“…transformed misery and despair into hope and progress.”
Let us honor him not with our words alone, but with our constant action. Let us always strive to improve the lives of all peoples.
Brothers and sisters, today we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. King believed and fought tirelessly for the people of color, the poor, and the working class alike. He was quoted as saying “The labor movement was the principal force that…”
Give as generously as you can knowing that if you need help, your brothers and sisters will be there for you when you need them.
You can donate through: VENMO, physical cash box at the school, at the Union Hall, or with your Job Stewards.
Attention brothers and sisters,
Our resign period starts the 10th and lasts through the 16th. Please don't forget to resign during this period. The methods to resign are as follows:
- In person
- By fax at (205)833-0997
- Through email at [email protected]
The BEJATC was introducing Birmingham City middle school students to the electrical industry at a career fair at the Crossplex in Birmingham today. Thank you Dr. Reese for inviting us to this event. (Credit: Birmingham Electrical JATC on Facebook) #IBEW#apprenticeships
Workers who are members of labor unions in the United States make 18% more than their nonunion counterparts, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual report on union membership. #livebetterworkunion#IBEW
When a company like Amazon, worth over $1.5 trillion, owned by a man worth over $170 billion, gets fined just $7,000 after its unsafe working conditions led to the death of a 20-year-old worker, it's obvious that we must strengthen our woefully inadequate health and safety laws.
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -John F. Kennedy
Happy #Thanksgiving, brothers and sisters! #IBEW
Our very own Red Farmer knew the value of learning a skilled trade through an #apprenticeship.
Throughout your time in the program, you’re able to gain skills and qualifications for long-term employment while still earning decent wages and benefits to support yourself. #IBEW
Union busting is about fear and tearing people down, telling working people they are worthless that everything they have is a gift from their overlords. Union busting is the lowest form of human activity and it's practitioners are the enemies of democracy.