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Plug Into Our Cooperative.

Recharge Your Career.

Power Up Our Industry.

The Electrical Alliance is a shared effort between the IBEW Local 26 and electrical contractors of the Washington, DC Chapter of NECA. Together, we connect the best electricians with the best opportunities so they can learn and earn more than they ever thought possible.

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Electrical Alliance - Power Up Our Industry.
Electrical Alliance - Power Up Our Industry.

EMPOWERING FUTURES


Wired for Growth

We’re here to give workers a more rewarding career while giving contractors the highly-trained workforce and support they need to grow. Because when we invest in our people, we improve industry standards for all.

As a result, we can create a more secure future for businesses, individuals, families—and the generations that follow.

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Become an Apprentice

Open the door to rewarding career paths and kick-start your future in a stable trade. Choose from three tracks inside our award-winning program by the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee.

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Join Our Union Electricians

Join our cooperative of more than 10,000 top-tier electricians and earn top dollar with benefits. You’ll also receive powerful opportunities to work on the largest and most sophisticated projects in the region.

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Find a Qualified Contractor

Hire one of our expert contractors who has received the highest level of training. Our contractors work on projects big and small throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

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Apprentice Stories


Build a Career. Build a Life.

Chris Eastman
Electrical Alliance

“I  felt a brotherhood and comrade in the union that is very reminiscent of my military service.”

Chris Eastman

Electrician, IBEW Local 26


Explore The Monumental Projects Our Contractors Have Worked On

Electrical Alliance contractors get access to the area’s top projects because they’re known for being the best. Members also have more visibility because we connect them with well-paying clients and fellow contractors.

  • Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

    Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

    The Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has been experiencing an increase

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  • MGM National Harbor

    MGM National Harbor

    When the professionals at US Communications & Electric, Inc. walk into the

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  • Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building

    Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building

    The Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building’s recent first-floor renovations included an upgrade

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Community is Key. Equity is Everything.

From getting young women interested in the trades to supporting minority-owned contracting businesses, we’re dedicated to making a real difference in our communities.

  • From Apprentice to Owner: How Angel Built Titan Power LLC

    From Apprentice to Owner: How Angel Built Titan Power LLC

    Some people fall into the trades, but others come in with a

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  • IBEW Local 26 Hosts Successful Networking Luncheon for Contractors 

    IBEW Local 26 Hosts Successful Networking Luncheon for Contractors 

    Never underestimate the power of networking when you work in the trades.

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  • Recognizing the Women Who Power the Electrical Industry

    Recognizing the Women Who Power the Electrical Industry

    Building a stronger industry starts with making sure everyone has a place

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Get Involved with the Electrical Alliance.
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Discover all the benefits of joining a collective that has your back. Fulfilling projects, highly-trained workers, top-notch compensation—and a platform for your voice.

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One morning you're pulling fiber optic cable throu One morning you're pulling fiber optic cable through a hospital. The next, you're installing a security network at a university or setting up AV systems in a corporate office.

The work is hands-on and technical, in clean, climate-controlled environments. And the field is always evolving.

In three years, you can earn your journeyperson status in one of the fastest-growing areas of the trade.

Discover if the Technology Services track is for you: electricalalliance.org/training/technology-services/
Think unions aren’t for you? Here’s what you might Think unions aren’t for you? Here’s what you might be leaving on the table:
Union electricians with the Electrical Alliance have access to:
⚡ Higher wages and better healthcare 
⚡ Pensions and annuity benefits that provide security for you and your family 
⚡ Continuing education so you can sharpen your skills throughout your career 
⚡ Safer job sites with contractors who are held to a higher standard 
⚡ A real voice in your industry

Your skills got you this far. The right support can take you further.

Ready to see what union membership looks like for you? Learn more and take the next step at ibewlocal26.org/join-as-individual/why-union-benefits/
On June 1, IBEW Local 26 is hosting a golf outing On June 1, IBEW Local 26 is hosting a golf outing with five courses to choose from. The day includes a continental breakfast, scramble format with shotgun start, and a banquet and awards ceremony to close it out.

Proceeds benefit Dollars Against Diabetes, a cause that hits close to home for many of our members and their families.

Sponsorships are available. Registration is open, so secure your spot soon.

Visit the events page at ibewlocal26.org to register and get full details.

See you on the green!
The best electricians are wired for greatness in w The best electricians are wired for greatness in ways that don’t show up in training manuals. 

They solve problems on the fly, and know when to speak up and when to listen.

Those skills are just as much a part of delivering high-quality work as everything you learn in the classroom.

What’s the most useful non-electrical skill you use on the job site every day?
Last month, IBEW Local 26 brought together General Last month, IBEW Local 26 brought together General Contractors, Electrical Contractors, and minority-owned CBE and DBE businesses for a networking luncheon in Arlington, VA.
Attendees connected with NECA signatory contractors from across the region, explored joint venture opportunities, and learned about upcoming PLA projects in Washington, DC.
When contractors show up for each other, the whole industry gets stronger.
Events like this are part of what makes Electrical Alliance membership different. It's not just about the work you do on the job site. It's about the relationships and opportunities you build off of it.
Interested in being part of the next one? Learn more about membership: https://electricalalliance.org/become-a-contractor/

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The Electrical Alliance

The Electrical Alliance is a cooperative effort between the skilled craftsmen of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 26 and the electrical contractors of the Washington, D.C. Chapter of National Electrical Contractors Association.

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