Announcements

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 […]

OSHA 10 Three-Day Class at the Training Center in November

Registration is now open for the OSHA 10 three-day course, which will run from 5PM to 9PM on Tuesday, November 10, Tuesday, November 17, and Thursday, November 19 at the Training Center. This class examines Federal and State OSHA regulations for workplace safety. Key topics include: Fall Protection, Ladder Use, HazCom, Electrical Safety, LOTO, PPE, […]

Residential Negotiations Update for Week of September 28th

We had sessions three, four, and five for the Residential Agreement last week on September 29th, 30th, and October 1st. Many discussions were had over the three sessions regarding Category 1 language, market share, and top priorities for the unit. But no additional tentative agreements on proposals were reached. NECA handed over a packet of proposals […]

Wine Tasting Outing in Hood River on Thursday, October 15th

The Local 48 Retiree Group has arranged a wine tasting outing in Hood River Valley on Thursday, October 15th! Active members are also welcome to attend the event. Attendees will convene at the Local 48 Meeting Hall at 10am to carpool to Hood River. Following the wine tasting, there will be a group dinner in […]

Coin, Pin, Swag Swap and Craft Fair on October 17th

The 5th annual Local 48 Coin, Pin, Swag Swap and Craft Fair will be held at the Hall from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, October 17th! Admission is a $5 donation, and a table to display coins or craft items can be reserved for a $10 donation. The funds from these donations will go to […]

Trunk or Treat Reminder: More Vehicles & Volunteers Needed

A reminder that 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! We have about half the decorated vehicles and volunteers that […]

Basic Programmable Logic Controllers Course in Nov. & Dec.

Registration is now open for the Basic Programmable Logic Controllers four-day course, which will be held in November and December at the Training Center. The main areas of study for the course are the applications, operations, and programming of PLC’s, with the main emphasis on programming and wiring. The course runs from 8am to 5pm […]

Sisters in Solidarity Fireside Chat On Saturday, October 10

In the spirit of unity and collective strength, join us at the Hall from 9am to 1pm on Saturday, October 10th for the next Sisters in Solidarity Fireside Chat! The Fireside Chats are important spaces—where all members can come together to connect, reflect, and strengthen our bond of brotherhood and sisterhood. In a time marked […]

Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast at the Hall on November 14

Join us at the Hall from 9am to 11am on Saturday, November 14th for the Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast, hosted by the Gus Miller Chapter of the EWMC! All veterans and their families, and supporters of veterans are welcome to attend. If you plan to attend, please RSVP via text to 503-995-2313 and provide your […]

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