IBEW Local 131 History The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) was founded on in St. Louis, Missouri. There were ten delegates (pictured below) representing 286 members in attendance. Henry Miller was elected as the first International President, and J.T. Kelly as the first International Secretary-Treasurer.

The IBEW is North America's largest electrical union, representing 860,000 members in utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads and government.

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Today, IBEW 1245 continues to set the standard for wages, benefits and working conditions in the utility industry, and is a recognized leader in safety and organizing.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) represents electrical professionals, providing benefits, resources, and support to its members.

Beginning February 29th, 2024, explicit opt-in is required to receive text messages through IBEW 340's texting service. Instructions are provided here: How to use the mobile texting preferences website.

The new law contains many irresponsible policies, such as tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy, and cuts to health insurance that will increase the cost of health care for every American, including IBEW members.

The IBEW's membership peaked in 1972 at approximately 1 million members. The membership numbers were in a slow decline throughout the rest of the 1970s and the 1980s, but have since stabilized.

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