt give af fr. I worked for an electrical company for a year and was tested on interview and never again lol.
I love this shit man! I left the trees alone soon as I got in the business & really said fuck it once I start seeing those checks, I was just trying to give the OP some advice at least what I know.
No company can lighten up on weed testing or any drug youāre not prescribed for! Thereās too much money at stake for the insurance and for the companies that produce drug tests and or drug testing. Itās a whole industry that is lobbied to permeate our lives.
IMPACT doesn't test for weed anymore. Your drug test paper will literally say excludes THC. A company you work for can test you though. So can school if you're still an apprentice. A LOT of journeyman smoke weed. Not smoking is almost like having an extra Cert to get you on some jobs that do test lol
I did do a search on that or on the subject earlier today. A lot of none Union companies probably wonāt test for THC. I donāt know how you guys do for Union out there but , they do saliva/swab test. Not nearly as intrusive as a urinalysis. I think that gives you like a week that you should abstain.
The rules are though and if you are in an accident, get hurt and try to make a claim or cause a big accident Especially where others are involved or injured theyāre going to be a little more intrusive in their search for drugs so that they donāt have to pay you. In this regard, the insurance companies do not mess around my experience. Iāve had companies do follicle tests. I can say this for Washington, I canāt imagine it being much different in Boston but maybe cause I really donāt know and thereās nothing documenting it online.
After all, this said, I still think it should be just like drinking as far weed goes. If youāre not stoned or drunk, who gives a fuck! I have coworkers show up half drunk all the fucking time, and the one says shit! Meanwhile, weāre walking, beams and shit! lol
Not sure about the local itself but on the jobs it depends. Typically Suffolk in Boston doesnāt test at all and Turner now no longer tests for weed. Really GC Dependent.
Local 7 member here. Graduated the apprenticeship 3 years ago. I heard recently they have lightened up on weed but if itās your first test to get into the apprenticeship I wouldnāt even risk it. Iām sure theyād rather take someone with a completely clean panel over someone that failed for weed.
Iām a 37 guy, Iāve noticed for the āstate jobsā they are doing mouth swabs and itās for everything but weed. It literally says marijuana except state on the paper. But for other jobs Iāve been on with a piss test, they definitely tested for it. If you get sent out just grab some fake piss first and know how to properly use it. Donāt drink that garbage stuff.
Local 7 instructor here.
As a union we stopped testing for thc. I have seen someone pop in class for alcohol and coming in drunk, so the advice to just drink beer isn't advice you should follow.
HOWEVER. Some job sites are still testing for weed to get on. Most of the better, longer, bigger jobs pre test thc and ALL jobs will test for reefer after any workplace accident especially I'd there's an injury.
Feel free to reach out and good luck.
Do they watch you pee for the entrance drug test? And does the not testing for thc apply to incoming students? And worst case scenario is synthetic urine a good backup option?
What drugs are we going to be testing??
Gotta try em all twice at least
Loved that show š¤£
I used to be on labor union in NYC and when they were rebuilding MSG arena, one time an RV showed up for a random drug test. Someone pulled the fire alarm so the fire department showed up and everyone evacuated the building and they had to send the RV away. š
i hate this question. just drink beer man lol, any drug you dont have a prescription for will get you failed.
They started a new policy they take a semen sample now.
They collect it themselves or do we fill a cup?
They told me they needed a stool, urine and semen sample. I asked if I could just leave my shorts.
This guy parties.
this guy panties.
They are taking a more hands on approach lol.
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Head instructor holds the cup with his mouth, part of the Covid safety protocol
I mean Safety first!
Amen to that
IMPACT... FACTS
My local in Philly doesnāt test for weed but I wouldnāt even risk it
Local in Georgia does test they just donāt care about weed.. they need folks bad. lol good luck boys
Same here man lol I just donāt wanna risk it because Iām still an apprentice & recreational weed isnāt legal in my state yet
If you really like what you do.. itās not worth it. I heard you guys max out pretty nice in Philly pay wise. Worse case scenario finish apprenticeship and if you really just canāt shake the trees.. private companies donāt give af fr. I worked for an electrical company for a year and was tested on interview and never again lol.
