About IBEW
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) is an international union for electrical workers, and our purpose is to organize all workers in the entire electrical industry and raise the standards of living for all. The IBEW in Wichita, Kansas is Local Union #271 and has been around since April 10, 1914.
The objects of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers are:
• To organize all workers in the entire electrical industry in the United States and Canada, including all those in public utilities and electrical manufacturing, into local unions.
• To promote reasonable methods of work.
• To cultivate feelings of friendship among those of our industry.
• To settle all disputes between employers and employees by arbitration (if possible);
• To assist each other in sickness or distress.
• To secure employment.
• To reduce the hours of daily labor.
• To secure adequate pay for our work.
• To seek a higher and higher standard of living.
• To seek security for the individual.
• And, by legal and proper means, to elevate the moral, intellectual, and social conditions of our members, their families, and dependents, in the interest of a higher standard of citizenship.
Our History
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union #271 has a long history in Wichita, Kansas. We were chartered on April 10, 1914, and have been at our location at 1040 S. Broadway since 1946.
For over 112 years, we currently represent more than 1000 construction electricians, maintenance electricians and tele data workers. In 1918, Shelley Electric and Southwestern Electric became the first two electrical contractors to sign with us, and they are still signatory today. In 1954, the Boeing maintenance electricians voted to be represented by the IBEW #271 and still remained with us after Boeing was sold to Spirit Aerospace and now Boeing have acquired Spirit back to become Boeing of Wichita once again. Today, we have over 25 signatory electrical contractors.
While the electrical industry is rapidly changing, we have remained committed to our roots— organizing all workers in the electrical industry and raising the standard of living for all.
Positions
Apprentice
Earn While You Learn
If you’re looking for a meaningful, rewarding career, consider one that offers a bright future, builds character, and fills you with pride. One that enables you to earn while you learn. Consider the Electrical Construction Industry. The finest Electricians receive training through the International IBEW-NECA apprenticeship — a model educational partnership that produces the most highly trained electricians in the country.
Journeyman
Train with the Best
A Journeyman Inside Wireman is a highly trained, licensed professional with the experience and expertise to perform in all areas electrical work related, independently, while mentoring apprentices and upholding the highest safety and quality standards. As a vital asset to IBEW Local 271, journeymen provide leadership on the job site, ensure code compliance, and play a critical role in delivering reliable, skilled workmanship across the electrical construction industry.
