The link to submit Local Lines articles was sent to business managers and press secretaries in November. If you or your business manager didn’t receive the link or can’t find it, please contact us at locallines@ibew.org or 202-728-6219.

The submissions form is for both active local and retiree Local Lines. Submissions of one article per issue must not exceed 200 words, and you are responsible for the accuracy of all submitted material, including quotes. Photos must be a minimum of 500 kb to be considered for use in print. If you provide a photo within your submission, you will be prompted to include a caption within the form.

More information and directions on submitting your articles can be found on the submissions form page. You can reach us at locallines@ibew.org or 202-728-6219 with any questions.

2025 LOCAL LINES DEADLINES

ODD-NUMBERED LOCAL UNIONS 

ISSUE DEADLINE DATE
March January 2, 2025
May March 3, 2025
July May 1, 2025
September July 1, 2025
November September 2, 2025
January 2026 November 3, 2025

EVEN-NUMBERED LOCAL UNIONS

ISSUE DEADLINE DATE
February 2025 December 2, 2024
April February 3, 2025
June April 1, 2025
August June 2, 2025
October August 1, 2025
December October 1, 2025

RETIREES CLUBS (APPEAR QUARTERLY)

ISSUE DEADLINE DATE
March January 8, 2025
June April 8, 2025
September July 8, 2025
December October 8, 2025
March 2025 January 8, 2026