9th district alerts

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) is leading the charge in political advocacy in Nevada, contributing nearly $280,000 during the 2024 cycle—more than any other organized labor group. This impressive support comes from our dedicated PACs and local unions in Reno and Las Vegas. As champions of worker protections

Assembly Bill 540 is Governor Lombardo’s housing proposal that seeks to exempt affordable housing projects from prevailing wage requirements, undermining labor standards and making it more difficult for workers to earn a sustainable living. “We believe that if taxpayer funding is going to go into construction projects, they should be

Our IBEW Ninth District members are stepping up to advocate for essential priorities that protect our jobs, safety, and retirement security! Top on the list is the preservation of IRA tax credits tied to prevailing wage requirements—ensuring fair compensation and robust training while driving local job growth in renewable energy

The Clean Transportation Sector: A Vital Source of IBEW Jobs and Work! House Republicans are aggressively pushing to repeal California’s emissions regulations, undermining the state’s authority to set tougher vehicle standards that promote cleaner air and support the transition to electric vehicles. This attack not only threatens California’s progress in

Call to Action for IBEW Members! We need your voice NOW! The Trump administration is considering canceling four out of the seven hydrogen hubs, including key projects in our District that are vital for IBEW job creation and economic growth. Here’s what’s at stake: That’s a total of over 230,000

BUILDING THE BROTHERHOOD & BUILDING POWER ONE STORY, ONE CAMPAIGN AT A TIME Vacaville, CA – In a first, the annual IBEW 9th District Organizing Training was hosted by IBEW 1245 at the Union Hall in Vacaville! The two-day event showcased IBEW 1245’s extraordinary organizing program that has been the envy of the

“You can’t spell Brot(her)hood without ‘Her’!”E San Francisco, CA – The IBEW 1245 Women’s Committee broke bread with the brothers and sisters of IBEW Local 6 at their second annual Celebration of International Women’s History month. Close to one hundred fifty members gathered for the celebratory dinner which was held at

While members of Congress are back home in their districts this week, the labor movement will be out in force—making sure the voices of working people are heard.

We are thrilled to highlight the recent Code of Excellence training hosted at IBEW Local 659, a program dedicated to enhancing the skills and performance of our IBEW members. This initiative is all about ensuring IBEW members:  This training not only benefits our members but also reinforces our commitment to

On March 6, 2025, our IBEW 1547 Alaska community faced an unimaginable tragedy when two of our own union brothers, Skye Rench and Sean Kendall, were involved in a devastating accident near Point Mackenzie, Alaska. They are not just Journeymen Telecom Linemen; they are beloved family members and friends whose