"WHY UNION?"

Local 164 is committed to forging long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with contractors seeking to grow their business and maintain their industry reputation for getting the job done right the first time. If you're a mid-size construction contractor receiving an increase in proposal requests now that the economy has started an upturn, but you're concerned about staffing, Local 164 can help. You'll need more staff to address new contracts, but are afraid to add to overhead. Plus, there's all the time involved in hiring! How do you find the right people and how do you know they've had the right training?

There's one answer that solves all these challenges - "Add IBEW Local 164 to your team." Local 164 values and cultivates its partnerships with contractors. We employ a cooperative teamwork approach when working with contractors, serving as liaison between them and the highly-skilled electrical and telecommunications technicians they must have to keep up with an ever changing industry.

But what exactly does IBEW 164 provide?

Referral System
Through Local 164's membership of over 3,900 electrical and telecommunications members, you can access a pool of talent on a project-by-project or an "as needed" basis. Bring the right person, with the right qualifications, in for the right job.

Economic Benefits
In today's competitive marketplace, contractors need to take advantage of every available edge to acquire profitable projects. By partnering with IBEW members, you can be confident that their services will be provided on-time and on-budget. You'll bid with confidence knowing that you're relying on IBEW labor!

Training
When it comes to training, Local 164 is an industry leader, nationally recognized for its state-of-the-art training facilities, as well as its various training programs. Starting at the high-school level, our hallmark for success extends from our apprenticeship training to our journeyman-level classes in both electrical and telecommunications.

Comprehensive Benefits Packages
Local 164 provides its members with a wide range of benefits, including insurance, disability, and retirement. We eliminate your overhead obligations by helping you fund only those that are associated with the labor you need!

Community Outreach
Like you, our members live in the communities where they work. They're dedicated to improving life for everyone. Local 164 members share a sense of community and work on a variety of volunteer and charitable projects annually. We help ensure the community keeps a positive view of the construction industry!

For more information about teaming with IBEW local 164, please contact us at (201) 265-1700 or eMail our offices at: