Announcements

Local 48 IBEW Convention Coins and Pins Now Available

Our Local 48 IBEW Convention video game themed coins and pins are now available for sale at the Hall! Below is the pricing for each item, along with the purchase limits for members and travelers working in our jurisdiction. Large Tetris Cartridge Coin: $50 (one per member) Mario Mushroom Cartridge Coin: $25 (two per member) […]

Building Information Modeling Classes Starting in November

The Training Center is rolling out a series of Building Information Modeling classes, with two options offered for the BIM 1 class in November. The subsequent classes in the series (BIM 2, 3 and 4) will be posted at a later date. BIM 1: Introduction and Detailing Option 1: Tuesday, November 3rd and Thursday, November […]

Save the Date: Holiday Banquet on Friday, December 4th

Save the date for this year’s IBEW 48 Holiday Banquet and Service Awards Presentation! Come celebrate the holidays and enjoy food, drinks and entertainment with your IBEW Local 48 Brothers and Sisters! DATE & TIME:Friday, December 4th, 20265pm to 10pm LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center375 NE Holladay St.Portland OR 97232 More details […]

Sound and Communications Opening Proposal Documents

Sound and Communications Unit members, we have an update on negotiations, as ground rules have been agreed upon and we have had good conversations on opening proposals. We have posted two proposal documents that you can view on https://48dispatch.com/. Once you have logged into the site, you can find the two files under the Documents […]

Residential Unit Survey for Mid-Bargaining Insight

Residential Unit members, below is a link to a survey intended to gauge the unit’s insight regarding where we are at with bargaining for the next contract. You will need to input your last name and IBEW card number (located on your dues receipt) to get into the survey, which should be completed by September […]

Alaska Cruise in May: Organized by Local 48 Retiree Group

The Local 48 Retiree Group has obtained a group rate for an Alaskan cruise in May 2027, and all Local 48 members are welcome to join! It takes place from May 15 to May 22, starting in Anchorage and ending in Vancouver, BC. Below is a link to a PDF file with more details, as […]

Trunk or Treat Event at the Hall on October 24

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! The event will be held in conjunction with the RENEW Committee’s Renewbilee Fall […]

IBEW 48 Golf Tournament Raffle Prize Preview

Here is a preview of just some of the raffle prizes for the IBEW 48 Golf Tournament and Sick Fund Benefit on Sunday, September 27th! There are a limited number of team spots still available for the tournament, so be sure to register now to secure a spot! IBEW 48 Golf Tournament Page and Registration […]

Reminder: General Membership Meeting Moved to 9/30

A reminder that the September General Membership Meeting has been rescheduled to the fifth Wednesday of the month (September 30th), due to the IBEW Convention. The GM Meeting will take place in Portland only, as the satellite locations are unavailable.

Happy Labor Day! Local 48 Office Closed Monday

Happy Labor Day! We hope that everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend! The Local 48 Business Office and Dispatch will be closed on Monday, with normal business operations resuming on Tuesday, September 8th.

IBEW 48 Golf Tournament Team Spots Still Available

The IBEW 48 Golf Tournament and Sick Fund Benefit on Sunday, September 27th is about 80% full, with space for fifteen teams still available. Be sure to sign up soon to secure one of the remaining spots! Golf Tournament Page and Registration Form

Electrical Contractor Business Course Waiting List Form

We’re looking to gauge how many members would be interested in attending the Electrical Contractor Business Course that we have offered in the past. The plan is to have the class take place in early March 2027. If you are considering starting your own shop, or if you are already a contractor, this course is […]

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