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Elmira Linemen Union Information

IBEW 139

Inside wire local

Inside construction focus, not the outside line tramp hall.

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305

2026 Total Membership

139

Local number

Elmira, New York

Hall location

About this local

IBEW 139

Local 139 has been serving and servicing the Southern Tier of New York with skill, pride and dedication since 1901. We are proud to be a community partner and our members are proud of their accomplishments in the Southern Tier.

States / provinces

  • New York

Hall city

Elmira

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Traveler intel

Book status

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  2. 02 Bring dues receipt, travel letter, and classifications.
  3. 03 Ask about Book I vs Book II eligibility for your ticket.

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Open calls & area openings

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Pay package

Area market wages · New York

Statewide market band for lineworkers (BLS). Orientation only, not this local's book rate.

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Outside journeyman pay for this local isn't posted publicly. Confirm $/hr with dispatch before you travel.

Hall: 415 W. Second St., Elmira, NY 14901

Early career (≈ p10)$28.24
Typical (≈ median)$58.31
Experienced (≈ p90)$67.87

Values shown as approx $/hr.

Statewide market signal for New York, not this local's CBA scale. Approx $/hr from annual OEWS ÷ 2,080.

Benefits (typical package)

  • Health & Welfare

    Usually employer-paid through the fund

  • Pension / NEAP

    Defined benefit and/or contribution, by agreement

  • NEBF

    National Electrical Benefit Fund (when applicable)

Typical Outside package. Confirm this hall's dated sheet with the hall before you count on numbers.

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