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Important JobLine Notes

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Rules for Bidding. See End for Travelers Rules

  • Anyone wanting to bid on a job must register by phone or in person between 8 and 9:30 a.m. at any 424 office.
  • Any Member who successfully bids on a job and chooses not to report will be required to sign the BOTTOM of the out of work list.
  • All members bidding on geographical hiring project: If you do not have an active address in our system you will be required to verify your current address as per our hiring procedure prior to bidding
  • Members living within a 45km radius of the Edmonton, Calgary or Fort McMurray halls must pay their dues and pick up their clearances in person (before 4:00pm Mon. to Thur. or before 3:00pm on Fridays).
  • Dues must be paid up prior to taking a "call" — past pay stubs may be required to verify previous dues deduction.
  • All job calls will be considered indefinite in duration unless an exact completion date is specified.
  • Members must ensure D&A test results, when required, are confirmed negative before reporting to site.
  • All jobs are subject to lifting, pulling, climbing and heights — Jobs will indicate specific requirements (eg, extreme heights) if it is required.
  • As per the CBA, all calls are based on a 5/8s or 4/10s work week. GPMA/NMA calls may list other shifts as per those agreements
Traveller’s Rules of the Road

Disciplinary Action in another Jurisdiction or an Official complaint from another local could result in traveling privileges being revoked for said member. 

  • Always carry your paid-up dues receipt with you while travelling.
  • Know your Electrical Trade Certificate number.
  • Always carry your dispatch for the job and travel letter where applicable from Local Union 424.
  • You must follow the terms of the Local Unions agreement where you are working as a traveller.
  • Remember, you are a guest, and you are a representative of your Local Union 424, ensure your actions, and work ethic reflect well on your Local Union.
  • Do not accept Supervisory positions, such as a, FM or GF, unless all Local Members in that Jurisdiction have been offered the opportunity first.
  • Avoid involvement in the politics of another Local Union, keep your opinions to yourself.
  • Never accept a transfer while working outside of your Jurisdiction without checking in with Local Union 424 beforehand.
  • Conduct yourself with the professionalism expected of an IBEW Local Union 424, Member.