Announcements

Carhartt 25% Union Discount Through May 24th

Through May 24th, union members can get 25% off merchandise at the Carhartt Cascade Station store near the PDX airport! They are also doing in-store giveaways while supplies last. Just go to the store and mention that you’re a Local 48 member. Bringing your member card is also recommended. Online orders can be placed by […]

Retiree Group Meeting, Facebook Group, and May Outings

A reminder that the Local 48 Retiree Group Meeting is 2pm this Thursday, April 23, in the Meeting Hall. Also, there is now a 48 Retirees Facebook group that retirees can join, the link is below. Below that is info on three planned retiree outings coming up in May! 48 RETIREES FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AvZrynRQz MAY […]

April 22 General Membership Meeting Reminder

Join us at the April 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 Firehouse Subs Portland, Junior’s Tacos in Longview, and pizza in Aloha.

420 Coins Available to Purchase Starting at 5pm on Wed., April 22

Starting at 5PM next Wednesday, April 22nd, this year’s 420 coins will go on sale for $20 each at our General Membership meeting locations in Portland, Aloha, and Longview. Sales at the Aloha Grange and the Longview Meeting Hall will be cash only. The remaining coins will be sold through Member Services starting on Thursday, […]

Second Survey for 2026 Inside Negotiations

A second survey is now available for providing additional input on priorities for the 2026 Inside Negotiations. Members in the Inside and Material Handler Unit, please complete the survey at the link below: https://www.surveyking.com/survey/ky9eg

Local 48 Phone App Prize Drawing on May 15th

Install the Local 48 Union Reach phone app, and you’ll get direct notifications for announcements from the Hall, including time-sensitive info and announcements that are not posted publicly on the Local 48 website or social media channels. All Local 48 members that have installed the app by noon on Friday, May 15th, will be entered […]

Summer Picnic Volunteers Needed on July 11th and 12th

We’ve had some volunteer sign-ups for the Local 48 Summer Picnic on Sunday, July 12th, but more are needed! The volunteers are critical to making the event a success, so if you are able to sign up for one or more shifts it would be greatly appreciated! VOLUNTEER SHIFT OPTIONS:Saturday, July 11th: 9am to NoonSunday, […]

Blitz Door Knocking Event on June 8th and June 9th

Sign up for the annual Local 48 Blitz Door Knocking event on Monday, June 8th, and Tuesday, June 9th! This year the focus will be on recruiting non-union apprentices to join Local 48. The June 8th outing will start at 5pm at the Aloha Grange, and the June 9th outing will start at 5pm at […]

Volunteer To Be a Local 48 Rosie at the 2026 Grand Floral Parade!

Participate with IBEW sisters in the 2026 Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade on Saturday, June 6th! Our parade team will consist of 50-100 participants dressed in matching Rosie the Riveter uniforms. Go to the online form below to sign up or to get more details, including info on the rehearsal dates for the team routine. […]

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 […]

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