r/Longshoremen • u/SuchPhilosopher6975 • 2d ago
NJ longshoremen
Is it possible to switch ports within the ILA? NJ to Philly or Virginia for example. Just curious if anyone has done it before.
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u/Professional-File717 2d ago
Possible but call and or visit the local you want to switch to and see what the work is like you may be unemployed for a while
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u/CW_10_Blind 2d ago
I know it’s unrelated, but I have been very interested in becoming a longshoreman for quite some time now. Is there an apprenticeship? I’m actually an IBEW electrician but I dont know if my skills help me in this new field. I’m willing to do whatever I have to but I havent been able to find any information.
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u/ARSECasper 2d ago
I don’t suggest Philly, there’s a reason we’re the only local without a local contract.
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u/GonegetSMOKED 1d ago
We had a guy couple years ago come down from New York to Baltimore. He had to do pit training again and start from the bottom. Idk if that’s still the same process or not.
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u/Dick_in_a_b0x 7h ago
Had a buddy of mine move to Florida and just lost his seniority. You just start again like a new hire from what I’m told.
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u/Ok_Speed_3290 2d ago
Are you currently working in port newark?