Announcements

Welcome to the New Local 48 Web Site!

For the last several months, we have been in the process of developing a new Local 48 web site. As you can see, the new site was launched today! The project was initiated both to create a modern site for an improved user experience on all devices, and to reorganize the content for easier navigation. […]

Food Drive for Oregon Tradeswomen’s Students

Help nourish the next generation of skilled tradeswomen! Your donation of canned and jarred goods supports thesestudents as they train for a living wage union career. If you would like to contribute to the food drive, a donation barrel is located in the lobby of the training center.

Video: Why Does the IBEW Get Involved in Politics?

The IBEW Government Affairs Department and Media Department have created the following new video featuring International Secretary-Treasurer Paul Noble and Government Affairs Director Dean Warsh: Why Does the IBEW Get Involved in Politics? Politics is central to the mission and success of the IBEW. Politics impacts every IBEW member’s wages, benefits, and job safety. The […]

Washington Unit Meeting Rescheduled to 5pm Wednesday, September 24th

The September 11th Local 48 Washington Unit meeting has been rescheduled. It will be held at 5pm on Wednesday, September 24, in the Longview Meeting Hall, prior to the General Membership Meeting.

Electrical Contractor Business Course Waiting List

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. If you are considering starting your own shop, or if you are already a contractor, this course is a great opportunity to obtain valuable, in-depth information for starting and operating a […]

Annual Renew Conference in Portland

The IBEW RENEW Conference will be hosted in Portland this year, at the downtown Hilton from Wednesday, October 22nd, to Friday, October 24th! All Local 48 members are encouraged to attend. RENEW Conference Attendee Application Form:https://www.ibew48.com/sites/default/files/files/renew_conference_attendee_application_fillable.pdf RENEW stands for Reach out and Engage Next-gen Electrical Workers. RENEW’s objectives include the following: – To cultivate the […]

Back in Time Shirts Available

Our “back in time” t-shirts are now available for sale at the Hall! They’re $25 each, available in black, grey, and safety yellow.

Smokey Bear Coins Available

New Smokey Bear coins are now available for Local 48 members to purchase at the Hall! Coins are $25 each, and they can only be purchased by Local 48 members and travelers consistently working in our jurisdiction, with an address in our jurisdiction as well. There is a limit of two coins per member. Members […]

Support Brother Tim Do and His Family

Support Needed for Union Brother Tim Do and His Family Local 48 member Tim Do and his wife Alexis recently welcomed the birth of their first child. Unfortunately, they also discovered that Alexis has a rare and aggressive form of liver cancer called Cholangiocarcinoma. Tim just used his Paid Leave Oregon benefit for the birth […]

IBEW Local 48 NW Labor Press Wraparound – 8/15/25

Below is the link to the digital version of the Local 48 wraparound/insert that our members received with the August 15th edition of Northwest Labor Press! Local 48 Wraparound – August 15, 2025

Free 15KVA Substation Continuing Education Class on September 20th

Join us at the Hall on Saturday, September 20th for a free 15KVA Substation Continuing Education Class! Taught by Tom Corrie from the City of Portland, the class runs from 8am to 2pm, and is worth 6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in Oregon only.

“Heads Up” From the Dues Office Regarding Monthly Basic Dues

“Heads Up” From the Dues Office Regarding Monthly Basic Dues Beginning July 1, 2025, the International Office has authorized to increase the monthly IBEW Pension Fund contribution one dollar ($1.00). EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 MONTHLY BASIC DUES: “A” Members$47.00 Monthly I.O. Dues$10.00 Monthly Local Dues$1.00 Jury Duty$1.50 Death Benefit […]

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