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Join the IBEW Local 238 In the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers we pride ourselves on having the best training program in the entire electrical industry. We have two programs in which you can choose from, the Apprenticeship Program and the CE/CW Program.
The apprenticeship program is the fastest and most effective route to Journeyman Wireman for those with little to no experience in the trade. It is a five-year course, consisting of classroom hours and on-the-job training that will provide you with the opportunity to "earn while you learn." Apprentices will typically work five 8-hour shifts a week and attend class two nights per week from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Throughout the program, each apprentice will be evaluated both on the job and in classroom studies to ensure they are adapting, progressing, and advancing in the trade. Apprentices will earn 45 college credits upon completion of this program. For all apprenticeship questions, please contact the Apprenticeship Training Director To qualify for the apprenticeship program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
*The ETA will accept a college or post-high school credit to meet Algebra requirements. Applicants may also complete the NJATC online math course to meet Algebra requirements. *While most work is in, around, or near the Asheville City area, apprentices are subject to assignments in the counties of Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Yancey *We do NOT discriminate against anyone (applicant or apprentice) for any reason with regards to race, color, religion, national origin, or sex for those 18 years of age or older. *Veterans must provide DD214 Apprentices will earn a percentage of the Journeyman Wireman rate ($28.41/hr) according to the number of hours of On-the-Job (OTJ) training they have accumulated, and school years they have completed.
Deductibles • As an apprentice, you will be eligible for coverage on the first day after the SECOND FULL MONTH of employment. (Work hours in January provide coverage for March, etc.) You must accumulate at least 140 hours of worked and reported time in your first calendar month of employment or at least 200 hours of worked and reported time in 2 consecutive months to meet the initial eligibility requirement. *Ask an office staff member to explain. • Brand name drugs are covered at 80% • No Deductibles • Eye exam 100%, $35 out of network In the event that a member in good standing should die, Local 238 will send the family $1000 upon receipt of the death certificate. Each member must submit an additional $7 with next months dues. The enrollment cost is $14 which is paid with your initial dues. The IBEW Local 238 provides two separate retirement funds, Carolinas Electrical Workers Retirement Fund (CEWRF) and the National Electrical Benefit Fund (NEBF) The Carolina Electrical Workers Retirement Fund is an hourly rate (9%) that will begin to accrue after the first year of your apprenticeship. National Electrical Benefit Fund First, Second, and Third Year Apprentice Dues: $45/month Monthly Dues are a necessary part of maintaining a healthy International Office (IO) and Local Union. Dues are paid monthly or quarterly in advance by the member. A portion of the member’s monthly dues goes to the International Office to fund the Pension Benefit Fund (PBF) and I/O expenses. The remaining amount goes to fund Local Union expenses. PBF currently pays $4.50/month per year of service to vested members at retirement or time of disability and no less than $3000 in a Death Benefit payment. Working Assessments are paid to the local directly from member’s paychecks. Everyone who earns wages by working for a signatory contractor on a project in our jurisdiction, pays working assessments of 5% to Local 238, regardless of what local they are a member of. Without these funds, our Local Unions would fail to operate, and the negotiated benefits that we all enjoy would quickly disappear. Assessments help pay for the cost of owning our Union Hall, running a business office, salaries of those who staff the office, refer us to work and maintain relationships with the contractors that provide us with employment. WHAT ARE LOCAL 238'S DUES? What do you get for it? Apprentices must provide themselves with the following tools:
- The Employer shall furnish safe storage for tools on the job. The Employer will replace stolen tools listed above with American made tools when evidence of entry to the storage area is established. - The Employer shall furnish all the necessary tools or equipment. Workmen shall be held responsible for tools or equipment issued to them providing the Employer furnished the necessary lockers, toolboxes, or other safe place for storage. - The employee shall not bring tools that are not on the tool list, as the employer is not responsible for tools not on the tool list.
