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.
Attention Washingtonian Members!! A new meeting has been held the past three months for Vancouver members. The Local extends a Thank You to all those that have been attending!
Join us again Wednesday, May 14th, 5:30 pm at Shanahan's Pub, 209 W. McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver WA 98660.
A new location will be arranged for future meetings. If you have any questions or would like more details, feel free to contact Nancy Cary at (503) 251-8736.
Take a walk with us and help to ensure working families voices are heard. The National AFL-CIO has designated next Saturday, May 17th as the national 2008 Labor Neighbor Campaign.
Congratulations to Jaime Terryah, our newest Bumper Bucks winner! If you see her around, be sure to ask her what she did with her $100!”
You could be next! Get your bumper sticker at the Union Hall and slap it on your car. We’re currently on the hunt for our February winner. Check out NECAIBEW48.com at the end of the month to see if we’ve spotted you.
If you are, you’re the May Bumper Bucks winner!!
To claim your $100, email hammer@pacwestcom.com.
You can pick up your own Bumper Bucks sticker at the Union Hall. If we spot you sporting your NECA/IBEW 48 pride, you’ll be the next $100 winner.
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.
