it is nothing new they have been after us for years . we are a small group and make an easy target. i was told we are a stand alone trade not to be elimanated, yet local contracts give are work away in the interest of keeping work in house . in 18 years i dont ever remember a day that we were short people that could use a torch , so why give part of my job to a differant trade? why trian a another trade to weld when you have welders that can all ready do the job , in the interest of keeping work in house?? we are are able to lay 30 thousands in a million dollar mold one minute then burn scrap without killing anyone or burning the building down the next minute . all with the okay of an 8 dollar an hour secuity guard that has no idea what i am about to do . i watch my work ride in and out on the back of a truck daily . yet i am forced on a tlo . greed and self preservation are the rule of the day so watch your back , there after your money and job . HOW MUCH WOULD IT TAKE TO SELL YOUR SOUL???