Tips for Entry
Join the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union to increase your chances of landing a job and receiving fair pay for your work.
Be willing to relocate. Many tobacco manufacturing plants are located in the southern and southeastern United States.
Talk with tobacco workers about their careers. Ask them for advice on preparing for and entering the field.
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