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IBEW Local 37 Membership Guide 2022

Whether you’re new to the IBEW, new to unions, or a longtime member, we're sure you’ll find this membership really helpful. It includes lots of good information about your union, its structure, history, and the many benefits of membership.

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UNION DUES<br />

Every member pays a small portion of their wages to the <strong>IBEW</strong>.<br />

Union dues make it possible for <strong>Local</strong> <strong>37</strong> to pay for the valuable<br />

services it provides to all members including:<br />

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Contract negotiations<br />

Grievance support<br />

Arbitration<br />

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Training and education for members<br />

Education and awareness<br />

Organizing campaigns<br />

Think of union dues as an investment. Members contribute a small<br />

percentage of their earnings to a fund, much like you do with insurance<br />

premiums. When you need assistance, the resources you<br />

need will be there.<br />

<strong>Local</strong> <strong>37</strong>'s monthly dues are approved by members and are calculated<br />

using the following formula for both "A" and "BA" memberships:<br />

1.3 x your hourly pay rate + $20 (International Dues)<br />

For example, if you earn $20 per hour, your dues would<br />

be calculated as:<br />

1.3 x $20 = $26 + $20 = $46/month or $21.23 bi-weekly<br />

"A" members also pay an additional $19 monthly premium to the <strong>IBEW</strong> Pension Fund.<br />

Dues can be claimed as tax credit, reducing the amount of income tax<br />

you pay! All of the dues money paid by Canadian members stays in<br />

Canada, and the vast majority stays with the local union – ensuring<br />

members get the greatest benefit possible.<br />

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