I think your problem is thinking you are a specialized trade.
You have to learn how to multitask.
Esp in your union enviroment....
We as electricians have to do more than just electrical work sometimes.
We get to pour concrete, fix drywall, frame up missing supports,....ect.
I worked in a steel mill once, union controlled. The company was combining the electrical depts, mechanical depts and such so that everyone could do everyones job. This is more effiecent for everyone. If a needed a bracket for something, I went and cut the angle iron, welded it together, drove a forklift around. bascially could do anything. even operate the machines if need be.
The Union put up such a fight over this multitasking, I believe they went on strike.
(I don't remmmber the details, I left them after 6 months of 21 turns).
Anyhow, the plant closed down and moved to Ohio , I think.
So in short, the workers bet against the multitasked work force, and lost.
Just something to think about.......
Dnk.....
