Announcements

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 Coin Available at the Hall

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 toy drive.

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 […]

Sound and Communication Proposal and Counter Proposal

Sound and Communications Unit members, we have another update on negotiations. NECA provided their proposal on September 29th, and we have provided our counter proposal. Both documents can be viewed on https://48dispatch.com/ Once you have logged into the site, you can find the two proposal files under the Documents menu/tab. We will continue to provide […]

Family Fun Night at the Winterhawks Game on December 13

Join us for our annual Local 48 Family Fun Night at the Portland Winterhawks game vs. the Seattle Thunderbirds at 4pm on Sunday, December 13th! As usual, our outing is scheduled for the game that includes the annual Teddy Bear Toss! Local 48 members can request free tickets by contacting Meghan Cicerich at meghan@ibew48.com. If […]

Volunteering at The Grotto: Final Reminder

A final reminder that the annual Local 48 lighting set-up at The Grotto is this Saturday, October 17, from 8am to early afternoon. There’s still time to sign up as a volunteer for the event! If you are interested in helping out, please complete the online form by 11:59pm on Wednesday, October 14. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=OzxtjEX6IUeB_FKEvDCCrAOLUY0p58hEjkAoI-oziFdUREdERVI2Rkg2QUwxRkVTMDNRVU9SWFZZUS4u&route=shorturl Lunch […]

Single Strand Fusion Splicing Course On November 21

The training center is rolling out a new Single Strand Fusion Splicing course that will take place from 8AM to 12PM on Saturday, November 21st. In this course, students will learn and/or perform: 1. Fiber-to-Fiber Fusion Splices: Prepare, strip, cleave, align, and fusion-splice bare single-mode optical fibers while minimizing db signal loss. 2. Manage Trays […]

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