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
Health insurance
Pension and NEBF
JATC training fund
Life insurance
Dues & membership rules
Local dues of $1.62 per hour
Vacation fund deduction of $0.25 per hour
How to join IBEW Local 553
Each Electricians local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at IBEW Local 553'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 553's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at (919) 596-8220 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 553 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.
Local dues of $1.62 per hour. Dues change with each agreement — confirm the current figure with the hall. Source: Hall-published source
How do I join IBEW Local 553?
Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by IBEW Local 553 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (919) 596-8220 to ask about current intake. The hall states: Vacation fund deduction of $0.25 per hour. Source: Hall-published source
What benefits do IBEW Local 553 members receive?
The hall lists: Health insurance, Pension and NEBF, JATC training fund, Life insurance. Source: Hall-published source