Empowering Electricians Across Siouxland
Join IBEW 231 Today
IBEW Local 231 Charter was issued May 10, 1916 in Sioux City, Iowa and we’ve been dedicated to serving electrical workers across the tri-state area ever since.
Today, we represent members across Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. Our jurisdiction covers 26 counties in all – 16 counties in Northwest Iowa, three counties in Southeast South Dakota, and seven counties in Northeast Nebraska.
Objective of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
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To organize all workers in the entire electrical industry in the United States and Canada, including all those in public utilities and electrical manufacturing, into local unions;
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To promote reasonable methods of work;
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To cultivate feelings of friendship among those of our industry;
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To settle all disputes between employers and employees by arbitration (if possible);
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To assist each other in sickness or distress;
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To secure employment;
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To reduce the hours of daily labor;
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To secure adequate pay for our work;
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To seek a higher and higher standard of living;
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To seek security for the individual;
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And by legal and proper means to elevate the moral, intellectual and social conditions of our members, their families and dependents, in the interest of a higher standard of citizenship.
The Benefits of IBEW Membership
FAIR WAGES
We believe that workers deserve a good-paying job and should make enough money to live comfortably on only 40 hours per week.
VACATION & HOLIDAY
Local 231 contractors fund a vacation and holiday plan for all working electricians.
HEALTH INSURANCE
All working Local 231 electricians receive a family health insurance and family vision plan at no cost.
PENSIONS
Our pension plans are guaranteed – and you don’t have to take any money out of your pocket to fund them.
INSURANCE
Local 231 members are provided a death benefit and temporary disability insurance at no cost should they experience a tragic event and injury.
JOB PORTABILITY
Whenever an IBEW electrician leaves one contractor and goes to work for a different one, all of his wages and benefits transfer from his last employer.