At IBEW Local 56, we supply skilled electricians to more than 35 signatory electrical contractors in the Western Pennsylvania area. The pride and workmanship of Local 56 is evident in every project in our jurisdiction.
IBEW Local Union 56 was founded in 1897 and is located in Erie, Erie County, PA. We are the largest construction local union in Erie with over 280 members that serve over 35 contractors in Erie, Warren and Forest counties. We supply skilled electricians to signatory contractors within our jurisdiction. Along with all of the building trades, IBEW Local 56 offer apprenticeships, which is a five-year program. It includes on-the-job training, as well as 800 hours of classroom/lab instruction (at a minimum) in all aspects of the electrical trade. For more information, visit our website: http://ibewlocal56.org/.
