Welcome to the web site of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 48 in Portland, Oregon.
~ Do you have fresh ideas you want to share or do you wish to air an issue? Please join our Business Manager at the next Saturday Open House, May 17th, 8:00am to Noon.
~Non-members, if you have an interest in Local 48 - we welcome you too.
Ballots were in the mail for Oregon voters on Friday, May 2nd. Please make sure you vote! Our "Members Resources" political section has the Oregon Candidates that Local 48 endorses for those that are registered users of this website.
The sooner you get your ballot mailed back the less likelyhood you will be getting a phone call.
Each month the Local has made special efforts to increase membership attendance and demonstrate our union pride. One of the ways this is accomplished is by providing the membership useful and pertinent information. This month former two term Governor of Oregon John Kitzhaber will have a health care presentation for the membership.
On May 21st, the NECA - IBEW Electrical Training Center will celebrate 10 years of hosting the annual Electrical Industry Vendor Appreciation Night and Trade Show. This event brings together many of the vendors that supply our job sites with the tools, materials and safety related products necessary to accomplish our work.
The Northwest Oregon Labor Council is hosting the 11th annual Labor Appreciation and Recognition Night on Saturday, May 31st at Westmoreland Union Manor.
The event recognizes union and community members for their efforts in helping to better the lives of workers in the Portland area.
Electrical Program Presentation
~ 2008 NEC and Oregon Specialty Code
with
Oregon Chief Electrical Inspector
Dennis Clements ~
Two Nights for 4 hours of Code Change Credit
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Tuesday, Sept.
This scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors whose parent is a member of an affiliated union. Applications must be submitted by July 11, 2008 to be considered.
Help a member in need before July 23rd. You can do this easily by purchasing a Sick Fund Raffle Ticket and gain a good chance to win some great Dewalt Tools; hammer drill, circular saw, reciprocating saw, rechargeable flashlight and tool bag! You may also help even more by getting the word out by downloading a raffle flyer then posting it at your workplace.
The Electrical Workers Open is a fund raising event open to all Local 48 members, pensioners, contractors, vendors and sponsors, featuring a scramble format with teams of four competing against one another. Come on out and enjoy the event on August 3, 2008 at the Broadmoor Golf Course.
I wish to thank our membership for their tremendous support the last few months. Attendance at our general membership meetings has increased with two hundred or more members showing up. As we are giving out Local 48 shirts at these meetings this increased involvement translates into more exposure for us.
The Annual Picnic at Oaks Park is a lot of fun for members and their families. There is always good food and free carnival rides. There are numerous prizes given away and great handouts for the kids and adults alike. It’s always great to see the involvement with a steady number of regular members.
Update: April 24,2008:
The IBEW Local 48 Softball team is up and swinging. You can click on this Portland Metro Softball Association link to see our schedule.
Update: March 27,2008:
The IBEW Local 48 Softball team is full. If you are still interested in playing, contact Dynalectric, Christenson or West Side Electric to inquire about their team status.
