Oak Ridge Electrical JATC
CLA Wage Rate Journeyman Wireman $32.00
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Apprentice Rates
1st Period 0-1000 hours 55% of JW $17.60
2nd Period 1000-2000 hours 60% of JW $19.20
3rd Period 2000-3500 hours 68% of JW $21.75
4th Period 3500-5000 hours 76% of JW $24.30
5th Period 5000-6500 hours 83% of JW $26.55
6th Period 6500-8000 hours 93% of JW $29.75
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Fringe Benefits
Health & Welfare (Medical, Dental, Vision etc) $8.50/hour 100% paid by contractor
Retirement Fund (begins at hour 1) $9.17/hour 100% paid by contractor
NEBF Pension 3% of Gross
Training - JATC 2% of Gross
CALM Program $0.04/hour
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All of the 270 Apprentices receive full family coverage
insurance as part of the negotiated package.
This benefit kicks in once the apprentice has worked
140 hours per month for 2 consecutive months.
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All of the 270 Apprentices receive retirement benefits
with the first hour they work.
So, from day one on the job, their contractor will contribute $9.17 per hour which does not come out of your hourly rate.