Announcements

Fundamentals of Instrumentation Course

We wanted to let you know about the upcoming Fundamentals of Instrumentation (Part A) course at the Training Center. Offered on Tuesday evenings beginning in early March, this 15-week course presents the concepts of measurement and calibration for automatic control systems in a blended learning environment. The course is open to JW Inside, JW LEA, […]

Office Closure on January 1st

The Local 48 Business Office and Dispatch will be closed on Thursday, January 1st, for the New Year’s Day holiday. Have a safe and Happy New Year!

Office Closures on December 24th and 25th

Happy holidays! A reminder that next week the Local 48 Business Office and Dispatch will be closed on December 24th and 25th. Business Representatives will be available via phone and e-mail on December 24th.

ORALE Hoodies Available for Sale

ORALE (Oregon Association of Latin Electricians) now has hoodies available for sale! The hoodies are $65, with the proceeds going to help Local 48 sister Kennitha Wade with expenses in her battle with cancer. You can order a hoodie by calling Guillermo Rodriguez at 503-851-9000 or Diego Perezsoto Lopez at 503-990-2079, or you can also […]

Holiday Banquet Coins Available at the Hall

Coins from the Local 48 Holiday Banquet are available for sale at the Hall! The coins are $20 each, with a limit of one per Local 48 member or traveler working in our jurisdiction. The proceeds from sales of these coins will go to the Local 48 Sick Fund.

Holiday Toy Drive Coins Available at the Hall

We now have our 2025 holiday toy drive coins available for sale at the Hall! The coins are $20 each and are CASH ONLY, as the proceeds will go to next year’s holiday toy drive. Each coin has the 48 logo on the back, matching the color on the front. There is no limit on […]

Free Donated Hams Available at the Hall While Supplies Last

UPDATE: ALL HAMS HAVE BEEN TAKEN We have over 100 donated hams at the Hall that are available for members to take! Come by during business hours to pick one up. They are available while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis.

Partial Day Office Closures on December 12th and 17th

FYI over the next week there will be two instances where the Local 48 Business Office and Dispatch will be closed for a portion of the business day. The office will be closing at 3pm this Friday, December 12th for a staff holiday event. Then next week the office will be closed from 8am to […]

Holiday Toy Drive Fundraising Results and Winning Raffle Number

Thank you so much to all that contributed to our 2026 holiday toy drive by purchasing raffle tickets, purchasing holiday coins, playing in our poker tournament, or donating toys! Over $20,000 was raised for the LCSA toy drive! The winning 50/50 raffle ticket number (#5642) was drawn at the Holiday Banquet. The winning ticket holder […]

Local 48 Office and Dispatch Closing at Noon on December 5th

A reminder that the Local 48 Business Office and Dispatch will be closing at noon on Friday, December 5th, in preparation for the Local 48 Holiday Banquet.

Pictures With Santa Event This Saturday, December 6th

We can’t wait to see everyone at the Pictures with Santa toy drive event this Saturday from 11am to 2pm at the Hall! Members that bring a new toy to donate can have a picture taken with Santa. We will also be selling three different holiday toy drive coins at the event for $20 each. […]

Local 48 Holiday Banquet This Friday, December 5th

We look forward to celebrating with everyone at the Local 48 Holiday Banquet and Service Awards Presentation tomorrow night at the Portland Hyatt Regency! Below is the schedule for the event: 4:00 pmCheck-in Table Open 5:00 pmBar and Banquet Room Open, Hors D’oeuvres Served 5:45 pmPresident to Address Membership 6:00 pmEntertainment Performance 6:15 pmOfficial Meeting […]

Stay informed on the latest happenings, events, and a wide range of announcements from our committees, leadership, and organizers.