Announcements

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 […]

SW Washington Labor Day Picnic in Kalama, WA

Join the Cowlitz Wahkiakum Central Labor Council and the Southwest Washington Central Labor Council in celebrating working people throughout the region at the Labor Day Picnic of Southwest Washington! Monday, September 7th10:30 AM – 3:30 PMHaydu Park253 Kalama River RdKalama, WA 98625 It will be a day filled with food, raffles, and games for union […]

Oaks Park Labor Day Picnic: Ticket Deadline 5pm Today

Our sincere apologies for the short notice, we only just learned that tickets for this event must be purchased by 5pm today. The NW Oregon Labor Council’s Labor Day Picnic is this Monday at Oaks Park, from 11am to 4pm. It is not open to the general public, but Local 48 members are eligible to […]

Ducks Ticket Drawing Complete: Discount Tickets Available

All Ducks ticket recipients from the drawing have now been notified via phone and e-mail. If you did not receive tickets, there is an option for union members to purchase discounted tickets for the September 5th Union Member Appreciation Day game at the link below: https://www.gofevo.com/group/ducksunionday2026

A Special Request for Members Under the Inside Contract

We have a special request for our members under the Inside contract, where you can provide valuable input that will help us in our contract negotiations that are currently in progress. We have placed a document titled “Inside Negotiations Member Request” on the https://48dispatch.com/ web site. Please log in and go to the Documents tab. […]

Residential Negotiations Update: Week of August 24th

The second session of bargaining for the Residential Agreement took place on August 24th and some progress was made. After some lengthy discussions on topics surrounding unit growth, market recovery and market share, and Category 1 language, we managed to make some movement on a few topics. NECA handed us three proposed tentative agreements and […]

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