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OUT OF WORK LIST SIGNING PROCEDURE
Individuals seeking work may sign the books either in person, by regular mail, fax at (515) 265-6194, or e-mail ibew55@mchsi.com. Those wanting to be placed on the books must do so themselves and cannot have someone else sign for them. Re-sign is every thirty days. Information submitted to sign the out of work list should be no larger than 4 inches by 6 inches. If you have questions, call the union hall at (515) 265-6193.
APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION
Missouri Valley Apprenticeship & Training Program applications may be obtained at the union hall office (IBEW Local 55, 1435 N.E. 54th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50313) or the apprenticeship office at 1707 N. 14th St., Indianola, IA 50125. Applicants will be scheduled for an interview only if the following documentation is received: If the application is sent in without all the required paperwork or is incomplete, it will be returned.
1. Application for Apprenticeship – completed, signed and dated. (make sure to indicate the Local Jurisdiction as shown on the application)
2. High School Transcripts – showing grades for years in high school.
3. GED Certificate or High School diploma (unless transcripts show graduation date).
4. Copy of Birth Certificate.
5. A copy of your valid CDL written permit (Class A with airbrakes).
(note: it is not necessary to drive a truck in order to obtain the CDL permit)
6. Previous Experience form MV-8 (if applicable).
7. Lineman’s Vo-Tech Transcript (if applicable).
Electronic Reciprocal Transfer System (ERTS) for information regarding reciprocation of benefits. The web site is http://erts.ibew.com