Registered Journeyperson/Apprentice

When you become a member of IBEW 402, you gain immediate access to exclusive benefits unavailable to non-union workers.

The IBEW ensures competitive compensation for our members. Union wage rates are approximately 40% higher than those of non-union contractors!

We prioritize the well-being of you and your families. Our benefits package includes 90% dental coverage, 90% prescription drug coverage, eye care benefits, as well as access to physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, and more.

Unionized construction work is 31% safer. With a strong commitment to safety and extensive training, our members’ families can have peace of mind, knowing we prioritize returning home safely. While we aim to earn a living, our ultimate goal is to ensure everyone returns home at the end of the day.

Unions play a crucial role in safeguarding workers from arbitrary terminations and ensuring the implementation of fair disciplinary procedures. This offers a sense of job security for our members. With the backing of the union, workers are better protected against the impulsive decisions of frustrated employers.

We continually expand our training programs and provide opportunities for skill development. We help our members enhance their skill sets, stay current with industry trends, requirements, and changes. More training translates to more opportunities.

For every hour worked, $9.00 is allocated towards your retirement. We offer a Defined Contribution Pension Plan, as well as RRSPs managed by some of the industry’s best professionals.

Unions negotiate with contractors on behalf of their members to secure improved wages, benefits, working conditions, and job security. Joining a union empowers individuals with a collective voice and enhances their bargaining power. Since 1990, IBEW has consistently negotiated wage increases without resorting to strikes or lockouts.

Our local union operates according to three core values that guide the actions of all we do:

Respect – For all workers and employers.

Brotherhood – Assisting members in sickness or distress.

Citizenship – Promoting a high standard of citizenship within the community