IBEW Local 1426 benefits, dues & how to join

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

NEBF
401(k) retirement account
Dakotas Health Plan

Dues & membership rules

Out-of-work re-signs between the 10th and 16th
Job bids accepted only from 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Drug test and two IDs required for dispatch

How to join IBEW Local 1426

Each Electricians local sets its own intake process, and it varies, we don't guess at IBEW Local 1426'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 1426's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at (701) 775-7601 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 1426 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.

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How to contact the hall

Call during office hours and ask for the dispatcher or membership office.
Have your trade, years of experience and any certifications (EPA 608, OSHA 30, NATE) ready.
Ask for the current apprenticeship application window and required documents.

IBEW Local 1426 contact page

Source: official IBEW Local 1426 document. Figures can change; confirm with the hall.

Prevailing-wage rate calculator

Estimate your hourly, weekly and annual pay from the federal prevailing-wage table on file for IBEW Local 1426. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.

IBEW Local 1426 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

Electrician, Grand Forks County building construction, effective 06/01/2025, source: U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon determination ND20260014, rev. 2 (ELEC1426-007)
Classification	Base/hr	Fringe/hr	Total package/hr
Electrician	$37.41	$18.62	$56.03

Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.

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IBEW Local 1426 pay rate history

Electrician, Grand Forks County building construction, federal rate line ELEC1426-007. Past federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages from earlier editions of the same determination.

Effective	Base	Fringe	Source
06/01/2021	$33.04	-	ND20210014 rev. 4
06/01/2022	$33.85	-	ND20220014 rev. 4
06/01/2023	$35.35	-	ND20230014 rev. 4
06/01/2024	$36.15	-	ND20240014 rev. 5
06/01/2025	$37.41	$18.62	ND20260014 rev. 2

IBEW Local 1426 membership FAQ

How do I join IBEW Local 1426?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by IBEW Local 1426 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (701) 775-7601 to ask about current intake. The hall states: Out-of-work re-signs between the 10th and 16th; Job bids accepted only from 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM; Drug test and two IDs required for dispatch. Source: Hall-published source

What benefits do IBEW Local 1426 members receive?

The hall lists: NEBF, 401(k) retirement account, Dakotas Health Plan. Source: Hall-published source

How do I contact IBEW Local 1426?

Address: 3002 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102. Phone: (701) 775-7601. Website: https://www.ibew1426.org/.

Contact the hall

(701) 775-7601

3002 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102

Open hall directions

Official website

Who Gulfstream recruits for

Gulfstream recruits for commercial electrical contractors. These are direct-hire roles, not union dispatch.