⚠️ This article is only meant for tradespeople hired to work at Alterman.
Who is Alterman?
Alterman is a union contractor, and they are required to use the union first. If they can’t find anyone, they can self-perform and hire internally. They have a staff of nearly 1,000 electricians and have operated since 1923. They started in San Antonio, grew into Austin, and are also in New Mexico.
Process at the Union Hall
Initiation Fee - $54 (one time, this is the first month of dues)
Monthly Dues - $44/mo
Need the physical DL/ID and Social Security Card
OSHA 10 - the card is best; a PDF version of the certificate
You can resign afterward if you don’t want to be a part of the union anymore
Tool list from the Union
Alterman’s Onboarding/Orientation Process
Monday - Orientation kicks off at 8 am and 11 am on Mondays at the Alterman Office: 7805 N Loop 1604 E Bldg. 2, Live Oak, TX 78233
First, the orientation takes about two and a half hours to complete paperwork (I9, setting up direct deposit, W-4, etc.)
Second, they’ll head to get a drug screen after the orientation
Third, they’ll head to the Union Hall for paperwork and to get their “union card” and their membership set up
Tuesday - 8 hr safety training on Tuesday
Wednesday - Head out to the job site!
Leonard and the Alterman team will provide that information to tradespeople.
FAQs
What is the difference between the CE/CW and apprentice wage scales?
The CE/CW scale is for electricians who aren’t in courses with the union
The Apprentice scale is for electricians who have completed a certain amount of coursework with the Union hall