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