Member benefits and dues as the local's own published sources state them, plus the usual paths to membership. Where no source exists, we say so.
Benefits
8th District Health & Welfare
8th District Pension and Annuity
National Electrical Benefit Fund (NEBF)
Dues & membership rules
Union assessment of 4.5% of gross wages
Initial out-of-work list signing must be in person
Quarterly re-sign (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct), 1st to 16th
How to join IBEW Local 12
Each Electricians local sets its own intake process, and it varies, we don't guess at IBEW Local 12's rules. The common paths into a Electricians local:
Apprenticeship, Apply through the local's joint apprenticeship training committee (JATC). Most Electricians programs open applications on a set schedule and require an aptitude test and interview.
Organize in as an experienced worker, Journeymen and technicians already working in the trade can usually apply directly to the hall for membership.
Transfer from another local, Members of the same international can request a transfer card through their current hall.
For IBEW Local 12's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at (719) 561-8000 or visit the local's official site.
How to apply for a job
Through the hall, Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether IBEW Local 12 uses one, how to sign it and how often to re-sign are set by the local, confirm with the hall.
Through Gulfstream, Gulfstream recruits for signatory and open-shop mechanical, electrical and controls contractors. You do not need to be a member to apply to our openings.
Union assessment of 4.5% of gross wages. Dues change with each agreement, confirm the current figure with the hall. Source: Hall-published source
How do I join IBEW Local 12?
Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by IBEW Local 12 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (719) 561-8000 to ask about current intake. The hall states: Initial out-of-work list signing must be in person; Quarterly re-sign (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct), 1st to 16th. Source: Hall-published source
What benefits do IBEW Local 12 members receive?
The hall lists: 8th District Health & Welfare, 8th District Pension and Annuity, National Electrical Benefit Fund (NEBF). Source: Hall-published source