Steps to Apply for an Apprenticeship. Step 1: Print and fill out the application or come into the office at 46 New Leicester Hwy to pick up an application in person. CE/CW stands for Construction Electrician/Construction Wireman. The CE/CW program was created to provide another pathway to Journeyman Wireman for those who already have some experience in the electrical industry but do not qualify, overqualify, or are otherwise unable to join the apprenticeship program. It also sometimes offers employment opportunities for those waiting for acceptance into the apprenticeship program. Placement and advancement in the program will be determined by documented hours within the trade, and a written and hands-on examination. To qualify for the CE/CW program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
*While most work is in, around or near the Asheville City area, apprentices are subject to assignments in the counties of Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Yancey *Drug screening is required and practiced Construction Wiremen/Construction Electrician Advancement Process The advancement process for Construction Wireman (CW-1a through CW-4) is based solely upon the total documented on-the-job (OTJ) hours accumulated, which are listed in the table below. However, continued advancement through the CE/CW program will require successful completion of hands-on and written tests for each subsequent raise, in addition to the required on-the-job hours accumulated for the respective classification. Additionally, OSHA-30, CPR and First Aid, NFPA 70E, and Code of Excellence will all be required to progress to Journeyman Wireman. Construction Wiremen/Construction Electrician Pay Scale and Benefits
Deductibles • As a CE/CW, you will be eligible for coverage on the first day after the SECOND FULL MONTH of employment. (Work hours in January provide coverage for March, etc.) You must accumulate at least 140 hours of worked and reported time in your first calendar month of employment or at least 200 hours of worked and reported time in 2 consecutive months to meet the initial eligibility requirement. *Ask an office staff member to explain. • Brand name drugs are covered at 80% • No Deductibles • Eye exam 100%, $35 out of network In the event that a member in good standing should die, Local 238 will send the family $1000 upon receipt of the death certificate. Each member must submit an additional $7 with next months dues. The enrollment cost is $14 which is paid with your initial dues. The IBEW Local 238 provides two separate retirement funds, Carolinas Electrical Workers Retirement Fund (CEWRF) and the National Electrical Benefit Fund (NEBF) The Carolina Electrical Workers Retirement Fund is an hourly rate (9%) *Construction Wiremen will not be eligible for CEWRF until they advance to the CE-1 classification. National Electrical Benefit Fund • CW Dues: $45/month Monthly Dues are a necessary part of maintaining a healthy International Office (IO) and Local Union. Dues are paid monthly or quarterly in advance by the member. A portion of the member’s monthly dues goes to the International Office to fund the Pension Benefit Fund (PBF) and I/O expenses. The remaining amount goes to fund Local Union expenses. PBF currently pays $4.50/month per year of service to vested members at retirement or time of disability and no less than $3000 in a Death Benefit payment. Working Assessments are paid to the local directly from member’s paychecks. Everyone who earns wages by working for a signatory contractor on a project in our jurisdiction, pays working assessments of 5% to Local 238, regardless of what local they are a member of. Without these funds, our Local Unions would fail to operate, and the negotiated benefits that we all enjoy would quickly disappear. Assessments help pay for the cost of owning our Union Hall, running a business office, salaries of those who staff the office, refer us to work and maintain relationships with the contractors that provide us with employment. WHAT ARE LOCAL 238'S DUES? What do you get for it? Construction Wiremen must provide themselves with the following tools:
- The Employer shall furnish safe storage for tools on the job. The Employer will replace stolen tools listed above with American made tools when evidence of entry to the storage area is established. - The Employer shall furnish all the necessary tools or equipment. Workmen shall be held responsible for tools or equipment issued to them providing the Employer furnished the necessary lockers, toolboxes, or other safe place for storage. - The employee shall not bring tools that are not on the tool list, as the employer is not responsible for tools not on the tool list. Construction Electricians must provide themselves with the following tools:
- Construction Electricians may elect but are not required to furnish: Additional screwdrivers, channel locks, wrenches, sockets and ratchet, driver bits, protractor, and volt pen. - The Employer shall furnish safe storage for tools on the job. The Employer will replace stolen tools listed above with American made tools when evidence of entry to the storage area is established. - The Employer shall furnish all the necessary tools or equipment. Workmen shall be held responsible for tools or equipment issued to them providing the Employer furnished the necessary lockers, toolboxes, or other safe place for storage. - The employee shall not bring tools that are not on the tool list, as the employer is not responsible for tools not on the tool list.
If you are interested in placement into the CE/CW Program, please complete and submit the application form. Our staff will reach out to you when work becomes available. If you have any questions about the program, please contact our Organizer, For those with the knowledge, experience, and skill set necessary to perform Journeyman-level work with professionalism and craftsmanship, the IBEW Local 238 offers a written and hand-on exam that, if passed, will allow you to qualify for Journeyman Wireman. Applicants will also be required to obtain the following certifications: OSHA 30, CPR First Aid, NFPA 70E, Code of Excellence.
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