QuestionElectrical

Could I apply to a Jersey IBEW local instead of Local 3? Aunt lives in North Bergen

Queens kid, still in an electrical program. Local 3 is the dream but everybody knows how hard it is. My aunt lives in North Bergen and said I could stay with her after I graduate. I know jurisdiction is a "call them and ask" thing, which I will. But for the Jersey people: if I moved to Hudson County, would I just apply to whatever local covers there like anybody else? Is it dumb to move states for an apprenticeship? My foreman on weekends says I'm overthinking it. edit: not trying to skip the line anywhere, just want options.

2 replies

JunctionBoxJunkie

electrical student · Mercer County, NJ

Mercer kid, totally different part of the state, but my cousin moved from Philly to Trenton for the same reason, and he said the local wanted proof he actually lived here, a lease or bills in his name or something like that, I don't remember exactly. So if you do it, do it for real and keep your paperwork.

1 helpful · Sep 29

Flushing.sparks

electrical student · Queens, NY

Makes sense. Going to call both and ask about residency before I say anything to my aunt. Thanks all.

1 helpful · Sep 30