At the 40th IBEW International Convention, which was conducted in Chicago, IL during the week of May 9 through 13, 2022, the delegates approved amendments to Article IX of the IBEW Constitution. Accordingly, effective July 1, 2024, there will be a per capita increase for all Members in the amount of one dollar ($1.00) per month. The following rates will apply to the I.O. portion of all monthly dues payments.

Article X, Section 7(a) of IBEW Local 108's current bylaws state that the monthly dues shall be two hours pay per month plus applicable International per capita and all assessments.

It is important that the members of IBEW 108 understand that the portion of the dues that go to our Local has not increased. In fact we have taken many steps to keep dues the same and have not raised dues on a Local level since 2004.

We would also like to take this time and remind you of some of the elective benefits you can be part of by being an IBEW 108 member.

FAST AIDE SICK FUND

There are currently two separate Fast Aide funds. One fund is made up of Tampa Electric employees and the other fund is made up of Clarios employees. These funds are geared to help members who are out of work due to accident, injury, or illness. These funds are for members that are out of work for ten working days or more and they have exhausted all sick time and are receiving reduced pay or no pay at all.

The cost to be a member of the TECO Fast Aide Fund is $10.00 per month. The cost to be a member of the Clarios Sick Fund is $6.00 per month.

ACCIDENTAL LIFE INSURANCE

American Income Life provides a $4,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit at no cost to IBEW 108 Union members. If you are interested in other supplemental insurance programs you can contact American Income Life at 1-800-495-1213.

BRIGHT NOW! DENTAL DISCOUNTS

As a union member, you and your family have access to prices that are significantly lower than other local dentists. Whether you have insurance or not, Bright Now! Dental will reduce your out of pocket expenses. For more information contact Bright Now! Dental at 1-888-274-4486 or visit their web page at www.brightnow.com.

UNION PLUS

Union Plus provides services and discounts for Union members that include...

Financial including the Union Plus Credit Card, prepaid card and personal loan programs.

Home and auto programs with exclusive union member savings and discounts for all your home and auto needs, such as auto buying and mortgage. 

Insurance products include plans from brands you know and trust and feature home, auto, retiree health, life and even pet insurance.

Health plans include union member discounts on dental, vision, hearing and even alternative healthcare.

Shopping and Discounts on everyday expenses like your monthly wireless phone bill with AT&T, every day purchases, or even going to the movies.

Travel benefits to make travel cheaper with exclusive discounts on car rental, vacation tours and even hotels and attractions. 

Hardship Help are designed to help union members when they've fallen on hard times, such as when their union goes on strike, they get laid off, or even disabled.   For full details visit www.unionplus.org