Eisboch wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
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I happen to know a lot about union apprenticeship programs in the masonry,
electrical and plumbing trades. None of the programs is aimed at turning
out low-end residential workers who build houses. That's for the unskilled
work force.


Good grief Harry.

Sometimes I think you know more about deep frying turkeys.

Have you ever considered that your little slice of experience in the world
is exactly that .... a little slice?

Eisboch




Residential "stick" house construction makes up a tiny percentage of
union construction work nationwide. There was a time when a significant
number of new houses in the Detroit, Chicago, and Cleveland markets were
union built and, to a much lesser degree, that was also true in certain
New England markets, but these days, unionized construction workers are
almost exclusively involved in commercial and multi-family units.

I know this because I regularly see the hours worked stats of several
international unions. The hours worked stats include local rates, and
there are very few "residential rates" hours in the mix. Stick-built
usually has a lower hourly rate.

Now, what is your point?