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What's New at IBEW 873 

(Updated 12/24/2025)
Referral Hours are Monday-Friday from 7am-10am
IBEW 873 Job Line (765) 457-5371
JW Wage- $42.02/hr
H&W- $10.11
DC Pension (Pyramids)- $11.00/hr
*BENEFITS MAY TAKE UP TO 90 DAYS THROUGH ERTS TO DEPOSIT IN YOUR HOME FUNDS*
For benefits question please call:
NECA-IBEW (Health & Welfare): 1-800-765-4239 (Option 6)
IBEW 873 Retirement Plan: 317-715-7433 (John Dill or Scott Hancock)
NEW CALLS (Filled by bid/book position. MUST call Jobline and bid on call no later than 9am the day after the call is listed to be considered. Referral pickup will be scheduled)
*NO NEW CALLS*
OPEN CALLS (Filled, IN PERSON, on a 1st come 1st serve basis between 7a-10a. Can NOT bid on Open Calls)
HALL WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY 12/26. OPEN CALLS WILL BE AVAILABLE MONDAY 12/29.
Samyoung - Starplus Battery Plant (Kokomo) - 23 JIW (Mon-Fri from 730a-430p w/1 hr lunch) Clean room boots required and provided by Samyoung. Inside Agreement. Referral/Drug Test 12/29, Orientation 12/30
Referral Requirements
*2 pcs of i.d*
* Bank Info (If direct deposit is preferred)*
*5 panel drug test within 1 year (Unless customer requirements differ)*
StarPlus Energy Battery Plant - This is a $7.6 billion joint venture between Stellantis and Samsung in Kokomo. Lines 3/4 of Phase 1 (Clean room area) is expected to need 150-200 electricians and will start Dec 2025/Jan 2026. Phase 2 is expected to start 3Q/4Q of 2026.
Haynes International- This is a $170 million expansion that includes the addition of a vacuum induction melting system and a new radial forging system. Work is expected to start early 2026.
GM Marion - This is a $500 million upgrade that will includes 2 new press lines, complete press and die upgrades, and a 6,000 sq ft addition at the GM plant in Marion. Currently under construction with completion expected by the end of 2025.
Convention Center/ Hotel - This a $26 million investment that includes Hiltion Garden Inn hotel and a 22K sq ft conference center that will be the new home for the Kokomo Automotive Musuem. Currently under construction with completion expected early 2026.

Saturday, January 10, 2026
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