Announcements

Photos From the 2026 IBEW 48 Summer Picnic

We have some initial photos from Sunday’s IBEW 48 Summer Picnic posted in a gallery on our web site, and we’ll be adding many more soon. https://www.ibew48.com/blog/photos-from-2026-ibew-48-summer-picnic/ Thank you to all that joined us for what was a wonderful day of fun, friendship, and solidarity!

EWMC Motorcycle and Car Show: Just a Month Away!

A reminder to join us at the Hall on Saturday, August 15th, for EWMC’s Endless Summer Days Motorcycle and Car Show! In addition to the main event, there will be a food drive for the Oregon Food Bank, a car wash fundraiser, and a 50/50 raffle. Event coins and grilled food will be sold as […]

Update on the 2026 Inside Contract Negotiations

Negotiation for the Inside contract started July 7th, where we established the negotiations ground rules. We had a second meeting on July 9th, where we exchanged initial proposals. Nothing has been tentatively agreed to but there was good, positive communication. I will let you know more as the process continues. Our next meeting is August […]

Parking Reminder for Today’s Summer Picnic

A reminder on the parking info for today’s IBEW Summer Picnic is below. Also, we have water stations, so bring a refillable water bottle if you like. See you soon!!! PARKING INFO FOR SUMMER PICNIC: Parking will be available on NE 158th. If headed east on Airport Way, turn right on NE 158th. If headed […]

The IBEW 48 Summer Picnic is Three Days Away!

The IBEW 48 Summer Picnic is just three days away! The weather looks perfect for Sunday, and we can’t wait to see everyone out there! FYI, we have added the picnic schedule of events and the picnic map to our picnic page, in case you want to have those available on your phones at the […]

IBEW Data Center Principles Document

Given that data centers are a trending topic, we wanted to share a document detailing the IBEW’s principles about data centers. View the PDF version of the document at the link below: https://www.ibew48.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IBEW-Data-Center-Principles-2.pdf

IBEW Summer Picnic on Sunday, July 12!

The 2026 IBEW 48 Summer Picnic is just 12 days away! We look forward to seeing everyone for a day of fun in the sun on Sunday, July 12th! See below for a few (mostly new) things to note for this year’s event. SPOUSES/PARTNERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS Given the number of Local 48 members that […]

Office Closure on Friday, July 3

The Local 48 Business Office and Dispatch will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. We will resume normal business operations on Monday, July 6. We hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

Inside Negotiations Survey Deadline Tomorrow, June 30

A reminder that tomorrow (June 30) is the last day to complete the Inside and Material Handler Unit 2026 Negotiations Priority Survey! Please complete the survey to provide your input if you haven’t already done so. In addition, we have extended the Residential Unit survey deadline to Friday, July 17, and the Sound & Comm […]

General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, June 24

Join us at the June 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 Cheryl’s build-a-bowls in Portland, pizza in Aloha, and grilled burgers and hot dogs in Longview.

Sound and Comm Follow-up Survey for 2026 Negotiations

Members of the Sound and Comm Unit, a follow-up survey to narrow down priorities for the 2026 negotiations is now available. Please complete the survey at the link below. It will be open until the end of July. https://www.surveyking.com/survey/bslsy

Smokey Bear Coins Available at the Hall

Our 2026 Smokey Bear coins are now available for Local 48 members and travelers working in our jurisdiction to purchase at the Hall!

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