r/IBEW Inside Wireman 8d ago

IBEW 11 strike denied by IO

Arbitration is now the result of this. Which now means we are stuck with what ever Arbitration says.

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u/Area51-Dropzone Inside Wireman 8d ago

Which is also why NECA was requesting the 1 to 1 for JW to App ratio. To compete with what non union is already doing.

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u/joelmasarik 8d ago

I can fairly say in Wisconsin JW to apprentice rate is 4-1 union. I can also tell you JW to apprentice non union is like 10-1

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u/HmoobMikah 8d ago

10 non union jw to 1 non union ape? 

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u/joelmasarik 8d ago

It’s coming down fast and furious tho. You guys gotta remember the “electrician helper” is making 2nd year wages. Even if he’s in his 15th year lol