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WORK OUTLOOK & HOW TO SIGN THE BOOKS
Sep 04, 2026

 WE REQUIRE YOUR ACTUAL DUES RECEIPT TO SIGN THE BOOKS.

PHONE RECEIPTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

DO NOT GET IN LINE TO SIGN THE BOOKS IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT.

Your Union Hall will have to fax it to 574-233-5234.

Once received, you may sign the books.

Book 4 and Non-Union:

You are required to provide printed proof of performing electrical work showing more than 2,200 hours.

You are REQUIRED to review your experience with an agent!

Reviews are done Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

by appointment only.

Call 574-287-8655 to schedule an appointment.

You cannot sign the books until your experience is reviewed by an agent.

Acceptable Proof of Electrical Experience:

Sealed Letter from Business Manager(s) on letterhead documenting the number of hours worked in the Inside Electrical field along with your work history from LaborPower Referral or Express.

You may also need to bring notarized letters from your past electrical contractors proving you specifically did electrical work for them.

WE DO NOT REFER OUT CWS.

YOU CANNOT SIGN BOOK 4.

WE DO NOT TAKE VOICEMAIL MESSAGES FOR JOB BIDS!

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CALL AND CHECK ON JOB BIDS AT 10:00AM! 

Phase 2 of the Data Center is expected to begin in 2027. Please watch our Job Calls Page for manpower requests.

The Battery Plant is still on hold. We will update here as information becomes available.





 


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IBEW Local 153
56475 Peppermint Rd
South Bend, IN 46619
  574-287-8655


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