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SCOPE OF SERVICES

IBEW Local 234 provides skilled and knowledgable Electricians to Industrial, Commercial, and Residential Electrical Contractors.  In addition, IBEW Local 234 provides skilled and knowledgable Installers and Technicians for Sound and Communications.  IBEW Local 234 operates an apprenticeship program to ensure the ongoing availability of trained, qualified workers.  The apprenticeship program is 5 years for the Industrial/Commercial Electrician and 3 years for the Residential Electrician and Sound and Communication Installer.

  • Hire Skilled and Knowledegable IBEW Electricians
    IBEW Electricians have gone through apprenticeships and have access to on-going education to stay current with various certifications and new technology.
  • Hire Electricians at No Cost
    The IBEW is a job referal service. We provide you with Electricians at no cost. No more advertising, screening, and/or training costs.
  • Request Foreman or a Special Skill
    Hire a Foreman from our qualified list of Foreman or put in a Speciality Call to request an Electrician with a specific skill or certification.
  • Access to a Flexible Workforce
    Hire Electricians when you need them. Have the flexibility to man-up and man-down when needed.
  • No Cost Administration
    The pension plan and health insurance are administered by a third party at no cost to you. The health plan is also available to you and your family.
  • Access to Education
    Our Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee provides Apprenticeship classes, Journeyman upgrade, and continuing education classes.
  • Stability of Working Under a Contract
    Know your labor costs and working conditions. It is all addressed in the Agreement.

Founding

Local 234 was founded in Salinas. California on March 1, 1970.  The Charter was granted to the following:  James D. Westphal, Charles Zelei, James E. Newmarch, James Myers, Ronald J. Bruening, Milton B. Armstrong, James E. Samson, Alphonse J. DeVos, Bradford M. Conger, DeWitt Astin, Ralph Games, Leland F. Knisley, Anthony Lombardi, Gary Pybas, and Bryce A. Fuller.