Announcements

Inside Negotiations Update as of October 30th

Inside Negotiations Update: 10/30/2026 The Inside Negotiations Committees met on Thursday October 29, 2026, to continue trying to come to an agreement for the Inside contract. Unfortunately, we were unable to come to an agreement. At our previous meeting we asked for NECA’s last, best, and final offer. They did not provide that, so as […]

Happy Halloween From Your Local 48 Staff!

Happy Halloween from your Local 48 staff! Have a safe and spooky Halloween weekend!

Trunk or Treat and RENEWbilee Halloween Event Photos

Thank you to all that attended or volunteered at the IBEW 48 Trunk or Treat and RENEWbilee Family Fun Night on Saturday, October 24! The first-time combined Halloween event was a great success, so we’re looking forward to putting it together again next year! A gallery of photos from the event can be viewed at […]

October General Membership Meeting Tomorrow, October 28

Join us at the October General Membership Meeting tomorrow, October 28, in Portland, Aloha, or Longview! We’ll be serving chicken enchilada casserole from Cheryl’s on 12th in Portland, Firehouse Subs in Aloha, and Junior’s Tacos in Longview. Doors open at 5pm, and the meeting starts at 6pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Poker Tournament and Toy Drive Fundraiser on November 21

Join us at the Hall on Saturday, November 21st, for a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament to raise funds for the Holiday Toy Drive! There are 100 available spots to play in the tournament, which will start at 6:30pm and end at midnight. The tournament is cash-only with a $10 buy-in, but there will be opportunities […]

Thank You to Our 2026 Volunteers at The Grotto!

Thank you so much to those that volunteered their time for the 2026 lighting set-up at The Grotto last Saturday, and to RJ Ramos Construction and Electrical Co. for partnering with us as the production company for the event!

IBEW Trunk or Treat and Renewbilee Events This Saturday!

Be sure to join us at the IBEW 48 Trunk or Treat and Renewbilee Family Fun Night this Saturday, October 24, for some Halloween festivities! Members and their families are welcome to join us from 4pm to 7pm at the Hall, where decorated vehicles will be set up for trick or treating in the parking […]

Inside and Material Handler Negotiations Update as of Oct. 15

Inside and Material Handler Negotiations Update as of 10/15/2026: Over the last two weeks the bargaining teams have met four times. We were able to tentatively agree to three more items for the Inside contract. We also exchanged official proposals. Local 48 members can view all the related negotiations documents by doing the following: – […]

2026 Holiday Toy Drive Coins

UPDATE: THE CURRENT INVENTORY OF HOLIDAY COINS HAS SOLD OUT Our 2026 Holiday Toy Drive coin is now available for Local 48 members and travelers working in our jurisdiction to purchase at the Hall! The coins are $20 each and are cash only. There is no purchase limit, as all proceeds will go toward the […]

Free Geneaology Class on Thursday, October 22

A free genealogy class will be held at 3pm on Thursday, October 22nd at the Local 48 Meeting Hall, immediately following the Local 48 Retiree Group meeting! The class will be hosted by Local 48 member and retiree Steve Dietrich. Both retired and active members are welcome to attend. If you would like to attend, […]

Trunk or Treat & Renewbilee Family Fun Night: October 24

The IBEW 48 Trunk or Treat and Renewbilee Family Fun Night is just over a week away! Members and their families are welcome to join us at the Hall from 4pm to 7pm on October 24, where decorated vehicles will be set up for trick or treating in the parking lot, and activities in the […]

Flex Fit and Trucker Hats Available at the Hall

We now have flex fit and trucker hats available at the Hall for $30 each! The flex fit hats are available in black or navy blue, and the trucker hats are available in dark grey or light grey, with the option of either our 48 logo or a Sasquatch logo on the front. For each […]

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