Announcements

Material Handler Ratification Meeting on November 12

A reminder that a meeting to ratify the Material Handler agreement will be held from 4pm to 7pm tomorrow, Thursday, November 12 at the Local 48 Meeting Hall. To participate in the vote, you must be an active Local 48 Material Handler who can produce a dues receipt that is at least paid through August […]

Inside Agreement Ratification Meeting on November 30

The Local 48 Negotiation Committee now has a proposal they are recommending for the Commercial/Industrial Agreement, so a ratification vote will take place at an in-person meeting at the Hall on Monday, November 30. A letter is being mailed to all Local 48 members that are eligible for the ratification vote. The letter includes information […]

Sound and Comm Unit Meeting on November 11

Members of the Sound and Communication Unit, be sure to attend the monthly Unit meeting at 6pm at the Hall tomorrow (Wednesday, November 11). In this meeting, upon ratification of the agreement from our recent negotiations, the options for wage allocation will be discussed. We look forward to seeing you there!

2027 Dues Paid in Full Shirts Now Available

Pay your IBEW 48 dues through December 2027 and you’ll receive this year’s Paid in Full shirt! The long-sleeve Star Wars themed shirts with a pocket on the front are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Labor Power has already been updated with the 2027 dues changes, so you can pay online, […]

MyIBEW Online Member Portal Launching in December

We wanted to let you know that IBEW is launching the new MyIBEW online member portal! Starting December 1, 2026, members can access their accounts from any computer, tablet, or phone, and can update personal contact info, review transaction history, and access member resources including Pension Benefit Fund information. View the letter from the International […]

Free Electrical Contractor Business Course in March 2027

We’re now accepting sign-ups for our Electrical Contractor Business Course that will take place from March 1 to March 5, 2027! The course is free for Local 48 members, provided that they complete the course. If you are considering starting your own shop, or if you are already a contractor, this course is a great […]

Upcoming Meeting Changes and Office Closure Dates

With the holidays approaching, we wanted to let you know about some meeting changes and cancellations and office closure dates that will take place over the next two months. NOVEMBER: – General Membership Meeting Moved to Wednesday, November 18 (held in Portland only) – Retiree Group Meeting Moved to Thursday, November 19 – Marine Unit […]

Washington 06 Specialty Exam Two-Day Prep Course

The Training Center has a Washington 06 Specialty Exam Prep two-day course that takes place from 8AM to 4:30PM on Saturday, November 21st and Saturday, December 5th! There are 13 of 16 spots still available, so sign up today by going to the link below: https://secure.tradeschoolinc.com/v5/nietc-org/classSchedule/index.php Designed specifically for LEA Journeymen pursuing their 06 Specialty […]

Pictures With Santa Event at the Hall on Saturday, Dec. 5th

After the success of last year’s first-time event, we’ll be having our Pictures with Santa event at the Hall again this year in support of the 2026 Holiday Toy Drive! Members that bring a new toy or a donation to the Hall from 11am to 2pm on Saturday, December 5th can have a picture taken […]

Residential Negotiations Update from October Sessions

Residential Contract Negotiations Update from October 13 & 15 Sessions We had sessions six and seven on October 13th and 15th. There was more discussion regarding gaining market share and what we could do to get there. We also managed to agree on multiple bits of Category I language, so there has been some movement […]

Building Trades Recovery Night on November 13th

IBEW 48 will be hosting the Building Trades Recovery Night in our Meeting Hall at 5pm on Friday, November 13th. All members are welcome to attend. Recovery Night is a union-led event in Portland designed to break stigma around mental health and substance abuse, connect workers to resources, and share personal recovery stories.

Open Enrollment Info Sessions Hosted By BeneSys

Significant changes are coming to the Harrison Trust health and welfare benefits in 2027, from changes to medical and prescription drug coverage to important updates affecting Medicare retirees. To help inform you on what you need to know heading into 2027, BeneSys is hosting information sessions on November 16th and 18th! The November 16 sessions […]

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