IBEW Local 401

IBEW Local 401: Electricians' Union of Northern Nevada

IBEW Local 401 is the local chapter of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers operating in Northern Nevada. It presents itself as a community of skilled electrical workers and as a liaison between these professionals and contracting companies in the area. Its activity revolves around advocating for wages, benefits, and working conditions, as well as managing employment opportunities through a job call system.

Job Calls and Connection with Contractors

The organization maintains a job calls service that connects electricians with contractors and companies needing to fill positions. Interested professionals can view posted job openings, while companies can request personnel through a dedicated job call line. The site shows the status of the books —Book I, Book II, and Long Call— with updated figures, and indicates that long calls are resolved through the books.

Training: Apprenticeship and Journeyman Level

Local 401 invests in training programs for apprentices and journeyman electricians. The apprenticeship combines paid on-the-job experience with classroom instruction, under the supervision of experienced journeymen, and requires no prior experience or college education. These programs are delivered through a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC), part of the Electrical Training Alliance (ETA), a partnership between IBEW and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). The associated training center is the Northern Nevada Electrical Training Center.

Services and Resources for Members

The organization's website gathers resources for its members at various stages of their careers. These include joining and re-signing membership, paying dues, accessing benefits, the Health & Welfare Trust, a 401K plan, counseling, access to the member area, and reviewing collective bargaining agreements (bylaws). Information is also offered about the G17 exam and the Reno city license.

Internal Committees

The local has its own committees. The Women's Committee meets the third Friday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Union Hall. The RENEW Committee meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM, also at the Union Hall. Union meetings are held at the Union Hall, with periodic notices published on the events calendar.

Institutional Presence and Community

IBEW Local 401 presents itself as a supporter of the Nevada Wolf Pack sports team and as part of the labor fabric of Northern Nevada. The organization states over 133 years of history and 40,000 careers powered, figures that correspond to its own institutional presentation. Its headquarters and Union Building are located in Reno, from where it coordinates its activity in the region.

Location and Contact

4635 Longley Lane Suite 109 Reno, NV 89502 · Phone: +1 (775) 329 2566 · Email: ibew401@ibewlocal401.org