When choosing an apprenticeship in the skilled trades, young people need to know the differences between a union and a non union apprenticeship. This article talks about the differences for plumbing apprenticeships. But the same information applies to electricians and other skilled trades in construction.
Union vs. Non-Union Apprenticeships
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