International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Official Bluesky account of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) - the largest union of electrical workers in North America
- Altoona #IBEW Local 2273 member James Burley didn’t just celebrate 30 years of marriage — he saved his wife’s life. Thanks to CPR training, James acted immediately when his wife went into cardiac arrest. Training saves lives. bit.ly/4aaGLNf
- It's crucial that we talk to students early about opportunities in the trades. cw33.com/news/local/f...
- This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the many contributions of Black #IBEW in helping make us the union we are today.
- The construction industry is booming in Quebec. Here's how Canadian #IBEW members can take advantage of it. bit.ly/3ZMhOTt
- In the 20s, breaking into the electrical industry wasn’t easier for Black Americans. But Sam Taylor did it In 1922, he founded Taylor Electric—the first Black-owned construction company in Chicago and now one of the oldest IBEW signatory contractors nationwide. #BlackHistoryMonth
- It's your last day to vote! bit.ly/4pNCeGd
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- Just one more day. Vote today! bit.ly/4pNCeGd
- “Reports of IBEW line crews being turned away from helping Nashville recover from the ongoing winter storm are unequivocally false." #IBEW Tenth Dist. Vice Pres. Brent Hall
- "What happened in Minneapolis was not just a tragedy but an injustice. We call on Pres. Trump to de-escalate, fully account for Saturday’s shooting, and work with local officials to protect everyone’s rights and safety." #IBEW bit.ly/4bRHy8f
- We're seeing record lows across the country. Protect yourself this week.
- It’s cold and icy out there—so let’s take a moment to thank the linemen working 24/7 to keep the lights on and our communities safe. ❄️
- It's time! Cast your #IBEW Photo Contest vote now. You don't need to be a member to vote. Open through Jan. 30 bit.ly/4pNCeGd
- A major winter storm could impact over half the nation. Huge thanks to our linemen ready to work through ice and freezing temperatures to keep the lights on and homes warm. 👷♂️⚡❄️
- Today the #IBEW honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- It's time! Cast your #IBEW Photo Contest vote now. You don't need to be a member to vote. Open through Jan. 30 bit.ly/4pNCeGd
- “Trained workers are in limbo, waiting to start at Empire Wind…One of those workers is electrician Sally McKleinfeld. A member of #IBEW Local 3, McKleinfeld underwent special training ... but can’t get a deployment date because of the work stoppage.” bit.ly/3Zl1cC0
- Cable, telephone, and broadband workers at Optimum in Greenwood Lake voted to unionize with #IBEW Local 363—winning collective bargaining rights and a stronger voice at work. bit.ly/4pFVNQI
- Skilled work. Union pride. Real results. Thanks to #IBEW Local 2273 electricians in Altoona, Pa., and solidarity with other trades, 1,000 upgraded Norfolk Southern locomotives are now in service across the eastern U.S bit.ly/49nfwA1
- Students at a Jackson, MI school will be getting the change to head home a lot warmer. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers donated $3,000 to help provide new winter coats for students at Parkside Middle School. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
- The tidal wave of pro-worker victories in U.S. elections last November and earlier included the IBEW’s own first-time candidates and seasoned officeholders. Meet three of the IBEW’s 2025 winners. bit.ly/49sR0fC
- The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates in the country. If you're struggling, don't suffer in silence. Call 988. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/r...
- The IBEW is now the certified national bargaining representative for freelance broadcast workers at Program Productions, Inc. — a historic first national recognition.
- It's been more than three decades, but #IBEW apprenticeships are back at Amtrak. bit.ly/4qdPepZ
- This new year, give your pet a great start with affordable protection from Pets Best. Union members can find coverage options as low as $1/day1 and start protecting their furry family members today! Get a quote now! unionplus.click/pets26
- "We must be honest with ourselves: Too many women in construction still endure harassment and discrimination, including on IBEW jobsites. The case of Amber Czech makes painfully clear that violence against women is still a reality in our industry." bit.ly/4pstCVF
- The AI revolution is reshaping the jobs market, and fueling demand for more electrical workers. Here's how the IBEW is meeting the challenge. bit.ly/4peRAUd
- One of the #IBEW’s biggest organizing wins of 2025 Hundreds of Siemens workers in Texas have joined the IBEW — proving that when workers stand together, they win. 🔗https://bit.ly/4pYZJwX
- IBEW Local 112 joined forces with Apple Valley News Now's Christmas Wish program to bring holiday joy to families struggling with financial hardship this season. www.applevalleynewsnow.com/news/ibew-11...
