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IBEW Local 18 December Meeting Notice

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IBEW Local 18 November Meeting Notice

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Local 18 November 5, 2024 Endorsements

Please click on the link for comprehensive endorsement recommendations from IBEW Local 18.                                             https://www.ibewlocal18.org/2020/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Final-Recommendations-for-COPE-Presidential-Election-November-2024.pdf

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IBEW Local 18 October Meeting Notice

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IBEW Local 18 September Meeting Notice

AGENDA PDF LINK: SEPTEMBER MEETING NOTICE 2024 https://www.ibewlocal18.org/2020/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SEPTEMBER-MEETING-NOTICE-2024.pdf

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IBEW Local 18 August Meeting Notice

  AGENDA PDF LINK: AUGUST MEETING NOTICE 2024 https://www.ibewlocal18.org/2020/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AUGUST-MEETING-NOTICE-2024.2.pdf

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IBEW Local 18 June Meeting Notice

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Women’s Committee – CicLAvia Fun Walk!

Join us for a day of fun and community at the CicLAvia Fun Walk! Hosted by the IBEW Local 18 Los Angeles Women’s Committee in partnership with the LADWP Women’s Council, we’re stepping out together on June 23, 2024. 🌟 Gather with us at the Exposition Hub at 10 AM for an energizing walk through […]

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Local 18 May Meeting Notice

Dear Local 18 Members: The May meeting notice is now posted on our website. Click the link below to download the meeting notice. Meeting Notice Download If you have any questions, please contact your union representative. In unity, Local 18

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EWMC Sock Drive March 28 to May 31

ELECTRICAL WORKERS MINORITY CAUCUS (EWMC) SOCK DRIVE MARCH 28TH – MAY 31ST, 2024 To benefit the Los Angeles Mission, www.losangelesmission.org “There are more people becoming homeless for the first time now than at any time in Los Angeles’ history. Los Angeles Mission is on the front lines of providing meals, hot showers, safe shelter, and […]

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Local 18 April Meeting Notice

Dear Local 18 Members: The April meeting notice is now posted on our website. Click the link below to download the meeting notice. Meeting Notice Download If you have any questions, please contact your union representative. In unity, Local 18 https://www.ibewlocal18.org/2020/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/APRIL-MEETING-NOTICE-2024.pdf

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Local 18 March Meeting Notice

Dear Local 18 Members: Click the link below to download the March meeting notice. Meeting Notice Download If you have any questions, please contact your union representative. In unity, Local 18

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Local 18 January Meeting Notice

Dear Local 18 Members: Happy New Year! The January meeting notice is now posted on our website. Click the link below to download the meeting notice. Meeting Notice Download If you have any questions, please contact your union representative. In unity, Local 18

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Local 18 December Meeting Notice

Dear Local 18 Members: The December meeting notice is now posted on our website. Click the link below to download the meeting notice. Meeting Notice Download If you have any questions, please contact your union representative.   In unity, Local 18

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Local 18 June Meeting Notice

Dear Local 18 Members: The June meeting notice is now posted on our website. Click the link below to download the meeting notice. Meeting Notice Download If you have any questions, please contact your union representative. In unity, Local 18

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Local 18 May Meeting Notice

May meeting notice Click the link below to download the meeting notice. Meeting Notice Download If you have any questions, please contact your union representative. In unity, Local 18  

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Local 18 Union Election Results

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Recommendations for General Election, November 8, 2022

 IBEW, Local 18  Recommendations for General Election  November 8, 2022  PDF DOWNLOAD

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2022-2026 Local 18 – LADWP Wage Package and MOU Contract Ratification Vote

2022-2026 Local 18 – LADWP Wage Package and MOU Contract Ratification Vote Ballot Count, October 12, 2022   Yes Votes: 70% No Votes:  30%

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Re-sign and Signing the Books

The next  re-sign is scheduled for October 1st -20th 2022 Please contact our office for further assistance at 213-387-8274 DOWNLOAD RESIGN SHEET In October please email, fax, or mail your re-sign: Email: ibew18@ibewlocal18.org Fax: 213-739-6937 Mail: IBEW, Local 18 4189 W. 2nd Street Los Angeles, CA 90004 You can now sign our books online. Please go to Resources […]

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LADWP Members – Unfair Labor Practice regarding Mandatory Vaccinations Ordinance

Dear Sisters and Brothers, On August 25, 2021, Ordinance No. 187134 regarding Mandatory Vaccinations (Ordinance) was implemented by the City of Los Angeles (City).   Because the City did not give IBEW, Local 18 advance written notice of the Ordinance and an opportunity to meet and confer with the City before implementing it, we filed an […]

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AS ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY NEARS, CITY, IBEW & LAPD LEADERS RENEW CALL FOR INFORMATION IN THE UNSOLVED MURDER OF BELOVED LADWP EMPLOYEE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27th, 2021 Contact Brandie N. Harris, Fiancée of Akeem Coburn & LA City Employee, 310-738-3059 | JusticeForAJCoburn@gmail.com (Available to coordinate interviews)  Branimir Kvartuc, Office of Councilmember Buscaino, 213-248-7954 | branimir.kvartuc@lacity.org Martin Marrufo, IBEW, 213-219-7341 | mmarrufo@ibewlocal18.org Detective Roger Fontes, Los Angeles Police Department, 323-786-5111 | 34970@lapd.online   AS ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY NEARS, CITY, IBEW & LAPD […]

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Interview Skills Training

IBEW Local 18 & Electrical Workers Minority Caucus (EWMC) hosts an Interview Skills Training workshop presented by HR Employee Development Training open to IBEW Local 18 Members on June 24, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Must RSVP by June 22 at EWMC18@ibewlocal18.org  Click_for_PDF_File

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Office Updates

Our office is open but will remain closed to the public until further notice. Our clerical staff is currently working on a modified schedule to ensure their safety during the Covid-19 pandemic. If you call our office, please either leave a message or send an email to our general mailbox at ibew18@ibewlocal18.org and someone will get back […]

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Working Californians releases poll finding run-off all but assured in CD 2 Special Election

Survey finds Paul Krekorian leads in primary but unable to garner a majority vote as Christine Essel and Tamar Galatzen battle to face him in the run-off. Los Angeles – A poll commissioned by Working Californians of 400 likely voters has found a tight race for second place in the September 22nd Special Election to […]

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IBEW Local 18 Fighting to Bring Good Family Supporting Jobs to Los Angeles

National attention shines on Local 18 and LADWP as they bring jobs to the under-served communities of Los Angeles while also trying to meet a growing demand for qualified workers to aid repairs to the city’s growing infrastructure needs. Los Angeles – On Wednesday, June 3 , at 9am International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local […]

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IBEW Local 18 releases video about the crisis in the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

DWP Workers rally at DWP Headquarters, 111 N. Hope St. at 1 p.m. to present dramatic video to the DWP Commission Los Angeles – On Tuesday, July 17th, members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 18, which represents nearly 8000 workers at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, are releasing a […]

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