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Understanding IBEW Collective Bargaining for Linemen and Employers
In the dynamic world of skilled labor, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) has long been a symbol of unity and progress. One of the key mechanisms that underpins the strength of the IBEW is collective bargaining—an essential practice that has profound implications for both linemen and employers within the electrical industry. Collective bargaining is a collaborative process between the IBEW and employers, aimed at negotiating various aspects of employment, from wages...
Billy Kortnoy · · 3 min
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How much do lineman travel in 2026?
Per diem for traveling lineman can range upwards to $200 and sometimes over in various part of the country.
Aaron Mahrood · · 4 min
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Contract Lineman Jobs vs Union Coop Jobs [2026]
Different types of lineman jobs have different types of perks and benefits. What's a priority: spending time at home or making more money?
Bob Morris · · 2 min
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2026 Lineman Jobs are in High Demand
There are three key factors to a spiking demand in qualified linemen: Gen X retirement, decreasing enrollment, and more tranmission projects
Billy Kortnoy · · 3 min
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Whats it like being a union lineman in 2026?
Linemen are a rare breed and have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Becoming a Journeyman Lineman takes pride, craftsmanship, a
Glen Sutherland · · 5 min
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Best lineman apprenticeship jobs in 2026
Some of the highest paying lineman jobs not a ton of travel may be more attainable than you think. You do need to be ready to apply quickly
Aaron Mahrood · · 5 min
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Can I get a lineman job with no experience? [2025 Update]
No you will not be able to become a lineman without any experience. Lineman requires years of training and formal apprenticeships. However,
Bob Morris · · 3 min
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7 Reasons to be a Union Lineman
Is being in IBEW the golden ticket for linemen? “It was a very beautiful thing, this Golden Ticket, having been made, so it seemed, from...
Aaron Mahrood · · 5 min
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How veterans can get lineman jobs in 2025
Ask any recruiter at a utility company or line apprenticeship program and they will tell you the top trait they are looking for is hard work
Chris Simpson · · 4 min
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Top considerations for Traveling Lineman
The lineman contractor needs to have some sense of the business by knowing who they are competing with, how much they charge for the service
Chris Simpson · · 3 min