Announcements

S.A.F.E. Committee Movie Night on March 20th: Norma Rae

The IBEW 48 S.A.F.E. Committee is hosting a movie night at the OR AFL-CIO Hall at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20th. The movie shown will be the iconic labor film: Norma Rae. There will be a discussion following the screening as well. OR AFL-CIO Hall3645 SE 32nd Ave.Portland, OR 97202

Crisis De-Escalation and Stress Management Training

EWMC will be hosting training at the Local 48 Meeting Hall on Saturday, March 28th, from 9am until around noon. The two training topics are Crisis De-escalation and Stress Management for Women in Construction. All members are welcome to attend. The trainings will be presented by Emily Haro from the Lines for Life – Construction […]

Sisters in Solidarity Conduit Bending Workshop on April 11th

The IBEW 48 Sisters in Solidarity will be having a Conduit Bending Workshop on Saturday, April 11th, from 9am to 1pm in Lab 3 at the NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center. Refreshments will be provided. Visit the link below and click on the April class schedule to find the workshop and sign up! https://secure.tradeschoolinc.com/v5/nietc-org/classSchedule/index.php

Survey for 2026 Inside Negotiations

Members under the Inside Construction contract, please complete the survey linked below to help determine the direction of the IBEW Local 48 Inside negotiations. With your input, the Negotiation Team will have an understanding of the membership’s wants, needs, and what we can’t live without. https://www.surveyking.com/survey/8rucn Also, a reminder that the in-person Inside Negotiations Brainstorming […]

Women in the Trades Webinar: March 2nd and 4th

In celebration of Women in Construction Week, Rowan University is hosting a webinar: Power of Education for Women in the Trades. This session will highlight the Top 5 Habits of Trades Women Who Lead, with practical strategies and insights designed to inspire and empower women in the skilled trades. There are four options offered for […]

February General Membership Meeting Tomorrow

Join us at the February General Membership Meeting tomorrow night! It will take place at 6pm at the Local 48 meeting hall, with simulcasts at the Aloha Grange and the Longview Hall. Doors open at 5pm. We’ll be serving fajitas from Cheryl’s Catering in Portland, Miyami Teriyaki in Longview, and Chipotle in Aloha.

REMINDER: Local 48 Retiree Group Meeting This Thursday

REMINDER: Retired Local 48 members, be sure to join us at the first-ever meeting of the Local 48 Retiree Group this Thursday at 2pm in the Local 48 Meeting Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to gauge the interest among retired members for participating in a group that would meet to discuss relevant topics […]

2026 Residential Negotiations Brainstorming Meeting on March 7th

Local 48 members in the Residential Unit, please join us at the Hall from 10am to noon on Saturday, March 7th, for a brainstorming meeting to discuss priorities for the upcoming Residential negotiations for 2026. Members must present a dues receipt to enter. If you cannot attend the meeting but have ideas on bargaining topics, […]

Support the NEXT Renewable Fuels Port Westward Project

Submit a comment to show your support for the NEXT Renewable Fuels Port Westward project, which will create a union-built facility in Columbia County! The Army Corps of Engineers is holding a public comment period for the last permit NXTClean Fuels needs in order to build a $3 billion clean fuels facility. The project will […]

KGW Workers Vote to Be Represented By Local 48

Yesterday, KGW broadcast and digital producers and content coordinators voted on whether to be represented by IBEW Local 48. The result was a resounding 17 yes votes to 3 no votes. Thank you so much to all that planned and/or attended yesterday’s rally to show their support!

Labor Committee to Defend Immigrants Workshop on Feb. 28th

The Labor Committee to Defend Immigrants will be putting on their second workplace safety committee workshop on Saturday, February 28th at noon. This time it will be hosted by LIUNA 737 at their union hall. Their address is 17230 NE Sacramento St in Portland. Discussions will include rights in the workplace in case ICE shows […]

Follow-up ICE Out Rally and March on February 20th

A follow-up rally to the recent ICE Out rally on January 31st is scheduled for this Friday, February 20th. The rally and march will begin at 12pm in front of the Multnomah County Courthouse (corner of SW Madison and SW 1st Ave) and will end Portland City Hall (1221 SW 4th Ave). A small delegation […]

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