From what I can see, both of these caucuses in the House of Representatives have very similar aims - the Blue Collar Caucus seems to want to expand union power, invest in infrastructure, expand training opportunities, and otherwise raise wages, while the Labor Caucus seems to focus on the expansion of union power. But if one is just a subset of another, why did they not just have the Blue Collar Caucus? And why are some representatives members of one but not the other, if they're as similar as they sound?
I wanna prove that its workers across all sectors.
Excuse me for being blunt, but would an EPC firm be the right place to go? I just don't mesh well with the "rough around the edges"/"union" people - it's not for me, and I've tried, and as much as I like them I feel like I'd be happier in a different environment. Has anyone else found a different place?
My background is chemical engineering by the way?
Thanks,
UPDATE: y;all are funny, i can't stop laughing, also how do non-engineers stumble upon us LOL
I see this mentality every day because I work for wholesale supply and work with contractors.
These guys are typically hyper conservative, complain about people "not wanting to work" and then complain about the fact they never get vacations, hurt all the time and then in the same breath wear the fact they work so hard like a badge of honor.
It seems like total toxic thinking. Self defeating mentality. They are proud of the fact they are working their lives away to "own the libs"
You can't explain to these people why there are others resigning and looking to enrich their quality of life away from the grind..these guys feel like they are shouldering the entire economy and country on their backs
Im the only gal who stocks at my job. I work for the frozen/refrigerated department of a store for 3 years now. Im often lifting 30-50 lbs. I also do basic maintenance on the freezer/cooler units. Im doing physical labor all day for 5-6 days a week. I admittedly have become weaker this year due to some injuries. I learned how important it is to exercise and stretch. Physical therapy saved my knees. My knees and back used to be injured, now they're strong! Sadly now its my shoulder giving me issues though from those repetitive stocking motions. Ughh. Even alternating arms doesn't help. Lol. Some part of my body is always unhappy. Once I can fix my shoulder and occasional wrist issues I'll be set tho.
My job taught me to prioritize skin care because its such a cold, dry environment and my hands would regularly be super red and even bleed in the summer. Winter is god awful. Its tough work. I find it so rewarding though. Even if the wage I get blows (12$ an hour). I only stay because I have... issues. I have speech problems and ADD. And I can't drive. Cashiering was horrible. This is the only job I can mentally stand so far
Its weird being the only gal at my job. Guys either are super aloof and ignore my existence or they're really cool. I like how I don't feel pressured to look pretty im this department either. I can just be me, dress in a masc-manner and not face consequences for it.
Ive had to figure out so many work-ergonomic solutions these past few years. I found good gloves for working in ice. I found out kneeling pads are way better than knee kads.(using both however is great.). Bread-carts are a stockers besy friend. It really helps prevents back pain. And I use this metal rod thingy with a hook to pull milk crates out to the sales floor, that way I don't have to unnecessarily lift 32 lbs (I mean I can, but if I can save myself the trouble thats great for my shoulder, lol.)
Sorry for the rambles I just dont get to talk about my job much. It excites me sometimes. Idk if this is even the righr sub for this type of labor but i love reading the tips on here and I hope I can get into a trade one day!
Hello!
Sorry if this is a little random. It's just something I've been struggling to navigate. I am a female welder who has been going on some dates with a guy with a white collar job and lifestyle. I understand if these labels are a little archaic, but I've never dated someone like this before and I've been having some self doubt.
We seem to have a very reverse dynamic, and though he's never mentioned having a problem with it, I still find myself embarrassed pretty often. My hands are rough and scarred, my clothes are full of tears and holes. I also have some pretty masculine interests in comparison as well. I find myself always nervous that I'll appear too manly.
I feel like I'm being ridiculous. Have any of you ladies been in a situation like this? It's been a long time since I've had this much interest in a person before, so It's making me extra nervous.
I'm curious is there any blue collar profession I could realistically learn and get work in as a woman, being in my late 40s now? My limitation is I have asthma and chemical exposures is a no, got to be in clean air.
