Getting into the Trades: Union with Ethan Holloway
About this episode
Ethan Holloway discusses the realities of being a union pipe welder and the various aspects of welding life.
Ethan Holloway (KWI Class of 2022) is a union pipe welder with UA Local 614, running tough night shifts and high-stakes 100% x-ray work in Texas. In this episode, Ethan breaks down what most people don’t understand about welding life: union benefits, per diem, shot records, discipline, faith, finances, and what it takes to build a legacy—not just a paycheck. If you’re 17–25 and wondering if you have what it takes, this one’s for you.
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