u/Winterbeers

I want to thank everyone who sent me stickers to finish my project. I never anticipated so many from this sub would send so many. There was enough not just for the one sheet but for 2.5 more. Here's the pictures of what that looks like, if you don't see one you sent it's probably about to go on the last sheet, the material just hasn't arrived yet. My spouse is currently out of town but will be back this week. My new plan it to put Magnets all over the house. They wont be able to go into a single room without seeing IBEW and that's all thanks to you guys and my spouses coworkers. So Thanks Again

It took a while but I finally compiled a list of all locals that have online stores and shipping capability. Wanted to share this list with links to each store. If you know of others please let me know and I'll see about adding to.

Local 5_____________________ Local 125______________ Local 934

Local 7_____________________ Local 191______________ Local 965

Local 9_____________________ Local 197______________ Local 1205

Local 11 Unit 3_____________ Local 270______________ Local 1238

Local 11 Unit 4_____________ Local 332______________ Local 1245

Local 19____________________ Local 353______________ Local 1319

Local 26____________________ Local 457______________ Local 1393

Local 40____________________ Local 465______________ Local 1547

Local 44____________________ Local 494______________ Local 2067

Local 46____________________ Local 553______________ Local 2150

Local 47____________________ Local 659

Local 51____________________ Local 666

Local 77____________________ Local 681

Local 82____________________ Local 701

Local 94____________________ Local 702

Local 97____________________ Local 769

Local 103

New magnets for the collection are almost ready

List of the local Unions that pay extremely well and are currently looking for new apprentices. The benefits of working for any of these is they guarantee jobs, training (you don't need any experience), great pay and an ability to travel across the US following better pay, along with community and comradery with other union members. Each union has it's own payscale, health coverage and retirement benefits so you'll click on links for more details. My SO is a member of the IBEW so I can answer most questions about them, their pay rates and benefits.

In regard to training: all of these industries will pay you while they’re teaching you the trade. A very “Earn While You Learn” motto. No more having to put life on hold for school. I recommend picking out 3 and contacting them. Don't be discouraged if you're not able to get accepted into one and try another one.

All of these are background friendly

Military veterans all of these participate in the"Helmets to Hardhats" program. This is a program that helps you find jobs in constructions fields.

Welders (or if you’re interested in welding) click on the links: SMART, Iron Workers, Boilermakers, Steamfitters. These all teach welding skills, a skill that's in demand.

Plumbers https://ua17.org/
-Currently accepting applications in person. Please contact the union office to find out how.
-This has the most recent pay rates, just scroll down to Memphis Local 17 to see what they have to offer https://unionpayscales.com/trades/ua-plumbers/
-Has pension plan and insurance covering health, dental and vision

SMART: Sheet Metal https://www.smartunion4.org/
-Offer health, vision, dental and a retirement packages.
-Current pay for journeyman is around $37/hour plus benefits. Apprentices start out around 18/hr I believe. Please note wage negotiations are coming up so the amounts and benefits can change. (Information provided by u/memphisbbq)

Iron Worker http://ironworkers167.com/
-Please contact the office for information about pay. From my research it ranges from around $21-40/hour, but I'm uncertain how correct that is.
-The main website sometimes goes down, if it's not working use this one https://www.ironworkers.org/s/directory. It has the contact information for the Memphis branch and you can click around the website for more information about the Union. Contact the Memphis branch to find out what the local benefits and pay are.

IUOE: Operating Engineers https://iuoe369.com/
-Currently very interested in new hires
-⁠This link has more info https://www.iuoe.org/join-iuoe

Boilermakers https://boilermakers.org/local/263
-Please call to get location and more information
Hot and Cold Insulators: https://www.insulatorslocal90.com/
- Apprentice current pay starts $18/hour with increases for each year of training completed. After apprenticeship you'll earn $24/hour. This is Base Pay there are opertunities to earn more.
-Classes are once a week
-Insurance Covers Health, Dental and Vision: Information supplied by spouse of a member. Health insurance is pretty great with a $450/person per year deductible with 20% copay and $2800 max out of pocket (at which point they pay 100%) with yearly physical covered 100%. Prescription drug coverage is 20% copay with no deductible. Dental is something like $2k a year (no deductible, that's just the max you get) and vision is 1 screening a year and reimbursement for frames every two years (every year for children).

Teamsters: trucking, school bus drivers and warehouse workers http://teamsterslocal667.org/
-Joining is different from the other unions as you need to be working for a company that Local 667 is involved with. Example: UPS, ABF, TForce, Kroger and more. Once you are hired you can gain membership. Also if you work in a field you think would fall under the Teamsters thay can help you to organize your workplace.
-Pay and training can depend on which branch of the Teamsters you join so please contact them to find out your options

SELCAT: Outside Power Line workers: https://selcat.com/the-apprenticeship-process/
-Will be opening a state of the art training center in Nashville in 2026.
-I don't have a lot of information at this moment so if you're interested please make sure to contact them to answer your questions.

IBEW: Electricians https://www.ibewlocal474.com/
-Is only wanting experienced workers right now but in the next month and a half will be open for all applications.
-⁠⁠Current starting pay is $22/hour but when you turn out you'll make $37+/ hour plus bonuses and/or overtime pay. You attend classes 2 nights a week after work.
-Has pension and 401K, along with other benefits and discounts.
-Insurance covering, health, dental and vision

HVAC/Steamfitters: https://www.local614.org/
-Will be open for new applications starting March 2 2026
- You start by earning 40% of the journeyman worker's wage rate and receives yearly increases as you complete each year.