The International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers is an organization made up of more than 700,000
men and women just like you--engaged in every type of employment. Their
needs and goals are the same as yours; However, they have the personal
strength and human dignity that come from belonging to a world-respected
labor organization which helps its members live better, freer and fuller
lives. IBEW members stand united in Canada, in all 50 of the United States,
in Puerto Rico, and in the Panama Canal Zone. You will find our members
in the following fields:
The growth of our great modern industrial economy is directly related to the growth of electronics and to the use of electrical energy. Thus, IBEW members are an essential part of this process. "Electricity and IBEW Equals Progress and Prosperity". The IBEW provides imaginative, responsible leadership and has an outstanding reputation for being a progressive union. The IBEW has constantly worked through the years to better the wages and working conditions of its members and to create a society in which social justice and human dignity are a reality for all citizens. The IBEW protects its members by insisting on realistic safety standards. The IBEW provides an experienced staff for negotiating the best possible collective bargaining agreements. The IBEW is people: Young and old, of every race, nationality and creed, bonded together in the common conviction that the collective action succeeds in attaining mutually agreed upon goals.
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