Announcements

OSHA 10 Three-Day Class at the Training Center in November

Registration is now open for the OSHA 10 three-day course, which will run from 5PM to 9PM on Tuesday, November 10, Tuesday, November 17, and Thursday, November 19 at the Training Center. This class examines Federal and State OSHA regulations for workplace safety. Key topics include: Fall Protection, Ladder Use, HazCom, Electrical Safety, LOTO, PPE, […]

Residential Negotiations Update for Week of September 28th

We had sessions three, four, and five for the Residential Agreement last week on September 29th, 30th, and October 1st. Many discussions were had over the three sessions regarding Category 1 language, market share, and top priorities for the unit. But no additional tentative agreements on proposals were reached. NECA handed over a packet of proposals […]

Wine Tasting Outing in Hood River on Thursday, October 15th

The Local 48 Retiree Group has arranged a wine tasting outing in Hood River Valley on Thursday, October 15th! Active members are also welcome to attend the event. Attendees will convene at the Local 48 Meeting Hall at 10am to carpool to Hood River. Following the wine tasting, there will be a group dinner in […]

Coin, Pin, Swag Swap and Craft Fair on October 17th

The 5th annual Local 48 Coin, Pin, Swag Swap and Craft Fair will be held at the Hall from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, October 17th! Admission is a $5 donation, and a table to display coins or craft items can be reserved for a $10 donation. The funds from these donations will go to […]

Trunk or Treat Reminder: More Vehicles & Volunteers Needed

A reminder that Local 48 members and their families are welcome to join us at the Hall from 4pm to 7pm on October 24 for our Trunk or Treat event, where decorated vehicles will be set up for trick or treating in the parking lot! We have about half the decorated vehicles and volunteers that […]

Basic Programmable Logic Controllers Course in Nov. & Dec.

Registration is now open for the Basic Programmable Logic Controllers four-day course, which will be held in November and December 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 […]

Sisters in Solidarity Fireside Chat On Saturday, October 10

In the spirit of unity and collective strength, join us at the Hall from 9am to 1pm on Saturday, October 10th for the next Sisters in Solidarity Fireside Chat! The Fireside Chats are important spaces—where all members can come together to connect, reflect, and strengthen our bond of brotherhood and sisterhood. In a time marked […]

Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast at the Hall on November 14

Join us at the Hall from 9am to 11am on Saturday, November 14th for the Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast, hosted by the Gus Miller Chapter of the EWMC! All veterans and their families, and supporters of veterans are welcome to attend. If you plan to attend, please RSVP via text to 503-995-2313 and provide your […]

More Grotto Volunteers on Oct. 17 Needed (Especially JWs)

More volunteers are needed for the Local 48 lighting setup at The Grotto! Volunteers of all classifications are needed, but we especially need more JWs to volunteer! The event is on Saturday, October 17th, and it will run from 8:00am to early afternoon. Lunch will be provided, and friends and family of members are welcome […]

September 30th Membership Meeting in Portland Only

A reminder that the rescheduled September General Membership Meeting is tomorrow, September 30, in Portland only, as the satellite locations were unavailable. Doors open at 5pm, and the meeting starts at 6pm. We look forward to seeing you there! We’ll be serving chicken enchilada casserole, southwest salad, beans, rice, and assorted desserts from Cheryl’s on […]

Golf Tournament Coins Available for Sale at the Hall

We have limited quantities of golf coins from Sunday’s IBEW 48 Golf Tournament and Sick Fund Benefit available for $25.00 at the Hall. The coin also has a built-in ball marker and bottle opener. Purchases are limited to one per Local 48 member, and the coins must be picked up in person, we do not […]

Local 48 Apparel Thursdays to Show Solidarity

With negotiations for 2027 resuming this week, we wanted to share some photos of members wearing our United We Bargain shirts and other Local 48 apparel at their jobsites. Going forward, we encourage our members to wear Local 48 apparel to their jobsites on Thursdays to show their solidarity. Getting photos that we can share […]

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