
Waterloo Joint Apprenticeship Training Trust
WATERLOO & MASON CITY
Electrical JATC
IBEW Local Union 288
1695 Burton Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50703 | 319.232.5374
Why You Deserve Better
Founded in 1891 as a part of the AFL, The Union (IBEW) emerged out of simply horrid working conditions for electrical workers.
At the time of their founding, being an electrical worker meant making about $10 a week, low even for the era, and a death/injury rate that was double other industrial jobs.
Thus the IBEW was largely founded to give these workers the working conditions that all Americans today would consider a fundamental human right.
A few reasons why IBEW and NECA Apprenticeship Leads the Industry:
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Guaranteed Pay
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$17 - $34 Per Hour
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Guaranteed Wage Increases
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Employer Paid Healthcare for you and your family
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Life Insurance
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Short-Term Disability
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Accidental Death
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Job Security
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Grievance Procedure
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Placement With Employer
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Proper Supervision
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Safest Working Conditions
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Defined Contribution Pension
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Defined Benefits Pension Plan
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401(k) Plan
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Industry Leading Training Program
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Work Directly With Journeyworker
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100% Success Rate With State Licensing Exam