I am looking to start in the longshoreman field. My background as a fisherman should show I can take long days and bad weather. Where can I start and is there anyplace in the northeast relative to Connecticut and Rhode Island?
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Good Luck!!! I am very familiar with this area from long experience in a related field. The very lucrative Longshore field is completely controlled by the very strong Longshoreman's Union and worker seniority is king. People do not leave the union as the pay is so high. The only way you can work as a Longshoreman is by joining the union (very difficult!) and signing up for work. However, new people rarely get any work as work assignments are completely controlled by seniority.
I encourage you to investigate the union possibilities in your area but do not expect your past work experience to count in any way.
Good Luck!!! I am very familiar with this field from long experience in a related area. You must be a Longshoreman's Union member in high seniority to get work assignments in any area of the US. Joining the union is difficult and expecting any work is much more than difficult!!! You must be a union member of longstanding to expect any work assignments and people who do find work in the field rarely leave because of the high pay rates.
I encourage you to check with your local Longshore Union to learn more but do not expect open arms! I hope you have a back up job or plan!!!
I'm trying to become a longshoreman looking for employment I really like working with Outdoors people I really like fishing
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