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IBEW 17

Outside construction hall

Travelers sign the books here for contractor line work.

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3,644

2026 Total Membership

17

Local number

Detroit, Michigan

Hall location

About this local

IBEW 17

Local 17, is one of the oldest active locals in the international Organization. It is, this author believes, the oldest local union in the State of Michigan and is, quite probably, among the oldest local unions in the country. Our original charter, signed by Henry Miller, still hangs on the wall of our union hall at 18500 Grand River Avenue in Detroit, Michigan

States / provinces

  • Michigan

Hall city

Detroit

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IBEW 17 · Detroit cover

Lineman Central's research team builds this page from local union submissions, industry reports, surveys, and other public data. We help locals share the basics with linemen. We don't claim every number is current year-round, and we're not a union ourselves. Book and wage numbers on this page always say where they came from. Always verify with the hall before you travel. See Terms for IBEW non-affiliation and data-accuracy notes.

Traveler intel

Book status

Out-of-work lists move daily. Call IBEW 17 before you drive.

How to sign

  1. 01 Call the hall before you drive. Confirm they are taking travelers.
  2. 02 Bring dues receipt, travel letter, and classifications.
  3. 03 Ask about Book I vs Book II eligibility for your ticket.

Work picture · IBEW 17

Open calls & area openings

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Companies hiring nearby

Live re-fetch: article still Last updated Jul 30 2026 12:52pm. ULCS 2 + MJ 4 + P&G 3 + EBE 3 = 12 JY seats.

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Pay package

Wage scale

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Journeyman Lineman$58.97
C Foreman$64.87

Values shown as approx $/hr.

Header scale as of Jul 30 2026 12:52pm.

Benefits

  • NEAP

    25%

  • FR clothing

    $0.50/hr

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