1. What is a "Job Call"? A job call is a request from a contractor (e.g., Helix, Rosendin, Bergelectric) to the union hall for skilled electricians. The hall dispatches members to these jobs based on the out-of-work list and specific call types. 2. Types of Job Calls at Local 396 | Call Type | Who Can Take It | Notes | |-----------|----------------|-------| | Book 1 | Journeymen with Local 396 home status (paid dues, no outstanding fines) | Priority dispatch | | Book 2 | Travelers from other IBEW locals with valid travel letter | After Book 1 is exhausted | | Book 3 | Reinstated members or those with limited status | Rare | | Book 4 | New apprentices/permits | When no Journeymen available |
Pension, health (usually after 150–300 hours), NEBF, vacation fund, training fund.
1. What is a "Job Call"? A job call is a request from a contractor (e.g., Helix, Rosendin, Bergelectric) to the union hall for skilled electricians. The hall dispatches members to these jobs based on the out-of-work list and specific call types. 2. Types of Job Calls at Local 396 | Call Type | Who Can Take It | Notes | |-----------|----------------|-------| | Book 1 | Journeymen with Local 396 home status (paid dues, no outstanding fines) | Priority dispatch | | Book 2 | Travelers from other IBEW locals with valid travel letter | After Book 1 is exhausted | | Book 3 | Reinstated members or those with limited status | Rare | | Book 4 | New apprentices/permits | When no Journeymen available |
Pension, health (usually after 150–300 hours), NEBF, vacation fund, training fund. ibew 396 job calls