How to get a union masonry job?

The qualifications that you need to get union masonry jobs include at least a high school diploma or GED certificate and the ability to pay union dues and participate in union activities. You usually learn masonry skills during an apprenticeship through your local union. Apprenticeships last three or four years and include both job site training and classroom work. After you complete your apprentice program, you can become a journey-level mason and full union member. Because you work with heavy bricks and stones, this career requires physical fitness and the ability to work on your feet throughout the day.