IBEW Local 17

What's New at IBEW 17

Click to view open calls for Journeyman Lineman. Read More...

Application Opportunity: ALBAT Lineman Apprenticeship

Please carefully review the attached notice from ALBAT. Apply February 10, 2025 through February 14, 2025. Read More...
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Lineman Apprenticeship Flyer 2025.pdf

Local 17 Representing at the 2024 Labor Day Parade

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NEBF Announcement (004).pdf

"A" Member Dues Increase Effective January 1, 2025

Attention all IBEW Local 17 Members: The Delegates of the 40th IBEW International Convention approved several amendments to Article IX of the IBEW Constitution. Accordingly, effective January 1, 2025, there will be an increase of $2.00 for the pension fund, and therefore, the rate for all "A" members shall increase. Read More...

Updated Book Signing Guidelines at Local 17

Attention Traveling IBEW Members: RE: Update to Book Signing Guidelines: Local 17 still requires book signing in-person. We are now also requiring a letter of introduction from your home local (dated the month you are signing), as well as, a dues receipt, at the time of signing our books. Read More...

Grounded in History - How Locals Get Their Numbers

GROUNDED IN HISTORY How Locals Get Their Numbers The IBEW has 831 active local unions within the United States and Canada as of March 1. But there have been more than 4,700 locals over the course of our 131-year history. So, how do locals choose their numbers and what happens to the numbers used by all those inactive locals. Read More...

Create IBEW Jobs: Bipartisan Infrastructure

Please read on and click the link below to tell Congress to act, donate to the fight, and more! Read More...

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Looking for Work?!

Thank you for your interest in Local 17! The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is a 725,000-member strong, world-respected labor organization. Since 1891, the IBEW has worked to build an empowered work force and partnered with employers that face the challenges of an evolving economy and developing technologies. Read More...

Local 17 ranked #6 in IBEW Top 20 Local Unions in net growth

Our membership has grown by over 1,000, helping us maintain our #6 place in the top 20 IBEW local unions in total net growth for the second year in a row. Thank you brothers and sisters for your commitment. Read More...
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Thusday Close Top 20 2020 by #-corrected.mp4

DOT Guidance

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DOT_Guidance_on_Compliance_with_Drug_and_Alcohol_Testing_Regulations.pdf

SAFETY RULES

For our members and traveling brothers & sisters working under the 6-17-A and 6-17-B Agreements; Please make sure you are familiar with our Safety Rules. Always Work Safe. Read More...
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6-17-A & B Agreement Safety Rules 7 31 15.pdf

VORTEX CRANE & EXCAVATOR SIMULATOR

Click on the "VORTEX SIMULATOR" tab on the left to book time on our Crane and Excavator Simulator! Read More...

Ten Ways to Kill a Union

TEN WAYS TO KILL A UNION DON’T COME TO THE MEETINGS. BUT IF YOU DO COME – COME LATE. IF THE WEATHER DOESN’T SUIT YOU, -- DON’T COME. IF YOU DO ATTEND A MEETING -- FIND FAULT WITH THE WORK OF THE OFFICERS AND OTHER MEMBERS. NEVER ACCEPT AN OFFICE -- IT’S EASIER TO CRITICIZE THAN TO DO THINGS. Read More...

ATTEND YOUR UNION MEETINGS!

Don't forget to come down to the meeting to hear about the latest happenings with Local 17. Join us for food and beverages. Read More...

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	INITIAL SIGNING OF OUR BOOKS MUST BE DONE IN PERSON, EVERY TIME YOU GET ON THE BOOKS. CLICK THE RE-SIGN BUTTON BELOW FOR THE MONTHLY RE-SIGN ONLY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED THE BOOKS INITIALLY. THIS RE-SIGN WILL NOT ADD YOU TO THE BOOKS, IT WILL ONLY RENEW YOUR NAME ON THE BOOKS YOU SIGNED. IF YOU WISH TO CHANGE WHICH BOOK YOU ARE ON, YOU NEED TO CALL THE LOCAL TO REQUEST SUCH CHANGE.