Union Benefits
Health and Welfare (H&W)
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance is provided for members based on hourly contributions. Each member and his/her immediate family are covered according to requirements. Inside members have medical insurance through Pacific Health Alliance. Residential and Sound and Communication members have medical insurance through either the Trust Fund, Kaiser, PacifiCare, or Health Net.
Pension Plan
Local 234 members participate in a Defined Contribution Plan through the Ninth District Pension Plan.
Education and Training (JATC)
Our Training Center is located at 10300 Merritt Street in Castroville. Apprentices attend classes two nights a week. Time and frequency of Journeyman Upgrade and Continuing Education classes vary, contact the JATC at (831) 633-3063 for details.
Labor-Management Cooperation Committee (LMCC)
The LMCC participates in a Labor-Management Cooperation Fund under authority of Section 6(b) of the Labor Management Cooperation Act of 1978, 29 U.S.C. §175(a) and Section 302(c)(9) of the Labor Management Relations Act, 29 U.S.C. §186(c)(9). The LMCC is comprised of (3) representatives of Management and (3) representatives of Labor.
National Electrical Benefit Fund (NEBF)
The NEBF is an hourly contribution, currently at 3% of gross wages. For more information visit www.nebf.com.
Pension Benefit Fund
The Pension Benefit Fund is explained in the IBEW Constitution, Article XI.
Death Benefit
The Death Benefit is explained in the IBEW Constitution, Article XI, Section 4.
IBEW Residential Solar Program
SOLAR RESIDENTIAL PACKAGE FOR IBEW MEMBERS
NPCP has a residential program for IBEW electricians. Under this program, IBEW electricians install a solar kit on their house. NPCP will assist with the installation process as well as provide on-site training.