Over 360+ skilled electrical workers united for fair wages, strong benefits, and a better future for our families and communities across 13 southeast Iowa counties.
As an organization of over 360 electrical workers, we are committed to ensuring fair compensation and respect in the workplace across Burlington, Iowa and the surrounding 13-county region.
We believe that providing workers with better wages and benefits not only improves the lives of individuals and their families — it strengthens the entire community.
Our mission is simple: ensure that everyone in our industry is valued and fairly compensated for the work they perform.
Journeyman Wiremen start at $42.02/hr. Foremen at $44.96. General Foremen at $46.64. Plus ongoing negotiated increases.
Health and wellness coverage for you and your family — Contractor paid premiums.
Hourly Contribution Pension plus two additional pensions based on years of service.
Earn while you learn through a structured apprenticeship — from Period 1 at $21.01/hr all the way to Journeyman status at $42.02/hr.
Collective bargaining power, legal representation, job security protections, and a network of skilled tradespeople behind you.
Enforced safety standards, proper equipment, and the right to refuse unsafe work — protections non-union workers often lack.
Are you working non-union? See the full wage and benefits breakdown below.
Full breakdown of wages, health insurance, pension, and retirement contributions for every classification — from apprentice to General Foreman.
| Classification | Hours Worked in Trade |
% of JW | Wage | 3% NEBF Retirement |
Health Insurance |
Local 13 Pension Retirement |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journey-Level & Supervision | |||||||
| Journeyman Wireman | — | 100% | $42.02 | $1.26 | $10.67 | $10.01 | $63.96 |
| Foreman | — | 107% | $44.96 | $1.35 | $10.67 | $10.01 | $66.99 |
| General Foreman | — | 111% | $46.64 | $1.40 | $10.67 | $10.01 | $68.72 |
| Apprentice Periods | |||||||
| Apprentice Period 1 | — | 50% | $21.01 | $0.63 | $10.67 | — | $32.31 |
| Apprentice Period 2 | — | 55% | $23.11 | $0.69 | $10.67 | — | $34.47 |
| Apprentice Period 3 | — | 60% | $25.21 | $0.76 | $10.67 | $6.01 | $42.65 |
| Apprentice Period 4 | — | 65% | $27.31 | $0.82 | $10.67 | $6.51 | $45.31 |
| Apprentice Period 5 | — | 75% | $31.52 | $0.95 | $10.67 | $7.51 | $50.65 |
| Apprentice Period 6 | — | 85% | $35.72 | $1.07 | $10.67 | $8.51 | $55.97 |
| Construction Wireman | |||||||
| Construction Wireman 1 | 0–1,000 | 40% | $16.81 | $0.50 | — | — | $17.31 |
| Construction Wireman 2 | 1,001–2,000 | 45% | $18.91 | $0.57 | — | — | $19.48 |
| Construction Wireman 3 | 2,001–4,000 | 50% | $21.01 | $0.63 | $8.47 | — | $30.11 |
| Construction Wireman 4 | 4,001–6,000 | 55% | $23.11 | $0.69 | $8.47 | — | $32.27 |
| Construction Wireman 5 | 6,001–8,000 | 60% | $25.21 | $0.76 | $8.47 | — | $34.44 |
| Construction Electrician | |||||||
| Construction Electrician 1 | 8,001–10,000 | 65% | $27.31 | $0.82 | $8.47 | $2.73 | $39.33 |
| Construction Electrician 2 | 10,001–12,000 | 75% | $31.52 | $0.95 | $8.47 | $3.15 | $44.09 |
| Construction Electrician 3 | 12,001–JA License | 85% | $35.72 | $1.07 | $8.47 | $3.57 | $48.83 |
Whether you're a licensed electrician, an apprentice-age worker, or a contractor looking to partner — we want to hear from you.