
Advocating For Electrical Professionals Across The Northwest For Over 100 Years.
Join the IBEW
Licensed Journey workers are always in high demand! We invite you to learn about the benefits, wages, and pension plans that come with joining IBEW Local 48.
Current Members
Visit our Dispatcher’s Report page to view available jobs, Hiring Hall Rules, advice-related resources, monthly dispatch numbers, and hours of operation.
Stay in the Know
Current Members
Member Services Department
Here to help current members with questions about dues, membership, administrative tasks, and access to resources. Our Member Services team is here to help! Visit the Member Services page for more information, or call 503-256-4848 (Extension 0) to pay your dues.
Dispatcher’s Report
See open job opportunities for today. This page also includes contact information, dispatch updates, and important recent announcements related to job openings.
Dues
Online Dispatch & Dues Payment site where you can login to the members section to pay dues, get job information, and bid on jobs.
Agreements & Forms
Find helpful documents, links, and contacts such as Collective Bargaining Agreements, Bylaws, and the Portability Check In form.
Health, Pension, and Benefits
Get all the relevant information for your Health, Pension and related Insurance benefits including links to resources and forms.
Get Involved
It is vital to the success of our Union that we as members stay informed and engaged! Find announcements, events, and volunteer opportunities.
Become a Member
Benefits of Membership
Our members receive industry leading wage and benefit packages, ongoing education and training, and are able to access over 200 outstanding employers who support Union values and understand the value of highly skilled electricians in the greater Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington area.
If you are a licensed Journey-level electrician ready to seek out new job opportunities we want to hear from you. With full family healthcare, three different pension plans, and excellent wage opportunites, we are proud to represent for the best in our area.
Our NECA Contractors and IBEW Local 48 are invested in building our own workforce. The apprenticeship application process begins with visiting NECA IBEW Electrical Training Center website to learn more. Get started in a great career!
Interested in Becoming a Signatory Contractor?
Union representatives can talk with you about the competitive advantages to your company and to your employees if you become a signatory contractor.
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Start a great career in the electrical trade
An Exciting New Career in the Electrical Industry Awaits! Licensed Electricians are in High Demand by Today’s Employers. If you aren’t licensed learn about the apprenticeship process.
Upcoming Events
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