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What's New at IBEW 17
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2026 IBEW Local 17 PICNIC & LCTT TREE JAMBOREE.pdf
If you currently work as a Journeyman Substation Technician with Local 17 or an Apprentice Substation Technician with Local 17 on the 6-17-B agreement, and you are interested in a welding course, please contact Jeff Mitchell at 313-806-1050 for more information! You may contact Miranda Hawkins at 248-423-4540, extension 109 to sign up! First class will run Monday, February 23, 2026 - Friday, February 27, 2026. Classes will take place at the Local 17 Training Center. Class size: 5-6 members per class. *If you sign up, you are obligated to inform your Supervisor/update your employer of the week you are scheduled for the course. Read More...
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Please review these important tips each time you travel out of jurisdiction for work. Read More...
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We are pleased to introduce Eric Haney and Erin Buffa, new IBEW Benefit Specialists with the IBEW Local 17 Health and Welfare Fund. Read More...
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Download: NEBF Announcement (004).pdf
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 July 1, 2025, there will be an increase of $1.00 for the per capita, and therefore, the rate for all members shall increase. Read More...
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 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...
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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...
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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Download: DOT_Guidance_on_Compliance_with_Drug_and_Alcohol_Testing_Regulations.pdf
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...
Download: 6-17-A & B Agreement Safety Rules 7 31 15.pdf
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 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...
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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Click HereINITIAL 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.
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Re-Signs will only be accepted between the 10th and 16th of each month.
OUR NEW SAFETY AWARENESS TOOL TO REPORT ANY NEAR MISSES / CLOSE CALLS OBSERVED.
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