IBEW Local 13 Burlington, Iowa
---- BURLINGTON, IOWA - SOUTHEAST IOWA
INTERNATIONAL
BROTHERHOOD OF
ELECTRICAL
WORKERS
Representing skilled inside construction electricians across a 13 county jurisdiction in southeast Iowa. Built on solidarity. Powered by craft.
About IBEW Local 13
Our mission, values, and why union membership delivers results for electricians and their families.
OBJECTIVES OF THE IBEW
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To organize all workers in the entire electrical industry in the United States and Canada, including all those in public utilities and electrical manufacturing, into local unions
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To promote reasonable methods of work
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To cultivate feelings of friendship among those in our industry
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To settle all disputes between employers and employees by arbitration (if possible)
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To assist each other in sickness or distress
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To secure employment
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To reduce the hours of daily labor
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To seek higher and higher standard of living
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To seek security for the individual
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And, by legal and proper means, to elevate the moral, intellectual, and social conditions of our members, their families, and dependants, in the interest of a higher standard of citizenship
---SAFETY
SAFER JOB SITES
Worker safety is a critical issue for unions such as the IBEW. Local unions take an active part in investigating on-the-job injuries, promoting safety meeting and investigating members' complaints of safety violations. According to the IBEW, 76% of union jobs sites require safety training vs 44% regular job sites and safety performance was 56% on union sites vs 41% on non-union.
---JOB SECURITY
Greater Job Security
Employment in most states is "at-will", meaning an employee can be terminated at any time for any reason unless a valid contract is in place. Union contracts specify the conditions under which an employee can be fired, suspended or laid off. If an employer violates those conditions, union electricians can file grievances, and the union will negotiate a resolution with the employer.
---BENEFITS
Full Benefit Coverage
Benefits are another important issue that unions include in contracts when negotiating with employers. According to the IBEW, union electricians are more likely to have a defined pension plan than non-union contractors. They are also more likely to be covered under health insurance, disability and a retirement plan.
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HIGHER WAGES
Unions use their collective bargaining power to negotiate contracts for jobs or with specific employers. Pay rates are an integral part of the contract. Overall, according to the IBEW, union jobs pay approximately 27% more a week than non-union jobs for the same work. For electricians working in the construction industry, the difference can be even more significant,as the IBEW reports 50% higher wages in construction.
BECOME A MEMBER
THE RIGHT PEOPLE FOR THE RIGHT JOB
---EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS
TRANSFER YOUR SKILLS
Contact us by phone or email to learn more about career development and the benefits of union membership.
---NEW TO THE TRADE
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