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

Military Appreciation Month Discounts

Military Appreciation Month Discounts

Service members and families are being honored during May, which is Military Appreciation Month, with a variety of discounts in 2026. Visit the link below to see all that is being offered this month! Military Appreciation Month Discounts:https://www.military.com/military-appreciation-month/military-appreciation-month-discounts.html In addition, see the link below for a list of military observances and commemorative dates for 2026. […]

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Endorsements for Oregon Primary Elections on May 19th

Endorsements for Oregon Primary Elections on May 19th

Oregon’s Primary Elections are on Tuesday, May 19th. Local 48 has endorsed in several primary races, based on how candidates align on wages, hours, working conditions, training, and project development. For your information you can find our list of endorsements on our web site’s Political Conversations page. Regardless of how you vote, it is important […]

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Reminder: Sign Up for the Grand Floral Parade Local 48 Rosies

Reminder: Sign Up for the Grand Floral Parade Local 48 Rosies

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. We recommend attending at least one routine rehearsal gathering, those […]

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Reminder: EWMC BBQ Fundraiser This Saturday, May 16th

Reminder: EWMC BBQ Fundraiser This Saturday, May 16th

FINAL REMINDER – FOOD PRE-ORDERING CLOSES TOMORROW AT 3PM! Join us at the Hall from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, May 16th, for the first annual Gus Miller Chapter EWMC Barbecue fundraiser! Food pre-orders can be placed until 3PM on Wednesday, May 13th, at the link below. It is highly recommended to order in advance, […]

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Free Tickets to Rose Festival CityFair at the Waterfont

Free Tickets to Rose Festival CityFair at the Waterfont

Local 48 members, we have free tickets to the upcoming Rose Festival CityFair at Tom McAll Waterfront Park! We have 50 wristbands that are good for admission only on Opening Night (May 22). Then we have 50 digital General Admission tickets that can be used on one date of the event (May 22-25, May 29-31, […]

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Local 48 App Promotion Extended to End of May

Local 48 App Promotion Extended to End of May

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 our website or social media channels. All Local 48 members that have installed the app by the end of May will be entered in a prize […]

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Carhartt 25% Union Discount Through May 24th

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 […]

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Retiree Group Meeting, Facebook Group, and May Outings

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 […]

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April 22 General Membership Meeting Reminder

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.

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

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, […]

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Second Survey for 2026 Inside Negotiations

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

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Local 48 Phone App Prize Drawing on May 15th

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 […]

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Member Services Office

M-F 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm

Portland: 503-256-4848
Vancouver: 360-892-0171

15937 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97230

Dispatch Office

M-F 8:30am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm

OR Job Hotline: 503-251-9134
WA Job Hotline: 360-892-0171x301

15937 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97230

Leadership Members

Garth Bachman
busmgr@ibew48.com
503-889-3667

Will Hodges
will@ibew48.com
503-889-3660