IBEW Local 684

What IBEW Local 684 does

IBEW Local 684 is a nonprofit labor union local chapter affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), operating in California's Central Valley from its union hall at 519 12th St. in Modesto. Founded in 1911, it represents electrical workers across two principal classifications: Inside Wiremen (journeyman electricians performing commercial and residential wiring) and Sound & Communications workers (installers of sound, data, telecom, and low-voltage systems), with a smaller CE/CW segment under the Sound & Communications agreement. Core services include collective bargaining representation (the MAI/MOU 2025-28 agreement and Inside/S&C agreements), out-of-work dispatch and job referral across seniority books (Inside Wireman Books 1-4, S&C Books 1-3), apprenticeship training delivered in partnership with the Central Valley Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (CVJATC), and administration of health, welfare, and pension benefits through NEBF FMCP, SoundComm Benefits, Delta Dental, VSP, and SAV-RX.

Revenue is generated primarily from member dues collected on a recurring basis through a secure online portal and supplemented by one-time merchandise sales at the union hall (challenge coins, lapel pins, apparel, tools). Pricing for merchandise is publicly listed (e.g., $17 coins, $4 lapel pins, $50 sweatshirts), while specific dues amounts are withheld behind member login. Distribution is anchored on a single physical union hall with remote/online services for dues payment and information access. The organization runs a lean staff of approximately 10 employees, led by Business Manager Mike Mendoza, and is governed by elected officers under the IBEW 9th District umbrella.

The technology layer is the UnionActive union management platform, which powers member communications, dues collection, dispatch workflows, event calendars, RSS/iCal feeds, and political action outreach. Marketing and member engagement run through the website, Facebook (IBEW 684), TikTok (@ibew684), email newsletter, and the IBEW Votes political platform. No mobile app, public API, AI/ML capabilities, or external developer ecosystem are present; the operation is a traditional local-union service model with commodity digital tooling.

Name

IBEW Local 684

Legal name

IBEW Local 684

Website

https://ibewlu684.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IBEW Local 684 is a nonprofit IBEW-affiliated labor union local in Modesto, California, representing Inside Wiremen and Sound & Communications electrical workers in the Central Valley through collective bargaining, apprenticeship training, dispatch services, and benefits administration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Modesto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Dues: Monthly dues collected from union members for membership maintenance, collective bargaining representation, and union operations. Dues payment available online through secure portal.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of union merchandise including challenge coins, lapel pins, apparel, and tools. Merchandise purchased in person at the union hall.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IBEW Local 684 is a local chapter labor union that represents electrical workers (Inside Wiremen and Sound & Communications workers) in California's Central Valley. Its core offerings are union membership with collective bargaining representation, job dispatch and referral services, and apprenticeship training programs. It also administers member benefits including health & welfare plans (FMCP for Inside Wireman and S&C Health & Welfare for Sound & Communications workers), pension benefits, California state electrician certification support, and political advocacy.

Product overview

IBEW Local 684 is a labor union providing a comprehensive suite of services to electrical workers in California's Central Valley (Modesto area). The core offering centers on union membership, which encompasses collective bargaining representation, job dispatch services, and apprenticeship training programs. The union provides member benefits including health & welfare plans (FMCP for Inside Wireman, S&C Health & Welfare for Sound & Communications workers), pension benefits, and state certification support for California electricians. Additional services include a member portal, political action programs, and branded merchandise. The website and member services are powered by the UnionActive platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Union Membership

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CVJATC (Central Valley Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership providing apprenticeship programs for Inside Wireman and Sound & Communications workers. CVJATC offers aptitude test prep and state certification preparation courses for union members.
• Delta DentalcoreOthersHealth benefits provider for dental insurance coverage. New provider as of 2025, accessible via Delta Dental Insurance Login portal.
• NEBF FMCP (National Electrical Benefit Fund/Flexible Benefits)coreOthersHealth benefits administration through NEBF FMCP including Summary Plan 15 for Inside Wireman and Summary Plan 14 for CE/CW workers.
• VSP Vision CarecoreOthersVision insurance provider for union members with phone support at 1-800-877-7195.
• SAV-RXcoreOthersPrescription drug benefits provider with phone support at 866-233-4239.
• Sound Comm BenefitscoreOthersHealth & Welfare and Pension administration for Sound & Communications workers.
• MillimanminorOthersBenefits administration and pension consulting services.
• Work, Health, LifeminorOthersEmployee assistance program resource for work-life balance services.
• Valley Builders ExchangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScholarship opportunities for sons/daughters of union members or Valley Builders Exchange employees.
• Organized Labor Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCredit union services for organized labor members with separate website access.
• IBEW 9th DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent district organization providing district-level representation and support for IBEW Local 684.
• Helmets to HardhatsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans job placement program connecting military veterans with careers in the electrical trades through union apprenticeships.
• Electric PrepminorOthersElectrician exam preparation resources for apprenticeship readiness.
• CALCTPminorOthersCalifornia Advanced Lighting Controls Training Program for energy efficiency certifications.
• Union PlusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember discount and benefit program for union members including consumer discounts.
• Bensinger DupontminorOthersEmployee assistance programs for member wellness and support services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IBEW Local 6: San Francisco Bay Area IBEW local with the same operating model — IBEW-chartered membership organization delivering dispatch, apprenticeship, and health/pension benefits to electrical workers. Direct same-template peer in a different California region.
• IBEW Local 234: Castroville (Monterey Bay / Central Coast) California IBEW local serving inside wiremen and sound/communications workers. Same charter, same service stack, geographically adjacent to Local 684's Central Valley territory.
• IBEW Local 332: San Jose / Silicon Valley IBEW local serving inside wiremen and sound/communications workers via the same apprenticeship, dispatch, and benefits framework. Directly comparable in structure and service mix to Local 684.
• IBEW Local 11: Large IBEW local covering Los Angeles, providing the same suite of services — collective bargaining, apprenticeship, dispatch, and benefits — to inside wiremen and sound/communications workers. Most comparable structure, just at much larger scale within California.
• IBEW Local 47: Sacramento area IBEW local delivering dispatch, apprenticeship, and benefits services to electrical workers in a California interior market. Adjacent geography to Local 684 with the same union charter and service model.
• IBEW Local 1245: Northern California IBEW local covering utility workers (notably PG&E) as well as inside construction. Directly comparable in IBEW charter and benefits structure, though with a heavier utility-sector mix.
• IBEW Local 441: Orange County IBEW local providing the same inside wireman and sound/communications services, apprenticeship training, and benefits administration. Direct California-based peer with a comparable member profile.
• IBEW Local 595: East Bay / Dublin CA IBEW local covering inside construction and sound/communications members with dispatch, apprenticeship, and union benefits administration. Structurally identical IBEW local operating in Northern California.

Broad incumbents

• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA): National employers' association that signs the collective bargaining agreements under which IBEW locals like Local 684 dispatch members. Adjacent to the same labor-management ecosystem but representing the contractor side rather than the worker side.

Others

• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW): Parent international union that charters Local 684 and provides district-level representation (9th District). Not a peer but the governing body whose national agreements, training standards, and benefit programs underpin Local 684's value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IBEW684
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ibew-local-684

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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