Q: What's happening with the studio work?
A: Local 40 has this jurisdiction please contact: 818-762-4239
Q: Can I Salt?
A: Most members & non-members can salt. Call: TOLL FREE
(888) 423-9937
Q: What does the future work picture look like?
A: Local 11 contractors have many large jobs ongoing now and many
jobs that are in bidding and planning stages, increasing job
opportunities.
Q: What other Locals have work & is a Travel Letter required?
A: You should buy a Local Directory (Tramp Guide) and call.
Q: How do I become a Union member or Union employer?
A: On this site are forms you may print & fax to us. We will
contact you.
Q: How do I get a R.S.O. card?
A: Contact the Electrical Training Institute. Call: 323-221-5881
Q: When is the next C.O.M.E.T. class?
A: The schedule varies from Unit to Unit. Call: 626-243-9700
Q: What classes does the I.B.E.W. Local 11 & the ETI offer?
A: Surf this site or Hot link from this site to ETI.
Q: My father was an electrician & died what do I need to do?
A: If you know what Unit the deceased member belonged to
contact them, if not contact any Unit office for help.
Q: I need to change my beneficiary(s). Who do I call?
A: Contact the Unit you belong to.
Q: I have questions about my Local pension and/or Health
plan(s), who do I call?
A: Contact the Health & Pension Trust. Call: 323-221-5861
Q: I have questions about my International pension and/or Death
Benefits, Withdrawal procedures, who do I call?
A: Please contact our Pasadena office. Call 626-243-9700
Q: What is the rate for Swing / Graveyard shifts?
A: Swing = Straight time +17.3%, for 8 hours pay & benefits;
Graveyard = Straight time +31.4%, for 8 hours pay & benefits.
Q: How much are my dues and when are they payable?
A: For most classifications 3½% of gross is paid as working dues
and Basic dues for "A" members is $27.50 to $30.50 payable
the 1st of each month. Discounts are applied to pre-paid.
Q: How do I let the Union know I've moved?
A: Fill out the change of address area on your dues return
envelope. You should also contact you Unit office, Health and
Pension, and credit union office.
Q: Why can't I pay my dues in my Unit office and/or in cash?
A: The Unit offices are not staffed or equipped to issue a dues
receipt, and no office may except cash do to liabilities.
Q: Why is almost 30% of my vacation check deducted?
A: You are on automatic working dues check off. 12% of your
gross earnings are deducted for your vacation. Your working
dues are 3½ equaling 29.1% of 12% of your vacation check.
Q: Why can't I sign the Book(s) during dispatch?
A: While dispatching, all clerical personnel are busy and the
computer system can not except entries. Furthermore, cards
will not be pre-stamped in order to assure accuracy.
Q: When does dispatching start?
A: Local 11 dispatching starts at 8:30AM
Q: Where should I go to get a Travel Letter?
A: To any Unit office.
Q: What is a short job?
A: A short job is any job posted as 120 hours or less.
Q: What are the hours to sign the Book(s)?
A: Members 7:30-7:45AM & after dispatch till 4:30PM (but not
between 12 to 1PM)Travelers 1:30-3:30PM in the Metro Office.
For those classificaations not telephone dispatched, members already
registered (ON THE BOOK) must sign the 'DAYBOOK' before
8:00AM to be elibable for dispatch that day.
Q: Why can't I find my name on the Book(s)?
A: The Book(s) are in chronological order, sing-in dates &
times are printed in order on the Book(s) & on your "Out of
Work" registration form. If you still can't find your name,
be sure to asked the dispatcher before Dispatching starts.
Q: What is the phone number for next days dispatch?
A: (323) 517-9618
Q: Why were there more calls posted than on the job line?
A: The job line is provided as an indication of upcoming work.
Local 11 will never engage in a policy that would cost:
a member a day's pay, the employer a day's work force, the
customer a day's business.
Q: If I should need help with my dues, because of illness or
lack of work, where can I get help?
A: Contact your Unit's Welfare Committee.
Q: When is the next Roll Call?
A: Roll Call will be in the week of the General Meetings, which is the 3rd Thursday of each month,
Monday through Friday of that week in any District office between 7:30 am & 4:30 pm, but not during lunch or dispatch.
ALL CLASSIFICATIONS ON ALL BOOKS, EXCEPT APPRENTICES MUST ROLL
CALL !!!
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