Contractors
Benefits of Joining
IBEW Local 343
Working Together to Build the Future.
As an IBEW contractor, you gain access to a highly skilled workforce, national resources, and unmatched training programs — all without additional administrative costs. Our goal is simple: help you grow your business, save time, and expand into new markets.
Why Partner with IBEW Local 343?
Access to a Skilled Workforce
We offer a skilled, licensed workforce ready for any project — from voice/data specialists to certified
welders and climbers. Whether you need a small crew or extra hands for a tight deadline, we can have qualified workers on-site
within hours. Our pre-apprentice, apprentice, and journeyman mix ensures a competitive labor force every time.
Save Time & Reduce Administrative Costs
When you work with IBEW Local 343, you can focus more on winning jobs and less on managing HR.
When you work with IBEW Local 343, you can focus more on winning jobs and less on managing HR. We handle essentials like health insurance, retirement plans, and benefits paperwork, all included in your normal payroll report. Our inter-local agreements make working in new areas or market segments hassle-free, and the best part — there are no additional administrative costs to access these resources.
Scope of Services
Providing skilled and knowledgeable electricians to industrial, commercial, and residential contractors, as well as certified installers and technicians for sound and communications.
1. Hire Skilled, Certified Electricians
2. Transparent Wages
We maintain known rates of pay for various classifications, including Inside, Residential, and Sound & Communication work.
3. No-Cost Hiring
As a job referral service, IBEW Local 343 provides certified electricians at no cost to contractors — eliminating expenses for advertising, screening, training, or membership fees.
4. Safe and Fair Working Conditions
We uphold workplace safety, personal rights, and fair treatment for every member of the workforce.
5. Flexible Workforce Access
Contractors can hire electricians when needed, scaling manpower up or down according to project demands.
6. Apprentice Placement
We uphold workplace safety, personal rights, and fair treatment for every member of the workforce.
7. Comprehensive Benefits
All members have access to health insurance and pension plans for long-term security.
8. Ongoing Education
We offer apprenticeship classes, journeyman upgrade programs, and continuing education to keep skills sharp and compliant with state requirements.
9. Grievance Resolution
Workplace issues are addressed through a Labor-Management Committee, ensuring fair and timely resolutions.
World-Class Training & Safety Standards
State-of-the-art 7,500 sq. ft. training center staffed by full-time instructors
Residential and commercial apprenticeship programs, plus power-limited energy classes
Continuing education for licensed Journeymen and Masters to maintain State CEUs and enhance skills
60-foot mock tower for hands-on training in wind generator wiring, fall protection, tower rescue, and CPR
Sets the industry standard for safety and productivity
Expanded Business Opportunities
Being signatory with IBEW opens doors to projects that many open shops cannot access.
Through our partnership with the Minnesota Building and Trades and NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association), you’ll benefit from additional education, industry representation, and productivity tools designed to keep you competitive and profitable. This network gives you the leverage to bid on bigger jobs, explore new markets, and strengthen your business position.