"BA" members have no life insurance or pension from the IBEW. 

"A" members (in good standing for at least 6 months) have life insurance that is offered at $6,250 for a natural death, $12,500 for accidental death.

 "A" members are also eligible for IBEW Pension benefits once they meet the age/year requirements. The current benefit is $4.50 per month for each year of continuous good standing as an "A" member. The benefit amount will increase to $5.50 per month for each full year of such continuous "A" membership earned in and after 2023.

 *"A" members must have at least 5 consecutive years in good standing at the retirement age of 65 to receive any type of pension benefit.

*If you are vested (have at least 20 years in good standing) then you may retire at an earlier age of 62. You must be 65 to receive the full benefit.

*Dues must be paid until the pension application has been accepted.

For more information regarding the IBEW Pension Plan, please visit: 

http://www.ibew.org/Pension-Reciprocity

“A” membership dues for January- June 2024 for GPC, SNC and EMC employees are $71.57 per month ($1.12 increase per bylaws.) "A" membership dues for July- December for GPC, SNC and EMC employees is $72.57 ($1.00 increase for Per Capita portion.) 

For a "BA" member to become an "A" member; the member simply needs to contact the Hall and complete a new deduction card.

In the event you wish to change your membership from an "A" member to a "BA" member, form  134 has to be signed. Please contact the office to get this form.