Welcome to IBEW Local 494!

A few important notes before you get started with the Union membership application process:

1. There are three (3) online forms that you will need to complete to join membership. You will need to return to this page each time to start the next one. All three will need to be completed on the same day.
2. Select the first grey button "Application / Dues Authorization" to complete your application and dues deduction authorization. Please use your current mailing address on this application.
   • Initiation Fee: onetime $10.00 initiation fee.
   • All further monthly dues payments will be automatically deducted from your check. 
   • IBEW Political and Campaign Workers  should sign up as "BA" IBEW members. If you have any questions about "A" membership and what the differences are, feel free to reach out to the Union Hall. 
   • Monthly dues while working under an IBEW Political and Campaign Workers contract are $23 a month, with an additional $15 in "working" dues.
   • If you were to leave your current employer and are interested in keeping your membership active or to consider other membership options, reach out to your Union Rep or the Union Hall prior to your last day.
   • Form Question Answers
     • Classification = Campaign Worker
     • Industry where you are employed = Other
     • Local Union = 494​
3. Return to the "IBEW Political and Campaign Workers Membership Signup" landing page.
4. Next, select the black button to submit your onetime $10.00 initiation fee. This fee is processed through PayTrace, Local 494’s payment processor.
5. Then complete the 3rd gray button titled "Union  Authorization Card" - this authorizes IBEW to be your official Union representative. 
6. Upon submission, your application materials will be reviewed and submitted to the IBEW by Local 494 Membership Coordinator or another member of our Administrative Team.
7. A week or two following your application submission, you will receive a mailing from Local 494.

Union Application:

Authorization for Representation by the IBEW:

Initiation Fee:

• All further monthly dues payments will be automatically deducted from your check. 
• IBEW Political and Campaign Workers sign up as "BA" IBEW members.
• Monthly dues while working under an IBEW Local 494 contract are $23 a month, with an additional $15 in "working" dues.
• If you were to leave your current employer and are interested in keeping your membership active or to consider other membership options, reach out to your Chief Steward or Union Rep prior to your last day.

For membership questions:

•  Union Representative, Curt - curt@ibew494.com / (920) 923-0489,