Greater involvement by local union members of all ages is critical to the growth of the IBEW. Reach out and Engage Next-gen Electrical Workers (RENEW) is an IBEW-wide initiative dedicated to creating opportunities for members ages

35 years and younger to develop the skills necessary to become active in the union and play a role in shaping its future. Ensuring that the IBEW is reflective of ALL members is essential to a strong and sustainable workforce. The RENEW Initiative is an effort to better understand the perspective of younger workers while continuing to engage members of all ages to foster proud and active union members.

Goals of the RENEW Initiative:

– To educate the next generation of workers about the benefits of the IBEW

– To provide a space for younger members to discuss issues relevant to their workplace and community

– To encourage participation in programs focused on strengthening the local union and the labor movement

Each local union is encouraged to develop its own RENEW committee. This committee will set its own goals based on the needs of the local union and the interests of its members. A strong RENEW program will energize young workers and has the potential to increase attendance at union meetings, create meaningful engagement among members and local union leadership, and bolster confidence.