I have education in computer field and worked in it for a while but do not like it and will not work in it again. Thinking of leaving the country for early retirement and downshifting but wonder if there's blue collar opportunity out there for women of my age. I like tinkering with things though only have limited skills like some house repairs and installations, etc (mostly because I had been nomadic for a long time and had no chance to have a shop to really build things in) and I have lots of physical strength. I know that age is a huge limiting factor in most probably and any profession, I wonder if there's any opportunity at all.
Edit: looking for something that doesn't require long training, 2 years max
I gleamed this sentiment from a blue-collar community. Is this sound & cogent? Do people in cognitively stimulating work such as software development find themselves forgoing stimulating mental activities outside of work for physical activities?
I do notice that many engineers seem to enjoy running, cycling, and hiking, almost stereotypically, although many positions are concentrated in areas with opportunities for such outdoor activities(seattle, bay).
Disclaimer: The circumstances giving rise to this post may be peculiar to the United States and TEC. Demographics may be different in provinces like Canada, the West Indies, and the Southern Hemisphere. It goes without saying that the C of E's circumstances are drastically different as well.
Historically, the Protestant Episcopal Church was considered to be the church of the elite. Today, this is still somewhat true, but the wealth gap between Evangelicals, Catholics, and Mainliners has closed significantly. More and more, however, people with no religious affiliation--the much-discussed "Nones"-- come from the lower classes as often as the wealthy and educated. H. Richard Niebuhr's prediction has come true, but in an interesting way: yesteryear's "churches of the disinherited" are no longer, but not necessarily because the churches are gentrifying. Rather, the poor are still poor; they're just less religious. Could TEC benefit from reaching out to the unchurched working class?
For my part, while I believe that practical Anglican spirituality can bring hope, peace, and meaning to the stressful, overworked, and often bleak lives of those all around me, it feels like a hard sell, especially to people whose entire knowledge of Christianity comes from pop culture, childhood trauma, or the news. Anglicanism's biggest selling points: the BCP, the via media, normal life, rationality, diversity, homeliness, hymns, Psalms... They're not exactly sexy. If we believe this is what Anglicanism has to offer, and believe it's for everyone, how do we present it to everyone, including those who may not have interest in its current appearance in America?
I’m 24 and currently working in software sales in texas but I hate it. I want a simpler, quieter life. My wife and I want to move to Vermont once our lease here is up and I am hoping to go to school on the side to learn a trade. What are some high paying blue collar jobs in Vermont? I just want to make an honest living working with my hands and support my family
Imagine just how many diseases would occur if trash pickup stopped for 1 month. Imagine how fast people would starve if farmers said fuck it. If mechanics all stopped working we’d have shit for transportation. Shout out to all the blue collar workers
Everyone acts on Reddit like trades are the best thing ever. Every subreddit post related to finding a new career, they say "trades is the best" or " computer science". That's not exactly true for everyone. Trades/blue collar work is not for everyone. Some people don't want to deal with broken bodies at such an late age. Trades is way too over pushed on Reddit and it's not good as it can be a disservice to some people.
Or do I need to be all or nothing - “the US needs to become socialist”
This is a topic I feel strongly about because it affects me personally. I am a college student who works in the service industry (well actually currently unemployed, just quit my job recently but am finding a new one). At my job, I was only given 25 cent a year raises. I went from 10$ an hr to 10.75$ in the time I worked there. Many other service industry jobs also only pay around this rate in my state in the metropolitan areas. Then there are the working hours too in other jobs that are just horrendous.
I also fear retaliation for my actions. I’ve thought of creating those “lawn signs” that talk about this and placing them around. But what if I get seen doing it and I’m like blacklisted from jobs?
*Further clarification on my “all or nothing” remark - this is about creating signs with the explicit message of becoming a socialist state (if that is the correct way to go about things), although I’m open to other methods of protest and awareness
To start, I grew up in CA but have never lived in SF — I've only visited many times and know many people that currently live in SF.
I was having a discussion with a friend about the (in)accessibility of transportation in SF in comparison with NYC and how that naturally perpetuates class segregation between neighborhoods, but I was curious as to where the service workers, blue collar workers, and non-white-collar-techies of bay area live if they work in the city?
Furthermore, assuming they're commuting from outside the city, how do they get into the city and how long does it take?
