Announcements

Basic Programmable Logic Controllers Course in August

Registration is now open for the Basic Programmable Logic Controllers four-day course, which will be held in August at the Training Center. The main areas of study for the course are the applications, operations, and programming of PLC’s, with the main emphasis on programming and wiring. The course runs from 8am to 5pm on four […]

First Annual EWMC BBQ Fundraiser on May 16th

Join us at the Hall from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, May 16th, for the first annual Gus Miller Chapter EWMC Barbecue fundraiser! Food options to order include a chicken plate or rib plate for $20, or a combo chicken and ribs plate for $30. A peach cobbler dessert is also available for $5. Beer, […]

Klineline Kid’s Fishing Derby Volunteering

For those interested in fishing and/or volunteering, the annual Klineline Kid’s Fishing Derby in Vancouver is coming up soon! Volunteers are needed before, during, and after the April 11th event, so there are shift options available every day from April 8th to April 12th. See the link below for the volunteer sign-up page. For those […]

April 9th Salting Class Canceled

The Local 48 salting (organizing) class for next Thursday, April 9th, has been canceled. Please continue to register, as salting classes are otherwise held at the Hall every Thursday at 10am, including this Thursday, April 2nd. Salting Sign-up Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnl5UOkO4ZhsQSzCogIBFk8onDqxb4G3O6EWnygea0J92Phw/viewform

Sound & Comm Negotiations Survey Open Until April 24th

Local 48 members in the Sound & Communication Unit, please complete the survey linked below to help determine the direction of the IBEW Local 48 Sound & Comm negotiations for 2026. The deadline for completing the survey is end of day Tuesday, April 24th. https://www.surveyking.com/survey/m14x9

March 25th Membership Meeting to Be Held in Portland Only

FYI, the General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, March 25th, will be held in Portland only due to a technical issue. We encourage those that would normally attend the meeting simulcasts in Aloha and Longview to attend in Portland if they are able to do so.

Second Retiree Group Meeting Next Thursday, March 26th

Local 48 retirees, be sure to join us at the Hall at 2pm next Thursday, March 26th, for the second meeting of the Local 48 Retiree Group! At the initial meeting last month, a variety of topics were discussed related to priorities and potential activities for the group. Next Thursday, the group will work on […]

Residential Negotiations Survey Open Until April 10th

Members in the Residential Unit, please complete the survey linked below to help determine the direction of the IBEW Local 48 Residential negotiations for 2026. The deadline for completing the survey is end of day Friday, April 10th. https://www.surveyking.com/survey/9574z

2026 Local 48 Summer Picnic on Sunday, July 12th

Save the date for the 2026 Local 48 Summer Picnic! It will take place on Sunday, July 12th, from 11am to 4pm at the Hall. Join us for rides, games, food and drinks, music, raffle prizes, and much more! Below is a link to the Summer Picnic page on our web site. The page also […]

Reminder: EWMC St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser on March 15th

The EWMC St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser is just a week and a half away! The event will run from 4pm to 7pm on Sunday, March 15th at the Local 48 Meeting Hall. Corned beef and cabbage plates are available for purchase in advance, and green beer will be available to purchase on site. Activities include […]

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 […]

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