Become a member
Experienced electricians or wiremen working in the non-union sector can significantly advance their careers by joining IBEW Local 143.
Elevate Your Career and Future
When you become a member of Local 143, you will gain access to better wages, comprehensive benefits, safer working conditions and a support system that values your skills and contributions. We believe in creating opportunities, protecting workers’ rights and building a brighter future for everyone in the electrical industry.
the benefits of joining ibew local 143
Industry-leading wages and benefits
As a member of IBEW Local 143, you’ll enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. Our Collective Bargaining Agreement ensures you receive fair compensation, full-family health insurance, vision and dental insurance, retirement plans and other benefits that provide financial security for you and your family.
World-Class Training and Career Development
At IBEW Local 143, we invest in your future. Our training programs are designed to keep you ahead of the curve with the latest industry advancements and certifications. Whether you are looking to refine your skills or explore new opportunities, we provide the tools and resources to help you succeed.
For those who test in at the journeyman level, you will have access to journeymen upgrade courses and industry-leading OSHA certifications.
Individuals who test at the apprenticeship level will join the Local at the corresponding year of our Registered Apprenticeship Program. This will put you on a debt-free path to expanding your skills through a combination of classroom instruction and on-the-job training, and eventually becoming a journeyman electrician.
Safer working conditions
Your safety is our priority. IBEW Local 143 members receive industry-leading OSHA training to ensure they stay safe on jobsites and to help ensure others work safely as well. Our Collective Bargaining Agreement mandates that contractors meet strict safety standards on jobsites, which reduces the risk of injuries and creates a safer work environment.
A Voice on the Job
Union Camaraderie
Employment Opportunities
Anyone who has worked within the construction industry knows there are periods of slowdown. While there is the possibility that members may be laid off, they do not have to wait for future work opportunities with one contractor. Our members have access to employment opportunities with multiple employers within our jurisdiction. Should you become unemployed, the Local 143 hiring hall will help you find work with other union signatory contractors.
Based on the current construction environment, many of
our members work year-round and have done so for years.
Layoffs are not exclusive to Local 143 members or the construction industry. That being said, the rumors of annual long periods of unemployment are not true. This is another tactic used in the non-union sector to keep paying employees lower wages and keep them stuck in unsafe working conditions.
Another tactic used by the non-union sector is the threat of strikes. They may claim that you could miss multiple
paychecks if the union goes on strike.
However, the IBEW is a leader in labor-management relations and operates with a no-strike policy. If negotiators for both sides are unable to settle a contractual disagreement, the arguments are presented to an arbitration council, whose decision is final and binding on both parties.
Anyone who has worked within the construction industry knows there are periods of slowdown. While there is the possibility that members may be laid o, they do not have to wait for future work opportunities with one contractor. Our members have access to employment opportunities with multiple employers within our jurisdiction. Should you become unemployed, the Local 143 hiring hall will help you find work with other union signatory contractors.
Based on the current construction environment, many of our members work year-round and have done so for years.
Layos are not exclusive to Local 143 members or the construction industry. That being said, the rumors of annual long periods of unemployment are not true. This is another tactic used in the non-union sector to keep paying employees lower wages and keep them stuck in unsafe working conditions.
Another tactic used by the non-union sector is the threat of strikes. They may claim that you could miss multiple paychecks if the union goes on strike.
However, the IBEW is a leader in labor-management relations and operates with a no-strike policy. If negotiators for both sides are unable to settle a contractual disagreement, the arguments are presented to an arbitration council, whose decision is final and binding on both parties.
The ability to travel
Members of the IBEW also can travel nationwide for work opportunities in other IBEW Local Union jurisdictions.
If work becomes slow in the jurisdiction, you can go to work in neighboring territories or in any other state where an IBEW Local Union has indicated they need the help of travelers.
In the age of megaprojects, it is not uncommon for some IBEW members to travel around the country working on dierent massive projects.
Stop paying non-union dues
At IBEW Local 143, we invest in your future. Our training programs are designed to keep you ahead of the curve with the latest industry advancements and certifications. Whether you are looking to refine your skills or explore new opportunities, we provide the tools and resources to help you succeed.
For those who test in at the journeyman level, you will have reduced wages and benefits that the worker receives.
Thanks to our Collective Bargaining Agreement, our contractors supply all power tools, cords, ladders and specialty equipment. Our members only provide the hand tools necessary to perform the ordinary functions of the electrical trade. If you spend thousands of dollars on tools and equipment to secure your employment, you are paying non-union dues, which are usually much higher than union dues.
Are you ready to join IBEW Local 143?
Fill out this form and one of our representatives will reach out to you and discuss how you can begin the process of becoming a member.