We regret to inform you on the passing of Julie F. Astle, wife of Retired Member Robert Astle. We ask that you keep the Astle Family in your prayers during this difficult time.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Julie’s life will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Rd. in Fairfield. Friends may greet her family from 3:30 p.m. until time of service.
Local 488 and the Knights of Columbus from St. Jude's Parish will be hosting a co-sponsored Blood Drive on January 3, 2026 at the IBEW Local 488 Union Hall. Help save a life and sign up to donate.
Appointments are recommended and you can sign up by CLICKING HERE.
Rep. Donald Norcross (Local 351), only IBEW electrician in Congress, introduces bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act to combat union-busting delay tactics. Bill establishes 120-day timeline for first-contract negotiations, moving from talks (Day 10) to federal mediation (Day 90) to binding arbitration (Day 120+). Addresses problem where newly organized workers wait average 458 days for first contract. House companion to bipartisan Senate measure by Sens. Hawley and Booker aims to level playing field for workers who courageously organize.
IBEW-led lineworker rodeo debuts at Iowa State Fair, attracting 4,000+ visitors including Gov. Kim Reynolds and federal legislators. Fifteen teams of union journeymen from Iowa locals competed in four timed events including cutout change-outs, power line flips, emergency rescues, and signature egg climb. Event showcases labor-utility cooperation through LAMPAC partnership, with plans to make rodeo annual tradition and key organizing tool for recruiting veterans and young workers into IBEW.