IBEW Local 553 Reviews

3.9

35% would recommend to a friend

(4 total reviews)

Lonnie R. Stephenson

100% approve of CEO

15% positive business outlook

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4 reviews
4.0
2 Nov 2025

Starting is tough

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Pros

A union that has your back every step of your apprenticeship. Benefits that rival most careers, especially in North Carolina.

Cons

No paid time off. Pay does not meet the COL. Contractors do not provide necessary tools for roles and responsibilities

4.0
17 Oct 2022

A

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Pros

Great to work for steady work

Cons

Pay rate is low starting out

4.0
23 July 2014

Organization in Transition

Anonymous employee
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Pros

IBEW Local 553 has gone through profound upper management changes and has resolved several serious policy and procedural issues. The overall work environment has improved; communication with union members and IBEW Union leadership alike has greatly improved. Teamwork among the staff is encouraged.

Cons

In light of the fact that this is a labor union of electrical workers, the upper management positions are elected positions from within the membership of the local. This organizational foundation of unions leads to the election of leadership personnel who may have little to no experience in business management. This poses unique challenges for the business of the union local.

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