Continuing a proud tradition, Local 48’s skilled electricians, apprentices, and retirees spent the day at the Portland Grotto installing panels and outlets to power a holiday light display featuring more than one million lights—welcoming over 55,000 visitors. This year, Christenson Electric played a major role by replacing several aging house panels that had reached the end of […]
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Taken from the August 30th, 2024 Northwest Labor Press “Business Manager’s Report” by Garth Bachman IBEW Local 48 Business Manager Hello members of the IBEW Local 48. I want to tell you all that I am really proud of our membership! I am seeing more and more solidarity on job sites and in our union […]
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When the picnic planning begins the goal is to create a fun day that includes everyone and has something fun for everyone. From buying raffle gifts, to planning the menu, no stone is left unturned by our event organizer Tracey Powers and the team of volunteers who stepped up to give our membership a day […]
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A day filled with friends and family designed to bring us all together for some fun in the sun and an opportunity to connect with our brothers and sisters through the summer time. It was hard to believe the turnout and we truly love seeing all the amazing kids playing games, eating ice cream, and […]
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