The IBEW represents more than 12,500 railroad electricians, communication workers, and signalmen in the United States and Canada. Their work includes the inspection, testing, and repair of:
By securing collective bargaining agreements nationwide for our members, we help ensure good wages, benefits, and working conditions. But even more importantly, we ensure our members dignity and respect on the job, an element that is missing in so many non-union workplaces.
Today’s job market is changing. Transportation trends, shipping trends and technology are reshaping the industry at a rapid pace. The IBEW’s goal is to support workers during these uncertain times and ensure that our members have a say in decisions that affect them and remain on the cutting edge of these changes.
Our Railroad Department, with its qualified staff with expertise in the rail industry, works full-time to assist local unions with contract negotiations, grievance and arbitration proceedings, and many other areas affecting the everyday work lives of our members. The IBEW has negotiated the best possible wages, working conditions, and benefits for our members — and we will never stop fighting for the top agreements in the industry.
Knowledge is Key
Whether you are an experienced veteran or brand new to unions, educating yourself on your rights is key. There are many myths that exist about how a union functions and rights of its members. The interactive chart shares accurate information that will help you in your decision making process.
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Union workers enjoy comprehensive and affordable family healthcare. The IBEW negotiates strong health benefits, so workers can access the care they need without worrying about the costs.
Union workers enjoy stronger retirement security than their nonunion counterparts. In fact, nearly 100% of union members have retirement benefits through their job.
The IBEW takes pride in being the best-trained workforce around, and we are committed to ensuring that all our members have the chance to grow professionally. The IBEW offers the most comprehensive training in the entire electrical industry, which means more career opportunities for you.
Union members make more money. On average, union workers make nearly 20% more than nonunion workers according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s because a union contract gives workers the power to make sure they are paid their fair share.
An IBEW contract means protection for your job. Unions help safeguard you against arbitrary employer actions. They also mean the power to fight for a better work-life balance.
When workers come together as one, they gain a voice at work, with a say in wages, benefits, and work rules. Without a union, everything from your paycheck to scheduling is at the whim of management. But collective bargaining gives you power.