Ibew Local 917

IBEW LOCAL 917 members benefit from a comprehensive, employer-paid, and negotiated compensation package that goes far beyond hourly wages, often including high-quality family medical, dental, and vision insurance with little to no premiums or deductibles for the member. These benefits typically include strong retirement security through both a defined benefit pension plan and a 401(k) or annuity plan, ensuring a stable retirement. Furthermore, the union provides valuable perks like life insurance, short-term disability coverage, and access to unique, union-negotiated programs through Union Plus, all supported by a system designed to protect members' financial well-being and security.

Key Aspects of IBEW Benefits:

Health and Welfare: Full-family coverage, often self-insured to provide better coverage, including dental, vision, and prescription plans.

Retirement: Often features two employer-paid plans: a local union pension and the National Electrical Benefit Fund (NEBF).

Job Security & Protection: Benefits often include short-term disability, accidental death/dismemberment insurance, and the ability to maintain health coverage for up to six months during layoffs or illness.

Portability: Because the plans are, in many cases, regional or national, benefits can often follow the member from one signatory contractor to another.

Local 480/917 Member Benefits Dashboard: https://members.480funds.com/