L.U. 125 (lctt,o,t,u&ptc), PORTLAND, OR — With the retirement of Travis Hefely, our local welcomes journeyman lineman Josh Miller to our staff as business representative. Josh has been assigned to Clark Public Utility District, Klickitat Public Utility District, Hood River Cooperative, West Oregon Electric and Skamania Public Utility District.
Josh completed his line apprenticeship through Northwest Line JATC in 2010. He worked at Canby Electric and Portland General Electric, where he was journeyman lineman and foreman. Josh served on numerous safety committees and spent significant time advocating for our members as a shop steward.
“It was time to give back to our union,” Josh said. “I am proud to be a journeyman lineman and want to do my part as a member.”
The son of a journeyman lineman, Josh grew up with a father who embodied what the IBEW represents. “My dad was active in the union and took time to ensure I was exposed to everything that we are supposed to uphold as IBEW members.” With two children of his own, Josh wants to continue the example that was set by his father.
“We are happy to have Josh join our staff,” said Business Manager Travis Eri. “He will be a great advocate for our membership.”
Marcy Grail, A.B.M.
