IBEW local 343 sets the standard for the electrical industry!!!
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) has represented Construction Electricians in southern Minnesota since 1919. On April 1, 1979, Local 343 won its own charter to represent construction electricians in an area encompassing 26 counties across the southern quarter of Minnesota from the Mississippi River to the South Dakota border.
Our members are skilled professionals who receive ongoing training throughout their career at our Training Center located in Rochester, MN. Not only are our members prepared for evolving technologies, they drive industry advancement and innovation.
By providing the skills and services required to maintain growth, members of Local 343 continue to meet the challenges and demands of an expanding industry. The Local 343 itself is continually working to ensure our members arrive at safely managed work environments and receive fair, market driven compensation for their time and dedication to providing quality workmanship.
We also check the quality of all jobs performed by our members to make sure that end customer’s expectations are not only met, but exceeded.
To provide southern Minnesota with the best electrical installation possible
To provide the most qualified and highly trained craftspeople to serve the needs of customers needing electrical work completed, Local 343 provides a Joint Apprenticeship Training Program and continual upgrade training to our members. IBEW Local 343 strives to ensure good wages and benefits, worker safety and security, and opportunities to advance. We want our employees and members to be successful in their careers as electricians and we want to provide quality products and services customers can trust in.
IBEW Local 343 keeps southern Minnesota wired for success.