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Enjoy higher wages, job security, and a safer work environment with union representation. --- [Skip to main content.](https://ibew160.org/membership-development#main-content) - [Home](https://ibew160.org) - [Calendar](https://ibew160.org/calendar) - [612-781-3126](tel:6127813126) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ibewlocal160/) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ibew-160/) - About - [About IBEW Local 160](https://ibew160.org/about) - [Officers & Staff](https://ibew160.org/about/officers-staff) - [History](https://ibew160.org/history) - Members - [Mo Valley Unit](https://ibew160.org/mo-valley-unit) - [Great River Energy](https://ibew160.org/great-river-energy) - [Membership Development](https://ibew160.org/membership-development) - [Apprentice Recruitment](https://ibew160.org/apprentice) - [Midwest Line College](https://ibew160.org/midwest-line-college) - [Sign the Books](https://ibew160.org/books) - Resources - [Scholarships](https://ibew160.org/scholarships) - [Newsletters](https://ibew160.org/newsletters) - [Forms & Training](https://ibew160.org/forms-training) - [Online Payments](https://ibew160.workingsystems.com/) - [Find a Contractor](https://ibew160.org/find-a-contractor) - [Job Board](https://ibew.org/jobs-board/) - [Contact](https://ibew160.org/contact) Search Toggle Menu Search Toggle Menu - About - [About IBEW Local 160](https://ibew160.org/about) - [Officers & Staff](https://ibew160.org/about/officers-staff) - [History](https://ibew160.org/history) - Members - [Mo Valley Unit](https://ibew160.org/mo-valley-unit) - [Great River Energy](https://ibew160.org/great-river-energy) - [Membership Development](https://ibew160.org/membership-development) - [Apprentice Recruitment](https://ibew160.org/apprentice) - [Midwest Line College](https://ibew160.org/midwest-line-college) - [Sign the Books](https://ibew160.org/books) - Resources - [Scholarships](https://ibew160.org/scholarships) - [Newsletters](https://ibew160.org/newsletters) - [Forms & Training](https://ibew160.org/forms-training) - [Online Payments](https://ibew160.workingsystems.com/) - [Find a Contractor](https://ibew160.org/find-a-contractor) - [Job Board](https://ibew.org/jobs-board/) - [Contact](https://ibew160.org/contact) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ibewlocal160/) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ibew-160/) # Membership Development [Join the IBEW](https://ibewyes.org/) Since 1891, the IBEW has built an empowered work force and partnered with employers to face the challenges of an evolving economy and developing technologies. We represent a diverse collection of industries with members performing work in construction, utilities, broadcasting, telecommunications, manufacturing, railroad and government. ## Why Join? 1. Money- Union workers make between 20-30% higher wages than their nonunion counterparts. 2. Benefits- Health care, pension, sick days and other such benefits are common to those working in a union. 3. Safety- Incidence of injury and death are far less common to union workers than to those who are nonunion. 4. Fairness- Workers are more likely to be treated appropriately because if a supervisor acts improperly the union will get involved. 5. Security- A union worker cannot simply be fired or demoted on a whim. All of these points are laid out in a contract with the employer which breaks down working conditions (work hours, overtime, sick days, holiday time, wage, benefits, etc.). If an employer breaks any of these rules, a union representative will fight on behalf of the employee to ensure that the issue is corrected.  By standing with your coworkers you will gain a voice in your place of work, be treated with greater dignity and be able to provide more security for your family.   ## Contracts Stop by the hall or contact us if you would like a copy of your current contract.  ### For More Information about IBEW Local Union 160: ##### Crystal Reeves ##### (612) 258-5833 ##### cag@ibew160.org  ![ssdsdf](https://ibew160.org/hubfs/ssdsdf.png)   ![IBEW 160 With State Logo-1](https://ibew160.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IBEW%20160%20With%20State%20Logo-1.png?width=311&height=172&name=IBEW%20160%20With%20State%20Logo-1.png) ##### Plymouth Office Plymouth Office 13220 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55441 ![7](https://ibew160.org/hs-fs/hubfs/7.png?width=474&height=315&name=7.png) **[Get Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//300+17th+St+SE,+Grand+Rapids,+MN+55744/@47.2135546,-93.5262288,17z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x52b08fd92e8e989b:0x7d099551c5d52219!2m2!1d-93.5236539!2d47.2135546!3e0?hl=en&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** ##### Grand Rapids Office Grand Rapids Office 300 SE 17th St. Grand Rapids, MN 55744 [![IBEW 160 Grand Rapid location](https://ibew160.org/hs-fs/hubfs/8.png?width=474&height=315&name=8.png)](https://www.google.com/maps/place/300+17th+St+SE,+Grand+Rapids,+MN+55744/@47.213555,-93.523654,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x52b08fd92e8e989b:0x7d099551c5d52219!8m2!3d47.2135546!4d-93.5236539!16s%2Fg%2F11h08wsrvs?hl=en&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) **[Get Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//300+17th+St+SE,+Grand+Rapids,+MN+55744/@47.213555,-93.523654,15z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x52b08fd92e8e989b:0x7d099551c5d52219!2m2!1d-93.5236539!2d47.2135546!3e0?hl=en&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** ##### Contact Us Contact Us **Plymouth (Main Office):** **Phone:** (612) 781-3126 **Fax:** (612) 781-4225 **E-Mail:** [160@ibew160.org](mailto:160@ibew160.org)  **Hours: ** 7:00 am to 3:30 pm **Grand Rapids:** **Phone:** (218) 326-0533  **Mailing Address:** PO BOX 661 Grand Rapids, MN 55744   © 2026 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. 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