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IBEW Local 396 represents Inside Wiremen, Outside Line workers, and Voice/Data/Video (VDV) technicians primarily in the Youngstown, Ohio area. The "Job Call" system is the method by which the union dispatches available workers to signatory contractors.
Key Philosophy: The IBEW operates on the "Golden Rule" of referral: First out, first in. The person who has been on the "Book" (out of work list) the longest gets the first offer of a job they are qualified for.
Because job calls change minute-to-minute due to contractors filling slots: ibew 396 job calls
Report prepared: [Current date] Data authority: IBEW Local 396 Constitution & Bylaws, Inside Agreement (current CBA), and dispatch operating procedures effective as of last ratified contract.
To retrieve today’s actual job calls, simply call 909-890-1703 now – it is an automated recording updated every morning.
IBEW 396 operates a strict priority system. All job calls are filled first from Book 1. To see today’s open calls, you have three
| Book | Eligibility | Priority | Travel Allowed? | |---|---|---|---| | Book 1 | Home Local 396 members in good standing (paid dues, completed apprenticeship or organized in). | Highest – must be offered the call first | No – must reside in jurisdiction | | Book 2 | Travelers (outside members with travel letter) / former members returning. | Lower – only after Book 1 is exhausted or waived | Yes – temporary |
Critical rule: A contractor cannot request Book 2 members unless the business manager confirms insufficient Book 1 manpower.
Contrary to popular belief, the Strip isn't just building new resorts; it is ripping out old infrastructure. Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, and Caesars are all upgrading to LED lighting, high-efficiency HVAC controls, and modern fire alarm systems. These generate thousands of short-to-medium calls. Because job calls change minute-to-minute due to contractors
Every morning (usually by 6:00 AM PST), Local 396 publishes the "Hot Jobs" list. Here is a hypothetical example of what an IBEW 396 job call looks like:
Call #5210 Contractor: Helix Electric Location: Moapa Valley (Solar Array) Classification: JW (Journeyman Wireman) Scale: $49.50/hr (Current rate as of 2025) + $9.30/hr Health & Welfare + $5.25/hr Pension Duration: Long Call (6 months) Shift: Mon-Thurs, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (4/10s) Report: Must have OSHA 30 and NV Blue Card.
If you are #1 on Book 1, you can accept this call. If you refuse it, you go to the bottom of the list.
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