Become an IBEW 48 Contractor

Welcoming New Electrical Contractors and Self-Employed Electricians!

Joining Can Be Transformative

Advantages for Contractors

On-demand trained workforce
Team of professionals advocating to get you on new projects
Relationships with large commercial, educational, and institutional clients
Representation on key legislative issues impacting the electrical industry
Continuing education and up-to-date certifications for workers
Drug-free workforce
Professional peer network

Our working relationship with the National Electrical Contractor’s Association, Oregon-Columbia Chapter, has been built on a foundation of mutual respect between some of the largest and most profitable employers in our jurisdiction and a skilled, experienced and diverse talent labor pool.

Our contracts are partnerships that have been developed to bring security and stability to the entire industry which helps workers and contractors thrive. Please take a moment to read on about some of the benefits you will have as an electrical contractor signatory to an IBEW agreement. Review our list of active signatory electrical contractors.

Benefits of Becoming an IBEW Signatory Electrical Contractor

Assistance, both financial and informational, to expand your market.

A flexible, well-trained, professional electrical workforce available overnight.

The contracts we negotiate encourage responsibility and individual accountability.

A diverse electrical workforce that represents our community.

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Reach out to one of our organizers to discuss a potential partnership.

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A Trained Workforce To Drive Your Business

Small Contractors Can Expand With The SEED Program Helping Your Small Business Grow

Becoming signatory with Local 48 gives you access to the most highly trained and highly skilled electrical workforce in the region. Using this workforce will allow your business to increase services and expand into different sectors of the industry.

The IBEW proudly helps small contractors succeed through the IBEW SEED Program. This initiative was designed to support independent, small electrical contractors by offering reduced rates on specialized fringe benefits offered to employees.

Mid-Size Contractors Can Reach Their Full Potential

Grow Your Company Electrical contractors can secure more work by becoming an IBEW Local 48 signatory contractor. Besides access to the Local 48 workforce, becoming signatory allows your existing employees to join the union as journeymen or enter as an apprentice with the ability to receive the training needed to reach journeyman status.

Take Your Business To The Next Level

Large electrical construction contractors can grow by joining forces with IBEW Local 48. Become a contractor signatory to Local 48 and discover the many benefits you and your employees will receive.

Becoming an Electrical Contractor

Registering your Business:

Oregon

Secretary of State:
(503) 986-2200
http://www.filinginoregon.com/

C.C.B. (Construction Contractors Board)
(503) 378-4621
http://www.oregon.gov/CCB/licensing/Pages/licensing.aspx

B.C.D. (Building Codes Division)
(503) 378-4133
http://licenseinfo.oregon.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=license_seng&link_item_id=1536

Washington

Secretary of State
(360) 902-4151
http://www.sos.wa.gov/corps/

Labor and Industries
(360)-902-5800
Register as a contractor

Current Electrician Wage Rates:

Electrician Wage Information Page

IBEW 48 Directory of Contractors:

View the Directory of Signatory Electrical Contractors