Are you ready to take your electrical career to the next level? Joining IBEW 2085 (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth, financial stability, and the support of a network of skilled professionals.
IBEW 2085 may be the right fit for you if:
1. You’re an Indentured Apprentice or Red Seal Electrician
We welcome applications from all level apprentices and Red Seal Electricians who are dedicated to growing and excelling in the electrical trade. If you're applying to become an IBEW apprentice, please submit your current resume along with a transcript from your most recent training session.
2. You’re Seeking Exceptional Training Opportunities
3. You Want Competitive Pay and Benefits
4. You Value Workplace Safety
5. You Want to Be Part of a Community
6. You’re Ready to Build a Rewarding Career




WHO WE ARE
When IBEW was founded in 1891, the risks of being an electrician were shockingly high—half of the workers didn't survive their job. Unionism became essential for addressing these life-threatening dangers. Back then, electrical workers endured 12-hour days, seven days a week, with no safety measures in place. Thanks to unions like IBEW, that’s no longer the case, and we ensure it never will be again.
Being part of IBEW Local 2085 means joining a community of skilled electricians, technicians, and industry leaders who look out for one another. We fight for fair wages, safe working conditions, and job security, ensuring that you thrive both on and off the job.
As a union, we are committed to:
- Organizing workers across the electrical industry within our jurisdiction
- Promoting reasonable work practices
- Fostering camaraderie within our trade
- Settling disputes between employers and employees through arbitration (where possible)
- Supporting members during sickness or hardship
- Securing employment and fair wages
- Advocating for shorter work days and a higher standard of living
- Elevating the moral, intellectual, and social conditions of our members and their families, promoting a better standard of citizenship
Why Wait? Start Your Application Today!
If you’re an indentured apprentice or Red Seal Electrician looking for a brighter future in the electrical industry, apply now and take the first step toward a secure, rewarding, and electrifying career.