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Dale R.
Journeyman Electrician · IBEW 26
Ashburn, VA · Data Center2h
Shutdown wrapping up at the QTS campus. They're calling 40 more hands next week — $58/hr scale + $175 per diem. DM if you're rolling.
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States covered
01 · Wages
Union Wage Tracker
Compare union scales, prevailing rates, and per diem nationwide. Chase the highest-paying calls — without guessing.
| Local | Location | Scale / hr | Per Diem | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBEW Local 3 | New York, NY | $68.50 | $145 | +4.2% |
| IBEW Local 11 | Los Angeles, CA | $62.10 | $130 | +3.1% |
| Plumbers 130 | Chicago, IL | $58.90 | $125 | +5.5% |
| Ironworkers 401 | Philadelphia, PA | $54.70 | $110 | +2.8% |
| Pipefitters 597 | Chicago, IL | $61.40 | $135 | +6.1% |
| IBEW Local 134 | Chicago, IL | $59.80 | $130 | +3.9% |
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02 · Network
Traveler Feed
Shutdowns, storm work, refinery outages, data center calls — straight from the boots on the ground.
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María S.
Pipefitter · UA 597
Baytown, TX · Refinery Outage5h
Turnaround starts April 12. 7-12s, double time after 40. Bring your TWIC, fit-for-duty, and patience. Worth every hour.
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Tyler M.
Lineman · IBEW 1245
Florida Panhandle · Storm Work1d
Heading down for hurricane restoration. Convoy leaves Atlanta 0500. Stay safe brothers — keep your head on a swivel.
03 · Certifications
Certification Hub
Upload your tickets, track every expiration, and discover which certs unlock the next pay bump.
OSHA 30
Mar 2027
Wage Lift+$2/hr
NFPA 70E
Aug 2026
Wage Lift+$4/hr
NCCER Core
Lifetime
Wage Lift+$3/hr
Rigging & Signal
Nov 2026
Wage Lift+$5/hr
TWIC
Jun 2026
Wage LiftRequired
Crane CCO
Feb 2028
Wage Lift+$8/hr
6G Welding
Jul 2026
Wage Lift+$12/hr
Instrumentation
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Wage Lift+$6/hr
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Mentors active
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Apprentices guided
04 · Mentorship
Don't climb
alone.
Every journeyman was an apprentice first. Pair up with seasoned hands, swap hard-earned advice, answer questions in your trade, and earn reputation badges as you bring the next generation up.
- Find a mentor in your trade and local
- Earn rep badges for verified guidance
- Build a public mentorship resume
05 · The Toolbox
Tools & Tech Feed
Battery tech, smart PPE, AI on the jobsite, and honest hands-on reviews — no sponsored fluff.
Battery Tech
Milwaukee MX FUEL Generator
5800W of cordless backup that runs a job trailer all day. Reviewed by 412 hands.
Read review →
Smart PPE
Connected Arc Flash Suit
Heart-rate, temp, fall detection baked into Cat 4 PPE. Real protection plus telemetry.
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AI in Construction
Layout AI for Conduit Runs
Photo your wall, get a bend-by-bend run sheet. Saves a half-day on rough-in.
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New Tools
DeWALT POWERSTACK 20V
More watts, smaller pack, longer cycle life. The new daily driver for impact and grinder.
Read review →
06 · Your Path
Career Progression Dashboard
Every cert, state, project, and dollar — tracked. Level up like the RPG you've been playing the whole time.
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Journeyman Electrician · IBEW Local 26
Jake Reeves
LV. 2714,820 / 18,000 XP
12
Certs
23
States Worked
47
Projects
+184%
Pay Growth
Achievements
Storm VetMentor LV.46G Welder50-State ClubOutage SlayerFirst Year Done
07 · Community
More Than a Feed
LinkedIn meets the union hall. Modern social tools built for how trades actually communicate.
Profiles & Network
Verified trade-specific profiles you'd be proud to hand a foreman.
DMs & Discussions
Direct messages, trade groups, and shop talk that actually moves work.
Project Photos
Show the bends, the burns, the finished panels. Build your portfolio.
Job Referrals
Pass the call to a brother — and get credit when they sign on.
Event Meetups
Local nights, training events, union halls — find your people IRL.
Trade Groups
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Track the work.
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