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IBEW 1597

Utility local

Members work for the power company, not a tramp book hall.

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134

2026 Total Membership

1597

Local number

Grand Island, Nebraska

Hall location

About this local

IBEW 1597

IBEW LOCAL 1597 is a Local Union Located in Grand Island Nebraska

States / provinces

  • Nebraska

Hall city

Grand Island

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Traveler intel

Book status

Out-of-work lists move daily. Call IBEW 1597 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.

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Open calls & area openings

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Pay package

Area market wages · Nebraska

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: 3302 W Capital Ave Suite B, Grand Island, NE 68803

Early career (≈ p10)$25.45
Typical (≈ median)$44.3
Experienced (≈ p90)$56.75

Values shown as approx $/hr.

Statewide market signal for Nebraska, 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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