What IBEW Local 46 does

IBEW Local 46 is a labor union local affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) that represents electrical workers in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, specifically across King, Kitsap, Jefferson, and Clallam counties. The organization is headquartered in Kent, Washington, with satellite dispatch offices in Silverdale and Port Angeles, and operates as a non-profit member-based organization under a federal labor union structure.

The union's core services center on four interconnected offerings: (1) apprenticeship training co-sponsored with PSEJATC (Puget Sound Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee), which has become a regulated channel following the July 1, 2023 Washington State requirement that all 01 Trainees (Inside Wire Journey Level electricians) be enrolled in a state-approved apprenticeship program; (2) a job dispatch system operated through ibew46.net that refers qualified electricians to signatory contractors across multiple construction units including Inside Wire, HVAC, Marine, Sound & Communications/Limited Energy, Residential, and Broadcast; (3) collective bargaining representation covering wages, benefits, and working conditions, with recent agreements including a 2025 Puget Sound Metal Trades Council agreement with Vigor Industrial, LLC; and (4) continuing education (CEU) classes plus a member resource library.

Revenue is generated through recurring member dues on a monthly billing cadence, with a dues increase effective May 1, 2025 documented in the 2025 dues chart. The union's primary customers are its dues-paying members — journey-level electricians and apprentices — while employers such as First & Goal Inc., Washington State Ferries, and Vigor Industrial serve as job recipients via the dispatch system rather than direct revenue sources. The organization also partners with NuVision Federal Credit Union to provide vacation allowance plan accounts and banking services to members. Distribution is regional and dispatch-driven, with marketing conducted through the union website, Instagram (#IBEW46), community events (annual Seattle and Peninsula picnics), and direct employer outreach.

Name

IBEW Local 46

Legal name

IBEW Local 46

Website

https://ibew46.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

IBEW Local 46 is a labor union representing electrical workers across King, Kitsap, Jefferson, and Clallam counties in Washington State, providing apprenticeship training via PSEJATC, job dispatch, collective bargaining, continuing education, and member services funded by recurring monthly dues.

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Labor Union Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Electrical Work (1731), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Power Systems & Utility Linework (Transmission/Distribution) (EDAOABAC)

Keywords

• Labor union services
• Electrical worker representation
• Apprenticeship training
• Job dispatch services
• Collective bargaining

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Member Dues: IBEW Local 46 generates revenue through member dues. A dues increase was announced effective May 1, 2025, with a dues chart referenced for the specific rate structure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IBEW Local 46 is a labor union representing electrical workers in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, providing collective bargaining representation, job dispatch and referral services, apprenticeship training through PSEJATC, and continuing education for its members. The union negotiates labor agreements with signatory contractors and government entities, dispatches qualified electricians to jobs across King, Kitsap, Jefferson, and Clallam counties, and supports members with health, welfare, and pension benefits.

Product overview

IBEW Local 46 is a labor union providing a portfolio of member services for electricians in the Puget Sound region. The core offerings include apprenticeship programs cosponsored with PSEJATC for training electricians, a job dispatch system for member placement, continuing education classes, and an online resource library containing wage reports and union documents. Additional services include a member portal for job referrals and an online merchandise store. These services are interconnected: apprenticeship programs feed into the dispatch system, while continuing education and resource access support members throughout their careers.

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Products and services

• Apprenticeship Programs Joint apprenticeship and training programs for electricians co-sponsored with PSEJATC, providing classroom and on-the-job training for apprentices and journey-level electricians in the organized electrical industry within the IBEW Local 46 jurisdiction.
• Job Dispatch Services Union job dispatch and referral system connecting IBEW Local 46 members with electrical employers across King, Kitsap, Jefferson, and Clallam counties.
• Continuing Education (CEU) Classes Continuing education units and skill-building classes for journey-level electricians to maintain certifications and learn new trade skills, including EVITP (Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program) certification.
• Resource Library Online resource center containing wage reports, business representative assignments, parking zone maps, unit reports, and various union documents and notices for members.
• IBEW46 Store Online merchandise store selling IBEW Local 46 branded apparel and materials.
• Member Login Portal Secure online portal for IBEW Local 46 members to access the dispatch system, job referral services, and member resources.
• Collective Bargaining Representation Collective bargaining representation for members in negotiations with signatory contractors and government employers over wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PSEJATC (Puget Sound Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBEW Local 46 co-sponsors PSEJATC to provide training for Apprentices and Journey Level electricians in the organized electrical industry within the IBEW Local 46 jurisdiction. PSEJATC is a joint labor-management partnership between the union and signatory contractors.
• NuVision Federal Credit UnionminorOthersNuVision FCU provides vacation allowance plan accounts and banking services for IBEW Local 46 members. Members can access special accounts through nuvisionfederal.com/IBEW-VACATION-ALLOWANCE-PLAN-ACCOUNTS.
• Vigor Industrial, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBEW Local 46 negotiated a Puget Sound Metal Trades Council Agreement with Vigor Industrial, LLC. Recent agreements include tentative agreement dated May 8, 2025, and ongoing labor relations including PSMTC letters to Vigor members. Vigor operates marine and industrial services in the region.
• Washington State Ferries (WSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBEW Local 46 members are being hired for marine electrician positions supporting WSF electrification efforts. The union is actively recruiting for waterfront electrical work, including EVITP (Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program) certification requirements mentioned in Seattle Times op-ed.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IBEW Local 191: IBEW Local 191 represents electrical workers across Everett and Snohomish County in Washington State. It is a neighboring IBEW local operating the same apprenticeship referral and dispatch model, covering adjacent territory in the same Puget Sound labor market.
• IBEW Local 112: IBEW Local 112 is an Eastern Washington IBEW local referenced in IBEW Local 46's dispatch notices. It operates the same IBEW electrician representation, apprenticeship, and dispatch framework, making it a directly comparable peer despite its separate geography.
• IBEW Local 48: IBEW Local 48 represents inside wire, residential, and limited energy electricians in the Portland, Oregon metro area. It is a directly comparable IBEW local running the same apprenticeship, dispatch, and collective bargaining model for electricians in an adjacent Pacific Northwest jurisdiction.

Others

• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA): NECA is the union electrical contractor counterpart organization and IBEW Local 46's joint-venture partner on PSEJATC. While not a direct competitor, it represents the employer side of the same organized electrical labor market that Local 46 supplies with workforce.

Emerging players

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): ABC is the largest U.S. open-shop trade association representing non-union contractors across multiple construction trades including electrical. It competes with IBEW Local 46's signatory contractors for commercial and industrial project work.
• Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC): IEC is the largest open-shop counterpart to IBEW-affiliated contractors and runs its own apprenticeship training program for non-union electricians. It competes with IBEW Local 46 for electrician training and contractor share in the broader U.S. market.

Regional players

• UA Local 32 (Plumbers and Pipefitters): UA Local 32 represents plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC service technicians in the Puget Sound region. It is a comparable building trades union operating apprenticeship training, dispatch, and collective bargaining services in the same regional labor market.

Broad incumbents

• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) International: IBEW International is the parent federation of IBEW Local 46 and approximately 300 other U.S. and Canadian IBEW locals. It sets collective bargaining standards, branding, and the joint apprenticeship framework that Local 46 operates under.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ibew46
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ibew-local-46

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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