IBEW Ninth District
@ibew-9th
The Ninth District of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (#IBEW) - is 160,000 members strong - AK, CA, HI, WA, OR, NV & northern ID.
SPOKANE FIRES! Update from IBEW 77: To make a donation, go here: 👉 www.ibew77gala.com/spokane-fire... Thank you for continuing to show what the IBEW family is all about. Together, we can help our Brothers and Sisters begin to rebuild. #spokanewashington #SpokaneFire #IBEW77
Our union family in Spokane is facing a tough time after recent fires caused devastating losses, forcing some members to evacuate and lose personal belongings. Please consider sharing or donating to help rebuild and recover. Together, we stand strong. #IBEW73 gofund.me/c3f20c59b
Check out our new IBEW Ninth District logo! #ibew #UnionStrong #newlogo #logoreveal #IBEWstrong
IBEW is a proud member of the Energize Coalition, which today launched its new website, showcasing the coalition’s critical work to unleash EV charging across the U.S., creating IBEW work opportunities and expanding access to reliable, affordable charging. Check it out: www.energizecoalition.org
Rest in Power, Robbie Sparks. We honor the legacy of Robbie Sparks, a pioneering advocate for workers' rights and civil justice. Her unwavering dedication has left an indelible mark on the IBEW, EWMC, and the labor movement as a whole. bit.ly/4ftx1Sc #IBEW #EWMC #RobbieSparks #Justice #Labor
Congratulations IBEW Local 73 on an amazing organizing blitz last week, reaching from Spokane, Washington all the way to pan handle of Idaho!!! 30 volunteers from local union membership and organizers from surrounding locals knocked on 300 doors of licensed electricians. #IBEW #UnionStrong
#IBEW47 is leading the charge for mental health support, proving that psychological well-being is just as crucial as physical safety. 🚨💪 Mental health is like CPR - for the mind. 🧠❤️ ibew.org/electrical_w... #IBEW #MentalHealthAwareness #YouAreNotAlone
Henry Miller: A Legacy of Courage and Sacrifice! Join Us in Honoring Our IBEW Founder! 👀⚡️https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/remembering-henry-miller/<https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/remembering-henry-miller/ #ibew #IBEWstrong #Lineman #thankalineman #electricalwork
July 10th is Lineworker Appreciation Day honoring dedicated men and women who risk their lives daily to keep our power flowing. This date marks the tragic death of Henry Miller, IBEW's first president, who died while restoring power in 1896. Thank a lineworker today. #Lineworker #Lineman #IBEW
Alaska IBEW Local 1547 is tackling alarming suicide rates head-on with The 5th Wire, a mental health initiative aimed at fostering connection and empathy among electricians. Learn more: ibew.org/electrical_w... #IBEW #IBEW1547 #MentalHealthMatters #The5thWire
Happy Fourth of July Holiday Weekend! Our nation's 250th birthday reminds us of the strength and resilience of our great country and our great union. May your celebrations be filled with joy, laughter, and gratitude for the blessings of freedom and community.
🎉 Congratulations to IBEW Local 191 🎉 In celebration of their 125th anniversary, IBEW LOCAL UNION 191 DAY was proclaimed by the City of Wenatchee! #IBEW 191 has stood at the forefront of the labor movement, advocating for fair wages, strong labor standards, and opportunities in Washington State.
San Francisco IBEW Local 6 members rebuilt the world’s largest light sculpture, installing more than 45,000 LEDs to support cables on the Bay Bridge. Learn more: bit.ly/43fCULX #ibew #UnionStrong #sanfrancisco #LEDS
Great training with IBEW Ninth District SOC Bernie Balland on ‘Creating Activists Out of IBEW Members.’ He reinforced the importance of Brotherhood at every level. Strong relationships, loyalty & member activism are the foundation of retention and a stronger union. #IBEW #Brotherhood #Organizing
IBEW Local 76 mobilized their local membership for a blitz in the Tacoma, WA area. 49 volunteers hit 509 doors of unrepresented, licensed electricians - and shared opportunities with #IBEW to earn higher wages and better benefits. A large amount of work is just around the corner for IBEW 76!
Happy Father's Day to all the incredible #IBEW Dads, Grand-Dads, Retired-Dads, and Father-figures! Your hard work and love light up our lives every day. Today, we celebrate you and everything you do to make our community stronger. Thank you for being our heroes! 💙 #FathersDay2026 #IBEWFamily
Happy #Juneteenth! We honor the moment freedom truly rang for all Americans in 1865. Let’s reflect on our shared history and commit to the ongoing fight for equality and justice. Together, we can uplift our communities and continue the journey toward true freedom for everyone! ✊🏾 #FreedomForAll
We encourage our IBEW members to get empowered, stay connected, and sign-up for our email updates and action alerts: bit.ly/IBEW9thEmail... Next edition goes out soon! #IBEW #UnionStrong #NinthDistrict #laborunions
The IBEW needs your immediate action! bit.ly/4vfPOpn The U.S. House recently passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act, which strengthens our collective bargaining rights and protects workers. Here’s how you can help: Thank Your Representative or Hold Opponents Accountable -> bit.ly/4vfPOpn
Are you #UnionStrong and #IBEWproud? Then take the AFL-CIO Union P.O.W.E.R. Pledge at: bit.ly/UnionPowerPl... We stand together in solidarity. @aflcio.org @ibewinternational.bsky.social
💔 IBEW CA Families, hear this! AB 1751 threatens to cut our earnings to $28/hr—a staggering drop from $55.72/hr in LA County! This means no healthcare, no retirement, and no security for your family. Act NOW: Contact your reps and say NO to AB 1751: stopab1751.com #FightForYourFuture #StopAB1751
🚨 Attention IBEW Families! 🚨 AB 1751 threatens your healthcare and retirement! This bill could slash your wages and benefits, leaving families in financial distress. Act NOW: Visit StopAB1751.com to contact your elected officials and urge them to vote NO! #IBEWstrong #ibew #caleg
🎉Congrats to #IBEW Sister Liz Shuler on being re-elected President of the #AFLCIO! “..because of Liz’s leadership, America’s labor movement emerged stronger, larger and more powerful than it has been in decades." - @ibewinternational.bsky.social Pres Cooper. bit.ly/3Q8XKtu
Today is Nevada's Election Day for the 2026 Primary Election! Vote #IBEW357 Member Venise Karris For Nevada State Legislature! Vote #UnionStrong with @nvaflcio.bsky.social! Polls open at 7am - 7pm. Find your polling location: www.nvsos.gov/elections/el... @ibew396.bsky.social #IBEW401 #ibew1245
Attention ALL IBEW Members in California: RIGHT NOW - we have a 5-alarm fire to protect prevailing wages! Go to www.stopab1751.com/act and take action NOW to urge your elected official vote NO on AB 1751! #PrevailingWages #UnionStrong #BuildingTrades #solidarity
IBEW Local 191 hosted the IBEW Ninth District Northwest Organizers for an impactful blitz in Bellingham, Washington and pushed all the way up to the Canadian Border. They had 31 volunteers. We are all stronger together! #UnionStrong #ibew #jointhemovement #solidarity #ibew191
Great day of learning and #solidarity at our Construction Shop Steward Training for IBEW Local 100 in Fresno, California. #IBEW #Steward #IBEW100 #stewardship
IBEW ACTION ALERT! The @ibewinternational.bsky.social is calling on all our members to mobilize NOW and urge their U.S. Representative to vote YES on the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408) next week. Go To -> bit.ly/4voPnsE #IBEW #UnionStrong #unioncontract #solidarity #Congress