The Electrical Worker - October/November 2026 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

VOL. 20 | NO. 10 | November 2026

Charting the Course

Cooper Wins New Term as International President, Pledges ‘Bigger, Stronger’ IBEW

Experience at the Top: Noble, Calabro Elected to Full Terms as International Officers

Keynote Address

International President Kenneth W. Cooper’s Keynote Address to the 41st IBEW International Convention

From the Officers

A Historic Week

Serving the Community

‘The Solidarity of Pitching In’: Day of Service Volunteers Help San Diego Sparkle

Strength In Diversity

Minority Caucus Celebrates History as It Remembers a Legend

IBEW 41st International Convention Photo

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A Brighter Future

Themes of Education, Growth Mark RENEW/NextGen Caucus

Women’s Conference Brings Message of Courage

Members Urged to Seize Political Momentum and ‘Keep Fighting’

Leading The Industry

‘Incredible’ IBEW Expo Showcases Union’s Past, Present and Future

Union Power

Industry Partners Honor Members’ Leadership, Expertise

Labor Leaders Sing IBEW’s Praises, Call for Worker Unity

Delegates Vote to Strengthen General Fund

Delegates Approve Pension, Death Benefit Increases

Congress’ Only Electrician Urges IBEW Members to Run for Office

Electrical Workers Without Borders ‘Making a Profound Difference’ in Navajo Nation

Mayor Welcomes Delegates to Proudly Pro-Union San Diego

Local Leader Kicks Off Convention With ‘IBEW Day’ Proclamation

Our Legacy

Benefits Officer Lauds Ever-Growing Family of Funds, Urges Delegate Support

Salute to Service

Helmets to Hardhats Leader Asks IBEW to Supercharge Veteran Recruitment

9/11 Tribute

Delegates Recognize 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Remember Lost Colleagues

Brotherhood

Affection, Respect Abound as Thursday Speakers Embrace Their IBEW Family

‘Pin or Coin?’: Members Trade Swag and Stories

‘These Make Old Linemen Smile’: Local 465 Retiree Honors Bygone Tools

Convention Committees

Convention Committees

Shaping The Future

Top Lawmakers Eager to Deliver Big Victories for IBEW

Ohio Senate Candidate Sherrod Brown Opens Friday Session

IBEW’s Top Lawyer Urges Delegates to Fight Back Against Anti-Worker Policies

Convention Business

Convention Business

Caucus Results

Convention Ratifies IVPs, IEC Members

Amendments & Resolutions

Summary of Convention Action: On All Amendments to the IBEW Constitution & Resolutions at the 41st International Convention

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes

In Memoriam

Members for whom PBF death claims were approved in August 2026.

Members for whom PBF death claims were approved in September 2026.

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