What do all these abbreviations mean?

Occasionally, the dispatch request postings on the web site will have acronyms in the details section.

RFS: Return From School. See this FAQ for more information

NR: Name Request. See the Dispatch Rules and Name Request FAQs for more information

JW: Journeyman Wireman

AW: Apprentice Wireman

WW: Wireman Welder

BT: Boomtruck Operator

LOA: Living Out Allowance. See 704(g) in the Inside Wireman’s Agreement

Acc: Accomodations. The contractor is supplying accommodations, usually along with a daily mail allowance. See 704(g) in the Inside Wireman’s Agreement

 


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