WIA - a way to pay for your way!

i am lucky enough to live in the chicago area and get a good driving job. in my 10 years of driving 95% of my time driving has been in a cement mixer and the other 5% hauling sound equipment for the entertainment industry, very little otr, mostly local work

this past spring i got the oportunity to get my class a with the wia program and i jumped on it, it got me more work in hauling sound equipment since the construction has slowed down

i got a grant from the goverment to make me more marketable in the work force, and your upset because of it. im so sorry it bothers you.

as far as being a driver or a dock worker, if your doing both then your taking money out of someone elses pocket, around here you would be called a scab

 

Ooooh.. Be careful with that term man.. It really refers to someone that crosses a picket line which I've never done and wouldn't do in 80% of cases. That term is used by union workers when describing replacement workers that work while they're on strike working for less - kinda like new drivers do daily right..

Since you're from the Chi I'm a little surprised you don't know what the term really means or stands for. Even though the LTL company I work for is vocally non-union, I cannot be called that term by union drivers since I don't cross lines and I make substantially more than any union driver operating under the NMFA.

Be very very careful when using that term - better know exactly what it means which clearly you don't. UPS Freight drivers who are union, generally work the dock just like I do.

I'm waiting for your response here.. I have really thick skin but that term is way out of bounds unless I'm somehow violating something in a contract which I'm clearly not. Be real careful when tossing that around new guy alright........

 

I was denied for WIA due to earning too much, yet was told if I was receiving stamps I wouldve gotten the assistance. Aint that a PITA

 

Was aware of the requirements since I don't have a strong opinion unless I know what I'm talking about.. Just waiting for the dude that called me a s..b to reply since he met the criteria..

 

Its cool, I just found it pretty freaking ironic lol

 

i said around here you would be called a scab. i never called you a scab personally
im sorry if i offended you, maybe around here you would called a rat instead

as far as qualifying for WIA, last year i only worked 10 days so i qualified as a displaced worker

 

What do I say when call/email these people? I feel awkward just saying "Hey, I need some money!"

 

You go to your local unemployment office and ask to speak to the WIA person. Then you tell them what you need. "Help paying for school"

 

And pray they have any money left in the program. I am on a waiting list but doubt there will be any end of the year crumbs to pay for the school I want to attend.