On the Books: Job Calls
Union work, pay, and travel
See where the work is.
iPhone and Apple Watch · iOS 26.0+ · Free download · Three optional tip tiers · No subscription
On the Books brings public job calls, wages, schedules, per diem, local context, road math, and field tools into one practical iPhone app for traveling electricians.
On the Books is an independent product. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official service of the IBEW, any local union, or any hiring hall.
Scan public job calls
Compare locations, wages, schedules, per diem, requirements, and source freshness in one traveler-focused view.
Map the work
Move between the call board and a national map to understand where opportunities are concentrated.
Run the road math
Estimate gross pay, per diem, deductions, and travel costs before deciding whether a call fits.
Watch what matters
Save calls, locals, states, and criteria on the device, with optional account sync and alerts.
Carry field tools
Use bending calculators, quick references, exam practice, and voice-friendly shortcuts from the same app.
See the uncertainty
Source and freshness cues make it clear when information should be confirmed directly with the hall.
How it works
Open Calls to scan the latest public-source board and filter it around the work you want.
Use Map to understand where calls and locals are concentrated.
Open a call to inspect pay, schedule, per diem, requirements, source context, and verification guidance.
Save the call or use it in the pay calculator to compare the road math.
Connect an optional account only if you want cross-device watch data and supported alert features.
Frequently Asked Questions
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