Union Structure & Dues

IBEW Local 1615 has an Executive Board which is made up of 12 elected members and 4 elected Table officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer and Recording Secretary). They ensure that a good governance structure is in place, in conformation with the IBEW Constitution.

Executive Board members serve a four year term. In addition, Local 1615 members elect a Business Manager to a 4-year term. The Business Manager serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Local 1615 with a responsibility of looking after the day-to-day operations of the union.

The Executive Board co-operates with the Business Manager in the performance of the duties of the office. The Business Manager hires all office staff and assistants as well as appoints shop stewards. They work under his direction. IBEW Committee members are appointed by the President in consultation with the Business Manager. Committees can be formed on a temporary basis (for example negotiating committees) or a continuing basis (Labour/Management or Safety committees).

Local 1615 is divided into 10 units which meet either monthly or bi-monthly for union meetings in various towns and cities within Newfoundland. Each is headed by an elected unit chair person.

Union Dues and Types of Membership
There are two categories of membership in the IBEW, "A" and "BA":

"A" members generally work for contractors and may change employers or work locations frequently. They pay into the IBEW Pension fund.

"BA" members are usually hired by and work for a single employer. Pension and benefits are usually negotiated as part of the IBEW contract with that employer.

"A" or "BA" Membership is $25.00.

Each applicant for an "A" membership shall pay an additional $2.00.

Approval of these admission fees is given by the International President with the understanding that if conditions in the jurisdiction of the Local Union do not justify such fees, then the International President will be free to change the amounts.

Please note that all applications must be accompanied by ten percent (10%) or more of the admission fee. Full payment and admission must be completed within ninety (90) days of making application, in accordance with Article XX of the IBEW Constitution. Dues are payable monthly or quarterly in advance.

The monthly dues shall be:

"A" and "BA" Members - an amount equal to 1.60% of the member's gross basic wages plus a minimum of $19.00 per month for BA Members and $37.00 per month for A Members.

Applicable International per capita and payments and Local Union assessments to be paid in addition to the above dues.