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Sisters in Solidarity

Local 48 has several committees, units, and groups that serve to foster solidarity and community within work groups, geographic regions, and social groups. Learn more about their purpose and objectives, recurring meetings and gatherings, and how you can get involved.

Sisters in Solidarity

Committee Objective
The Sisters in Solidarity of Local 48 aims to develop and strengthen recruitment, training, and retention of women within the IBEW. This committee strives to model behavior and culture in which under represented people in the trades, and in the IBEW, empower and support each other. The Committee will also serve as a resource of leadership for other tradeswomen committees.

What to Expect if You Join
You should expect an open and welcoming group of people working towards recruiting, training, and retaining women.

Committee Contact Info
ibew48sisters@gmail.com

Committee Leadership
Chair: Kat Zimmerman
Vice Chair: Michelle Roberts
Treasurer: Nydia Caballero
Recorder: Jacquelyn Martin

Where to Find Us
https://discord.gg/RMgAfPdpmR
https://www.facebook.com/groups/500353813682644

Recurring Meetings and Gatherings

Sisters in Solidarity Meeting
Third Monday of Each Month
Local 48 Meeting Hall

North Side Happy Hour
Second Friday of the Month
Vancouver, WA

East Side Happy Hour
Third Friday of the Month
Hawthorne Asylum Food Cart pods

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IBEW Local 48 Electricians Union – Portland, Oregon, Vancouver, Washington
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Member Services Office

M-F 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm

Portland: 503-256-4848
Vancouver: 360-892-0171

15937 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97230

Dispatch Office

M-F 8:30am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm

OR Job Hotline: 503-251-9134
WA Job Hotline: 360-892-0171x301

15937 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97230

Leadership Members

Garth Bachman
busmgr@ibew48.com
503-889-3667

Will Hodges
will@ibew48.com
503-889-3660