Convention Ratifies IVP and IEC Members

The IBEW’s 40th International Convention on Thursday ratified the choices of Monday’s district caucus, officially electing the IBEW’s slate of vice presidents and International Executive Council members. Among the new officers was Fourth District International Vice President Gina Cooper, who made IBEW history as the first woman to be elected an international officer.

U.S., Canadian Labor Leaders: Border No Barrier to Workers’ Shared Values

Two of North America’s top labor — and labour — leaders took to the convention stage in succession Thursday morning to celebrate the IBEW in the United States and Canada, along with the shared values of working people on both sides border.

May 13, 2022

Find out everything you need to know for Day 5 of the convention, Friday May 13.

Hall of Famers Singletary, Kramer Excite Convention While Accepting IBEW Award

President Joe Biden was the headline speaker during the 40th International Convention. But the many football fans in attendance appeared to be just as thrilled by the two men who appeared with International President Lonnie R. Stephenson on Thursday afternoon..

Familiar Struggles and Triumphs for Australian, North American Workers

A leader of Australia’s Electrical Trades Union traveled halfway around the world to address IBEW members Thursday, but there was nothing distant in what he shared about the battles workers are waging Down Under.

Fox Sports Exec Michael Davies Celebrates ‘Truly Unique’ Partnership with the IBEW

Thousands of IBEW broadcast members work each year for Fox Sports, one of the largest partners of the Broadcast branch of the IBEW.

IBEW Delegates Approve Amendments that Attack Racism, Sexism, Fascism, Bullying and Discrimination

IBEW delegates approved amendments to the constitution that would attack some of the worst ills of our political culture and defend all members from bullying and harassment.                     

Convention Resolutions Continue During Thursday’s Session

A wide range of resolutions were considered by convention delegates Thursday, dealing with issues from workforce diversity to contract language and job availability.

Committees Present Reports on IEC, International Secretary-Treasurer

The committee on the International Secretary-Treasurer’s report to the convention presented its report on Thursday morning, explaining that the report addresses the changing financial situation of the IBEW as well as projected revenues and expenses for the next five years.