- From our family to yours, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a blessed New Year.
- "For many years, the members of IBEW 98 have given back to the communities they serve during the holiday season and 2025 was no exception" bit.ly/4sbFvld
- "Trump's decision to pause offshore wind leases is a direct attack on American workers, U.S. energy security and affordability, and our nation’s economic future." bit.ly/4qtR6up
- #IBEW Local 573 is making a bigger impact this holiday season after donating 26 new bikes to Trumbull County Children Services. It’s the most ever since the membership started the tradition over a decade ago. bit.ly/3NbqIa2
- Mental health is a real challenge in the construction industry, but IBEW members in Canada are taking action to support every worker. bit.ly/4p246pO
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- Congrats Brother Merriweather!
- The Protect America’s Workforce Act has PASSED the House. This bill reverses President Trump’s union-busting executive order and restores collective bargaining rights. Now the fight moves to the Senate. Call your Senator and demand they support our right to organize. bit.ly/4pAVKGR
- 🎙️ New #IBEW Podcast episode! Pres. Kenny Cooper talks with incoming IEC Chair Joe Calabro, longtime BM of Local 1158 (Newark, NJ), as he prepares to succeed Chair Christopher Erikson. Watch/listen: ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7k-... 🎧 bit.ly/46XCfBC | bit.ly/475vCM9
- “We know there’s so many families in need every holiday season but this year it just seems like there’s a little bit more, so we’ve upped our game." Lou Antonellis #IBEW Local 103 www.yahoo.com/news/article...
- “It’s time to re-start support for clean energy, rather than attacking job opportunities in this sector. The economic benefits of the transition to clean energy outweigh any political agenda.” - Ryan Charney #IBEW Local 692 bit.ly/48JfuCl
- Eligible NEBF retirees: a one-time 13th pension check is coming your way—thanks to last year’s hard-won benefit increase. Active A members also get an extra $1/month for every year of service. Thank you Pres. Kenny Cooper and IST Paul Noble for delivering results
- The Protect America’s Workforce Act restores collective bargaining rights to 1M+ federal workers, including IBEW members. This bipartisan bill deserves a YES vote. 📞 Call 855-493-4407 or email your rep NOW. bit.ly/4iLVT7A
- "Never underestimate the value of a career in the union trades" - Jonathan Current, #IBEW Local 131 watershedvoice.com/2025/12/09/q...
- Across North America, IBEW members are donating their time and resources to make the holidays brighter for everyone in their community. bit.ly/4aydbTI
- The #IBEW stands with our International Women’s Committee in opposing all forms of workplace violence and harassment and pledges to continue our efforts to an ensure safe workplace for all workers.
- Nearly 1,500 #IBEW Local 3 members are working on upgrades at JFK Airport, installing what will be NYC's largest rooftop solar panel array. bit.ly/4amKedd
- “I don’t care if it’s a Disney cast member, if it’s a construction worker, if it’s a public employee. Everyone deserves the right to be represented by somebody to fight for them.” Todd Provost #IBEW Local 606 www.orlandoweekly.com/news/labor/p...
- On this day in 1891, the #IBEW was born. Here's to another 134 years of fighting the good fight for working people.
- "The Thanksgiving spirit was on full display at the #IBEW Hall in Cedar Rapids on Thursday morning." www.kcrg.com/2025/11/27/v...
- From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving
- "President Donald Trump's bizarre war on offshore wind is getting worse - and it's screwing workers and anyone who uses electricity." bit.ly/43P6jx8
