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Joining IBEW LOCAL 11 Is A Great Career Move
Want to be part of something BIG, something you can be proud of? College isn’t for everyone. Interested in better pay, better benefits, work protections and training and leadership opportunities? Do you take pride in your work and want to work alongside others who do as well? If you want a better life for yourself and your family, consider joining the family that is IBEW Local 11.
Find Your Path in the Electrical Trade
EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS
Already working in the trade? Join IBEW Local 11 and put your skills to work with union pay, benefits, and protections.
Experienced Electrician InquiryNEW TO THE TRADE
No experience required to get started. Explore apprenticeship opportunities and build a career in the electrical trade.
Apprenticeship OpportunitiesSix reasons electricians choose IBEW 11
Join thousands of skilled workers who've built careers with purpose and pride. IBEW Local 11 offers the wages, training, and support that make a real difference in your life and your family's future.
Excellent wages and benefits
Regular raises negotiated by the union ensure your paycheck grows as your skills develop.
Ongoing training and advancement
From apprenticeship through mastery, continuous learning keeps you competitive and ready for leadership.
Jobsite representation that matters
The Union’s got your back on the job, with regular visits and calls from your representatives.
Apprenticeships for newcomers
Earn while you learn through our structured programs at the Electrical Training Institute.
Best safety record in the industry
We partner with contractors to build the safest jobsites, protecting what matters most.
No experience required to start
Open to newcomers. Enjoy member discounts and education scholarships.

the benefits of joining ibew local 11
Organizing with IBEW Local 11 empowers workers with a united voice, better wages, safer conditions, and stronger job security. Through collective bargaining, members secure fairness, transparency, and meaningful input in how their workplace operates.
Union members often earn more in wages and benefits than non-union workers through collective bargaining power.
Union members have a unified voice to help create Improved working conditions: Union members have a say in how their jobs are done.
Union agreements with employers include pay levels and scales for different jobs, which helps ensure fairness in pay.
Union agreements include a process for resolving issues, which can save time and money compared to going to court.
Organizing a union can be a rewarding process that helps workers grow closer to their coworkers.
Unions can help build economic power for the working class, especially for women and minority workers.
Employees have the right to form, join, or assist a union.
Hear It From Our Members
Don’t just take our word for it—hear directly from new members as they share their experiences in the videos below.

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