Contractors
The benefits of being an IBEW Local 1253 signatory contractor
As an open shop contractor, managing every aspect of your business can distract you from your primary goal — growing your company and securing more projects.
Explore some of the key differences between non-union and IBEW signatory contractors.
Drawbacks of being a non-union contractor
- Spend money on help-wanted ads.
- Handle interviews for prospective employees.
- Risk hiring workers with little or no experience.
- Negotiate wages individually with each employee.
- Unable to quickly man up for large projects.
- Purchase healthcare as a small group.
- Start a retirement plan with no guaranteed returns.
Benefits of being an IBEW Local 1253 Contractor
- Access a flexible workforce when needed.
- Skip the hiring process — no interviews required.
- Receive only qualified, skilled electricians.
- Employees work under a contract with set wages.
- All electrical workers participate in a comprehensive healthcare plan, pension and apprenticeship program.
- Join retirement plans with federal protections.
- Maintain full control of your business operations — we don’t take over.
Interested in becoming an IBEW Local 1253 contractor?
Complete the form to start the process of becoming a signatory contractor with IBEW Local 1253.