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Blue Collar Career
Now Launching in Chicago

Find Your Union.
Start Your Trade Career.

The trades are one of the best career paths in America — but nobody makes it easy to get in. Search union locals by trade and zip code, explore apprenticeships, and connect directly. All from your phone.

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60M Blue-collar workers in the U.S.
845K Open trade jobs right now
$80K+ Avg. skilled trade worker salary
$0 Cost to workers, always
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50M+ Workers want union rep but can't easily find it
64% Discover opportunities through word of mouth only
46% More earned by union vs non-union workers
$7,395 New federal Pell Grant now covers trade school
How It Works

Find Your Union in 3 Steps.

No resume. No LinkedIn profile. Just your trade and your zip code.

1

Create Your Free Profile

Tell us your trade, zip code, certifications, and experience. Takes under 60 seconds. No resume upload — ever.

2

Find Union Locals Near You

Search by trade and location. See wages, apprenticeship details, and which locals are actively recruiting right now.

3

Send Your Info Directly

Submit your interest to any local in under a minute. They receive your credentials and reach out. You get in.

Credential-based, not resume-based. Because that's what employers actually care about.

Why the Trades

The Math Is Simple.

Union trade careers pay more, cost less to enter, and are in higher demand than ever.

Union Electrician $62,350

Starting salary after a 4–5 year apprenticeship

$0 student debt. You earn while you learn from day one.
Full health insurance and pension covered by your contract.
Automatic wage increases locked into your collective bargaining agreement.
Card travels across state lines. Never expires. Nobody can take it from you.
VS
4-Year College Graduate $59,384

Median starting salary across all majors

$39,000 avg. student loan debt before your first paycheck.
Benefits vary widely. Many entry-level jobs offer minimal coverage.
Raises depend entirely on your employer. Nothing is guaranteed.
At-will employment. Job security varies by company and market.
46%
Union construction workers earn 46% more than non-union workers in the same trade — an average of $32,970 more per year before counting the pension and full health coverage.

Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024 · LumberFi Construction Payroll Analysis 2025 · BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Who It's For

Built For You If...

You want to get into the trades but don't know how to find a union or where to even start.
You're doing non-union work and want better wages, benefits, and job security.
You're young and want a well-paying career without four years of student debt.
You're already in the trades and want to find better opportunities closer to home.
You're a parent or counselor who wants to show young people a real alternative to a four-year degree.

Trades We Serve

ElectriciansPlumbers PipefittersHVAC CarpentersIronworkers Cement MasonsLaborers RoofersSheet Metal BoilermakersElevator Constructors MachinistsOperating Engineers Painters& more

"Nobody talks about the trades being a realistic career path from a young age. There's a huge educational gap in informing younger people about the opportunity."

— Electrician, Chicago area
For Union Locals

The Digital Front Door Your Hall Never Had.

Workers in your trade are searching for you right now and can't find you. We give your local a modern profile, a searchable presence, and a direct pipeline for member interest — delivered straight to your dashboard. You keep full control of your membership process.

Free for 6 months. No tech setup required. No commitment after that.

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Free for 6 months · No tech setup · No commitment

We'll be in touch within 2 business days to set up your local's profile.