IBEW Membership Guide - April 2024

UNION DUES
Every member pays a small portion of their wages to the IBEW.
Union dues make it possible for Local 37 to pay for the valuable
services it provides to all members including:
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Contract negotiations
Grievance support
Arbitration
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Training and education for members
Education and awareness
Organizing campaigns
Think of union dues as an investment. Members contribute a small
percentage of their earnings to a fund, much like you do with insurance
premiums. When you need assistance, the resources you
need will be there.
Local 37's monthly dues are approved by members and are calculated
using the following formula for both "A" and "BA" memberships:
1.3 x your hourly pay rate + $22 (International Dues)
For example, if you earn $20 per hour, your dues would
be calculated as:
1.3 x $20 = $26 + $22 = $48/month or $22.15 bi-weekly
"A" members also pay an additional $21 monthly premium to the IBEW Pension Fund.
Dues can be claimed as tax credit, reducing the amount of income tax
you pay! All of the dues money paid by Canadian members stays in
Canada, and the vast majority stays with the local union – ensuring
members get the greatest benefit possible.
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