IBEW Member Oath

I, _____ in the presence of members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, promise and agree to conform to and abide by the Constitution and laws of the IBEW and its local unions.  I will further the purposes for which the IBEW is instituted.  I will bear true allegiance to it and will not sacrifice its interest in any manner.

In this time of economic uncertainty it is easy to lose sight of the big picture.  We ask that you read this oath and discover what it means to you. 

• Attend your unit meetings
• Stay informed
• Get involved

MACY'S NEGOTIATIONS NOT GOING WELL

The Company is proposing to:

1. Strip associates of commission

2. Implement a new scheduling program that would    immediately reduce hours.

3. Discontinue the employer's portion of the health and welfare premium after one year and have the right to eliminate entirely and not bargain with the Union.

4. Reduce paid holidays.

5. Delete Sunday premium for grandfathered associates.

6. All new hires at minimum wage with only merit increases - no annual increases, no progression steps.

7. No annual pay increases for current employees - only merit increases.

Support Local 367 members of Tacoma Macy's.

Get the facts about the Employee Free Choice Act!

Employee Free Choice Act.pdf

It is more important than ever to contact your member of Congress and let them know of your support for this very important piece of information.  Now is the time for workers to win back the rights they have lost.

Welcome to the web site of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 483 in Tacoma Washington.  This site has been updated and it is our hope that it will provide our members and guests with useful information about IBEW Local 483.

Local 483 would like to keep you informed of local union activities as well as links to other web sites that may be of interest to you.

If you are interested in becoming more active in your local union contact the union office and we would be happy to help you make 483 the strongest Local Union that we can be.

We are always in need of committee members or shop stewards and volunteers for our community events.

If you are a guest and would like information on how to join our union or what the benefits are of becoming a union member I hope this site will provide you the information you are seeking.

Please take a look at the NJATC link provided for information about our apprenticeship programs.

The line construction industry is in great need of apprentices interested in joining the ranks of the IBEW.

As always we would be glad to answer any questions you may have be contacting the union office at        (253) 565-3232.

Alice Phillips

Business Manager/Financial Secretary

IBEW 483

Brother Doug Gregersen passed away July 2nd. Doug’s daughter Haley has had her dream of going to college taken away. We want to help her get her dream back.

The Haley Gregerson Fund has been established at Key Bank. Along with that there will be fund raisers held by the many friends that Doug left behind.

Haley has lost her father. Lets help her keep from losing her dream as well!