IBEW Local 527 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

Pension and annuity benefits
Earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship

Dues & membership rules

Out-of-work list must be signed in person
Monthly re-sign between the 10th and 16th
3-strike rule for job referrals
Texas journeyman license required for JW calls

How to join IBEW Local 527

Each Electricians local sets its own intake process, and it varies, we don't guess at IBEW Local 527'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 527's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at (409) 933-9800 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 527 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 527 contact page

Source: official IBEW Local 527 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 527. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.

IBEW Local 527 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring and Installation of Alarms), IBEW Local 527, effective 09/26/2025, source: SAM.gov Davis-Bacon WD TX20260248 rev.1 (Building, Galveston County, TX) (ELEC0527-002)
Classification	Base/hr	Fringe/hr	Total package/hr
ELECTRICIAN (EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF ALARMS)	$35.63	$14.27	$49.90

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

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IBEW Local 527 pay rate history

Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring and Installation of Alarms), IBEW Local 527, federal rate line ELEC0527-002. Past federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages from earlier editions of the same determination.

Effective	Base	Fringe	Source
10/28/2019	$29.43	-	TX20210248 rev. 3
10/31/2022	$31.18	$12.84	TX20230248 rev. 6
09/30/2024	$33.73	$13.41	TX20250248 rev. 6
09/26/2025	$35.63	$14.27	TX20260248 rev. 1

IBEW Local 527 membership FAQ

How do I join IBEW Local 527?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by IBEW Local 527 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (409) 933-9800 to ask about current intake. The hall states: Out-of-work list must be signed in person; Monthly re-sign between the 10th and 16th; 3-strike rule for job referrals; Texas journeyman license required for JW calls. Source: Hall-published source

What benefits do IBEW Local 527 members receive?

The hall lists: Pension and annuity benefits, Earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship. Source: Hall-published source

How do I contact IBEW Local 527?

Address: 2509 FM 2004, Texas City, TX 77591. Phone: (409) 933-9800. Website: http://www.ibew527.com.

Contact the hall

(409) 933-9800

2509 Fm 2004, Texas City, TX 77591

Open hall directions

Official website

Who Gulfstream recruits for

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