Why Electrical Manufacturing Workers Should Organize with IBEW Local 342

Electrical manufacturing workers are the backbone of modern industry. Whether you're building electrical panels, producing lighting systems, or assembling batteries or switchgears, your work powers the world—and it deserves respect. That’s why IBEW Local 342 is calling on electrical manufacturing workers across the Central Piedmont region to consider the strength, stability, and solidarity that comes with forming a union on your jobsite.

You're Not Alone—Major Companies Are Already Unionized

Across the country, thousands of manufacturing workers at industry leaders like Schneider Electric, GE (General Electric), Hubbell and Siemens are already represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). These workers have organized and stood together—and as a result, they’ve gained better wages, safer working conditions, fair scheduling, and real job security. You deserve the same.

Why Organize?

• Better Pay and Benefits: Union contracts bring transparency and fairness. When you organize, you’ll bargain for wages and benefits that reflect your skills and the value you bring to your company—not just what management decides.

• Dignity, Fairness and Respect: Organizing is also about ensuring dignity, fairness, and respect on the job—knowing your voice matters and that you're treated with the professionalism you deserve.

• A Real Voice at Work: Without a union, decisions that affect your job—like hours, safety, and policies—are made without your input. Organizing gives you and your coworkers a seat at the table through collective bargaining.

• Job Security: A union contract helps protect you from unfair discipline, arbitrary firings, and favoritism. You’ll know your rights—and you’ll have the union to back you up.

• Safer Workplaces: Union workers have stronger protections when it comes to health and safety. You have the right to speak up about unsafe conditions—and be taken seriously.

IBEW Understands Manufacturing

Unlike other labor organizations, the IBEW has over a century of experience representing electrical workers across every part of the electrical industry. We know your work. We understand the challenges you face on the shop floor, in the warehouse, and at the assembly line. And we’re here to help you organize a union that reflects your needs and your goals.

Join a Winning Team

By forming a union with IBEW Local 342, you’re not just improving your own conditions—you’re joining a larger movement of electrical workers who are raising standards across the industry. You’ll be part of a proud tradition of skill, solidarity, and strength.

Let’s build power together. If you're ready to start the conversation, reach out to IBEW Local 342 today. Everything is 100% confidential.

Organizer - Julian McDaniel at 743-643-5128 or Julian@ibew342.org

Organizer - Taran Hamill at 336-540-4513 or Taran@ibew342.org

Organizer - Allen Farlow at 336-554-1637 or Allen@ibew342.org

IBEW Local 342 – Located in Greensboro, North Carolina 

We represent and organize workers who live in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and the 17 counties in the Central Piedmont Region of NC.

Proudly representing the electrical workforce of today—and tomorrow.