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IBEW Local 80 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.

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Benefits

  • Health insurance and local pension
  • Supplemental Executive Retirement Fund (SERF)
  • NEBF
  • Relief Benefit Fund

Dues & membership rules

  • Job calls listed at 4:30 PM; bid on up to 3 calls daily
  • Available-for-work list re-signs between the 10th and 16th

How to join IBEW Local 80

Each Electricians local sets its own intake process, and it varies, we don't guess at IBEW Local 80's rules. The common paths into a Electricians local:

  1. 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.
  2. Organize in as an experienced worker, Journeymen and technicians already working in the trade can usually apply directly to the hall for membership.
  3. Transfer from another local, Members of the same international can request a transfer card through their current hall.

For IBEW Local 80's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at (757) 480-1740 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 80 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 80 contact page

Source: official IBEW Local 80 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 80. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.

IBEW Local 80 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

VA20260160 - Building Construction - Norfolk (City), Virginia, effective 06/01/2025, source: DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination VA20260160 (ELEC0080-010)
ClassificationBase/hrFringe/hrTotal package/hr
ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND ALARM INSTALLATION)$36.85$14.13$50.98
  • Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.
  • Covers Norfolk (independent city), Virginia.

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IBEW Local 80 membership FAQ

How do I join IBEW Local 80?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by IBEW Local 80 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (757) 480-1740 to ask about current intake. The hall states: Job calls listed at 4:30 PM; bid on up to 3 calls daily; Available-for-work list re-signs between the 10th and 16th. Source: Hall-published source

What benefits do IBEW Local 80 members receive?

The hall lists: Health insurance and local pension, Supplemental Executive Retirement Fund (SERF), NEBF, Relief Benefit Fund. Source: Hall-published source

How do I contact IBEW Local 80?

Address: 5307 E Virginia Beach Blvd #119, Norfolk, VA 23502. Phone: (757) 480-1740. Website: https://www.ibew80.com/.

Contact the hall

(757) 480-1740

5307 E Virginia Beach Blvd #119, Norfolk, VA 23502

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Who Gulfstream recruits for

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

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