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Challenger outpolls incumbent in IBEW Local 48 officer elections

Jul 11, 2019

Garth Bachman was elected business manager of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 48, outpolling two-term incumbent Gary Young by 11 votes.

Union Spirit at the Portland Rose Festival

Jun 17, 2019

A contingent of 60 union women dressed as Rosie the Riveter was one of three union entries in this year’s Rose Festival parades.

Lee Duncan, 1954-2019

Jun 6, 2019

A Navy veteran and former business IBEW Local 48 business rep, Duncan founded a motorcycle poker run that raised $465,000 for a children’s hospital.

Former IBEW business manager Ed Barnes honored as “First Citizen” of Clark County, Washington

Apr 30, 2019

Barnes is the first union official to receive the Community Foundation’s exemplary citizenship award.

Honored for safety by Oregon’s governor

Apr 2, 2019

IBEW safety expert Barry Moreland and union-signatory Snyder Roofing got some of the top honors at this year’s Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Conference.

Presents From Partners’ Toy Challenge: The results are in!

Dec 20, 2018

IBEW Local 48 led the pack among unions donating to the this year’s toy drive.

IBEW’s Ed Barnes named First Citizen of Clark County, Washington

Dec 20, 2018

The award is presented annually to a Clark County resident who has modeled exemplary citizenship.

LET THERE BE LIGHT!

Dec 1, 2018

IBEW Local 48 electricians keep with 31-year tradition by helping light up The Grotto light festival.

Portland hosts (and wins) IBEW Western States Electrical contest

Oct 2, 2018

IBEW Local 48 apprentice Ethan Rinier took first place in the 2018 Western States Electrical Contest for newly graduated journey-level electricians.

Union-backed coalition pushes bold vision for Broadway corridor project

Aug 21, 2018

Redevelopment of the 32-acre downtown site will set the tone for what kind of city Portland will be.