International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

"Only around 3% of electricians are women. Cara Siegel and Kendall Townsend are two of them, and they’re shattering glass ceilings." www.wcia.com/news/champai...

Sánchez introduces bill to renew Trade Adjustment Assistance, help displaced workers WASHINGTON – Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) today introduced the Trade Adjustment Assistance Modernization Act, a bill to renew the Trade Adjustment Assis...

When foreign countries break the rules, American workers pay the price. Trade Adjustment Assistance helped them get back on their feet—until Congress let it expire in 2022. The #IBEW supports
@replindasanchez.bsky.social 's bill to restore and expand TAA bit.ly/3N5sVo3

Who was the first woman member of the #IBEW? Watch to find out.

#WomensHistoryMonth

The 2025 #IBEW Photo Contest winners are here. Check out the top three, plus all the honorable mentions. bit.ly/4ssvQpJ

This #womeninconstructionweek we recognize #IBEW sisters who help power North America. Sisters like Elaine McGuire who are helping to open up opportunities for women in the industry. bit.ly/4smLVNB

Protect Maryland Prevailing Wage: Tell Your Maryland State Legislators to VOTE NO on SB 675 and HB 997 The IBEW is calling on all Maryland members to mobilize against Senate Bill 675 and House Bill 997. These bills directly threaten IBEW wages, IBEW jurisdiction, and IBEW jobs. SB 675 and HB 997 wo...

MARYLAND MEMBERS: Prevailing wage is under attack. Contact your state legislators and urge them to vote NO on SB 675 and HB 997. Together, we can protect prevailing wages and defend IBEW standards. actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...

Illinois is setting new standards when it comes to energy, passing legislation that will invest in new energy production, while promoting good, union jobs. bit.ly/4rU8CJu

This #WomenInConstructionWeek we recognize the contributions of #IBEW sisters who help power North America

Wind worker explains how Trump policies create barriers for renewable energy jobs A wind industry worker who attended President Trump's State of the Union address told Scripps News that Trump administration policies have stalled projects and threatened renewable energy jobs.

“I hear [President Trump’s] calls for energy jobs and the economy and new jobs and working, but I hope it extends to all power generation." - Thomas Kilday, #IBEW Local 99 bit.ly/4r0DNkJ

Looking for a change? Looking for a high-skilled career you can support a family on? Check out the #IBEW. ibewyes.org

Code of Excellence Brings ‘Refreshing’ Change for Local 125 Members Dozens of members from Portland, Ore., Local 125 are enjoying a turnaround in labor-management relations following implementation of the IBEW’s Code of Excellence at the Klickitat County (Wash.) Publi...

“What makes our partnership exceptional is that it’s born out of the ashes of a difficult and stressful relationship that had not served anyone well." - Travis Eri, Business Manager IBEW Local 125 bit.ly/4s1xLRQ

From a segregated Mississippi factory to the front lines of labor and civil rights, Charlie Horhn’s life proves what solidarity can achieve. “The union and the Civil Rights Movement made me the man that I am,” Horhn said: bit.ly/4aCG0wz #BlackHistoryMonth

Clean Technology Training Trust Launches Podcast: 'Apprenticeships WORK!' Ninth District International Vice President Dave Reaves joined Executive Director Kimberly Moore for the inaugural episode of the Clean Technology Training Trust’s “Apprenticeships WORK!” podcast. Off...

Apprenticeships are the future, so listen to the inaugural episode of the Clean Technology Training Trust’s “Apprenticeships WORK!” podcast to find out how the IBEW is leading the way. bit.ly/3MDwAch

#PresidentsDay

Happy #valentinesday to all our #IBEW brothers and sisters.

34-year-old electrician makes $43,000 a year after leaving design school: I have 'many ways to move up' and earn more money Zen Stewart made roughly $43,000 as an electrician in North Carolina last year. Her advice to others considering the trades is "don't let lack of experience stop you."

#IBEW member Zen Stewart knows firsthand that career paths aren’t linear. Hers hasn’t been.

Today, the 34-year-old is an electrician in Raleigh, North Carolina — a construction wireman level four, to be exact. That would’ve surprised her younger self. bit.ly/4kzvXgD

"We call on President Trump to reverse his decision on halting the Gateway Hudson Tunnel project and immediately release funding so hardworking building trades members can get back to work modernizing the infrastructure America needs.” bit.ly/4adngVM

For IBEW Local 24 member - and MD state senator - Cory McCray, an IBEW apprenticeship wasn't just a good career move. It changed his life. Now he's got a new book detailing his own story and how apprenticeships can change young lives across the nation. bit.ly/4tJ6lSG

After decades of decline, nuclear power is on the verge of a revival in North America. And that means #IBEW jobs. bit.ly/4chEpib

Workplace CPR Training Helps Pa. Member Save His Wife’s Life On a warm afternoon last August, Altoona, Pa., Local 2273 member James Burley gave his wife, Kim, a special one-week-early present for their 30th wedding anniversary.

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.

How to Take Advantage of Quebec’s Construction Boom The construction industry in Quebec had a record-breaking year in 2025, and work isn’t expected to slow down in the months ahead.

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

Your Turn: Cast Your IBEW Photo Contest Vote Now Once again, last year broke the record for submissions to the IBEW Photo Contest, but what set 2025 apart wasn’t the number but the quality and variety of images we saw. Sure, cameras on mobile phones...

It's your last day to vote! bit.ly/4pNCeGd

Your Turn: Cast Your IBEW Photo Contest Vote Now Once again, last year broke the record for submissions to the IBEW Photo Contest, but what set 2025 apart wasn’t the number but the quality and variety of images we saw. Sure, cameras on mobile phones...

It's your last day to vote! bit.ly/4pNCeGd

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.