IBEW Local 488 Features

When it comes to Electrical Work, cutting corners can cost you!

Are you a skilled electrical worker looking for fair pay, great benefits, and a secure future? We are actively building a highly skilled workforce to partner with our top-tier contractor base—and we want you on our team. Your employers often join associations—like the ABC, CECA, SAA, or IEC—to protect their company’s best interests. Doesn’t it make sense to join an organization dedicated to... more ...

Industry and IBEW News

Biz Mgr Educates Senators on Administration's Attack on Power Projects (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/business-manager-educates-senators-on-attack-on-power-projects/?ref=ew

ibew.org: Local 611 Business Manager Alfonso Martinez testified before a Senate Energy Committee roundtable that the cancellation of more than 500 energy generation projects under the current administration is costing union members work and driving up utility bills nationwide.

Sec-Treas Noble : A Growing Movement (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/a-growing-movement/?ref=ew

ibew.org: Secretary Treasurer Noble reports that union membership rose to 11.2% of wage and salary workers in 2025 the highest share in 16 years with nearly half of new union growth coming from Southern states despite ongoing attacks on labor rights.

Administration's Labor Law Enforcement Has All but Disappeared (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/labor-laws-not-enforced/?ref=ew

ibew.org: Federal wage and safety enforcement has collapsed under the current administration with wage violation cases down 98% and Davis Bacon penalties down 94% compared to prior administrations according to a report by the nonprofit Good Jobs First.

Pres Cooper : Seizing the Moment (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/seizing-the-moment/?ref=ew

ibew.org: International President Cooper calls on locals to seize a once in a generation surge of construction investment across North America topping 2 trillion dollars with over 27000 new workers organized in 2025 alone the best year since 1969.

Broadcast Members Bring the Biggest Moments (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/hidden-heroes-of-sports/?ref=ew

ibew.org: IBEW broadcast and recording members have powered live sports coverage at the Super Bowl, World Series, Indy 500 and other major events for more than 85 years working as camera operators, audio technicians and utilities behind the scenes.