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
Contractor-paid health care
Pension plan and NEBF
Vacation fund
Asheville Electrical JATC training
Dues & membership rules
Journeyman local working dues of $1.43 per hour
Initial sign-in for work must be in person
Apprentices must be 18+ with high school algebra credit
How to join IBEW Local 238
Each Electricians local sets its own intake process, and it varies, we don't guess at IBEW Local 238'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 238's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at (828) 505-0216 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 238 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.
Estimate your hourly, weekly and annual pay from the federal prevailing-wage table on file for IBEW Local 238. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.
Journeyman local working dues of $1.43 per hour. Dues change with each agreement, confirm the current figure with the hall. Source: Hall-published source
How do I join IBEW Local 238?
Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by IBEW Local 238 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (828) 505-0216 to ask about current intake. The hall states: Initial sign-in for work must be in person; Apprentices must be 18+ with high school algebra credit. Source: Hall-published source
What benefits do IBEW Local 238 members receive?
The hall lists: Contractor-paid health care, Pension plan and NEBF, Vacation fund, Asheville Electrical JATC training. Source: Hall-published source