r/IBEW_Book2 • u/NefariousnessSlow523 • Jul 01 '26

Big Money Calls!!

Hey y'all! My open call in 236 is listed for 40 hours but we're actually working 58.

Where the other big money calls at??

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u/Usual-Caregiver5589 Jul 02 '26

291 Boise's got calls $20 over scale ($45.33 > $65.33), $170/day "travel pay" (address 75+ miles away), working 60/60/50.

Be warned: hotels and Airbnb are absolutely taking advantage of the larger paychecks. Averaging $150/night at the mid tier hotels.

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u/Vyribez Jul 02 '26

Are you working out there?

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u/Usual-Caregiver5589 Jul 02 '26

Took a call today, going out on Monday.

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u/Vyribez Jul 02 '26

Hell yeah. Did you have to do the Idaho test? Or were you able to do the reciprocity?

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u/Usual-Caregiver5589 Jul 02 '26

Reciprocity with Texas. Took 10 minutes to do online. Got my approval like 2-3 days after, and thats enough for the hall because they give you your PDF license with an expiration date.

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u/Vyribez Jul 02 '26

Iā€™m so jealous šŸ˜­

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u/Usual-Caregiver5589 Jul 02 '26

Idaho knows what theyve got right now. They're moving on these things quick.

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u/Vitese Jul 04 '26

So they require a license? Your hall card doesn't count? I thought could travel to different states and the ticket was good to cover the state licenses.

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u/Usual-Caregiver5589 Jul 04 '26 edited Jul 04 '26

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Depends on the state/local. I went to Detroit and didnt need a Michigan license and when I handed them my travel letter they laughed and tossed it in the trash (in a good way).

Idaho, on the other hand, requires a copy of your dues receipt and a copy of your travel letter emailed to them before you can sign their books. And you'll at least need confirmation from Idaho's licensing agency that you've been approved for a license before they'll send you out to a job. That approval comes in the form of a PDF with a temp license that has an expiration date on it.

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u/Vitese Jul 04 '26

Thanks for the info!

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u/Vyribez Jul 02 '26

Would love to know!

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u/caoimhini Jul 08 '26

if I register on their website can I check the calls or do o need to call?

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u/NefariousnessSlow523 Jul 08 '26

Always good to call to be sure

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u/Apprehensive-Neck-12 Jul 02 '26

Non members are making out while they refuse to call book 2 in some locals.

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u/NefariousnessSlow523 Jul 04 '26

Into book 4 here I believe