Electrician

By choosing to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Electricians improve their working conditions and quality of life.

IBEW Members and Signatory Contractors work under a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Some benefits of this type of contract are:

  • Wages: Known rates of pay for various classifications (Inside, Residential, Sound & Communication)
  • Working Conditions: Safety, personal rights, fair treatment, and provide only hand tools
  • Hours: Overtime at 1.5X and 2X, holiday rates
  • Benefits: Health Insurance and Pension Plans
  • Grievance Procedure: Settle matters through a Labor-Management Committee
  • Education: Upgrade Classes and continuing education available to members

By joining together, we have more of a say in our careers. With a union, we collectively negotiate with our employers for better wages and benefits, fair treatment, and safer working conditions. 

For more information contact:
Paul Gutierrez or Andy Hartmann

Jurisdiction

Local 234's jurisdiction covers the counties of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz.  This is a combined area of 5,767 square miles.