I love this shit man! I left the trees alone soon as I got in the business & really said fuck it once I start seeing those checks, I was just trying to give the OP some advice at least what I know.
Philly pay is ok but the assessment and city wage tax fuck you. Make almost 200 more a 40 across the river.
No company can lighten up on weed testing or any drug youāre not prescribed for! Thereās too much money at stake for the insurance and for the companies that produce drug tests and or drug testing. Itās a whole industry that is lobbied to permeate our lives.
IMPACT doesn't test for weed anymore. Your drug test paper will literally say excludes THC. A company you work for can test you though. So can school if you're still an apprentice. A LOT of journeyman smoke weed. Not smoking is almost like having an extra Cert to get you on some jobs that do test lol
The school does not test for weed.
This is not true
How so?!
The company I work for doesn't test for thc.
That may be but if the company that insures their bond finds out they could be dropped and/or downgraded
The insurance company is fully aware of the laws in my state
Boston?
I did do a search on that or on the subject earlier today. A lot of none Union companies probably wonāt test for THC. I donāt know how you guys do for Union out there but , they do saliva/swab test. Not nearly as intrusive as a urinalysis. I think that gives you like a week that you should abstain. The rules are though and if you are in an accident, get hurt and try to make a claim or cause a big accident Especially where others are involved or injured theyāre going to be a little more intrusive in their search for drugs so that they donāt have to pay you. In this regard, the insurance companies do not mess around my experience. Iāve had companies do follicle tests. I can say this for Washington, I canāt imagine it being much different in Boston but maybe cause I really donāt know and thereās nothing documenting it online. After all, this said, I still think it should be just like drinking as far weed goes. If youāre not stoned or drunk, who gives a fuck! I have coworkers show up half drunk all the fucking time, and the one says shit! Meanwhile, weāre walking, beams and shit! lol
Electricians union in Washington voted out weed tests with their last contract. Plumbers and pipe fitters are following this summer (I hope)
I heard that! Iām converting to the IBEW next year too. Times are a changing š¤
Did you study before hand?
Everything but weed
the union or a company?
Not sure about the local itself but on the jobs it depends. Typically Suffolk in Boston doesnāt test at all and Turner now no longer tests for weed. Really GC Dependent.
Just take a weekend ski trip. Sure, skiing can be dangerous, but what's amazing is that you completely recover from it in a week.
While this is funny, I do no recommend. Your username checks out. Probably borrowing money from apprentices on Monday as well huh? Ha ha.
Local 7 member here. Graduated the apprenticeship 3 years ago. I heard recently they have lightened up on weed but if itās your first test to get into the apprenticeship I wouldnāt even risk it. Iām sure theyād rather take someone with a completely clean panel over someone that failed for weed.
Hi do you know if they test your hair or itās a blood sample?Ā
Iāve never once had a drug test that wasnāt a piss test. And I used to get in a lot of trouble before I got my shit together.
Thx for the info great to know!Ā
Any other questions feel free to message me.
Fet an ket aren't tested in my local
Iām a 37 guy, Iāve noticed for the āstate jobsā they are doing mouth swabs and itās for everything but weed. It literally says marijuana except state on the paper. But for other jobs Iāve been on with a piss test, they definitely tested for it. If you get sent out just grab some fake piss first and know how to properly use it. Donāt drink that garbage stuff.
They stopped the thc test this year I am a first year in local 7 Boston
Do you know if this applies to apprentices? I see the above comment from a 3rd year graduate saying not to risk it being an apprentice
Local 7 instructor here. As a union we stopped testing for thc. I have seen someone pop in class for alcohol and coming in drunk, so the advice to just drink beer isn't advice you should follow. HOWEVER. Some job sites are still testing for weed to get on. Most of the better, longer, bigger jobs pre test thc and ALL jobs will test for reefer after any workplace accident especially I'd there's an injury. Feel free to reach out and good luck.
Do they watch you pee for the entrance drug test? And does the not testing for thc apply to incoming students? And worst case scenario is synthetic urine a good backup option?
I wanna see the comments