IBEW Local 17

What's New at IBEW 17

Open Calls for Journeyman Linemen

2026 IBEW Local 17 Endorsements (MI State Senate)

2026 IBEW Local 17 Endorsements (MI State Senate) [*The IBEW and Local 17 support candidates who back us. Read More...

2026 IBEW Local 17 Endorsements (US Congress)

2026 IBEW Local 17 Endorsements (US Congress) [*The IBEW and Local 17 support candidates who back us. Read More...

2026 IBEW Local 17 Endorsements (State-Wide)

2026 IBEW Local 17 Endorsements (State-Wide) [The IBEW and Local 17 support candidates who back us!] Office Candidate U.S. Read More...

ALBAT Lineman Apprenticeship

Apply on October 23rd! Open one day only! Read More...
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Trunk or Treat 2026 Sponsored by the RENEW Committee

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Crane Certification Prep Class Opportunity for Local 17 Members: October 2026

This class will take place at the IBEW Local 17 Training Center which is located at 8480 Sparling Road, Wales, MI ***Crane experience required*** This is a crane certification prep class. You should have prior experience operating a crane before reaching out to sign up. Read More...
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Open Call for Journeyman Substation Technicians/ Cable Splicer, JL, Operator

New building. Same Brotherhood. Brighter future.

Big news, Brothers and Sisters—IBEW Local 17 has officially purchased a new Union Hall! This is an exciting investment in our future and a place where we will continue to grow, organize, and serve our membership for years to come. We look forward to building the future together—one meeting, one event, and one generation at a time. Read More...

LCTT Apprentice Accounts

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LCTT Apprentice Accounts.pdf

No Tax on Overtime: Fact Sheet

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NEBF Announcement (004).pdf

All Member Dues Increase Effective July 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 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...

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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DOT Guidance

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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

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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.