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IBEW Local 46 continues its proud tradition of quality craftsmanship, community leadership, excellent wages and benefits for members & innovation in organizing.

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Do you have questions you would like to ask your Business Manager and Staff? Leave a question in the comment section below or send a Direct Message, and we will make sure your question gets answered.

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⚡ Local 46 Members: Your Voice, Your Vote! ⚡

The Inside Wire and Limited Energy Unit Allocation Surveys have been sent out via personal email and text today

⏳ The window is short—surveys close this Sunday!

Please check your devices and submit your responses as soon as possible so your vote counts toward the wage and fringe allocations.

📬 Questions? Contact Ryan Paddock (Inside Wire) or Trina Chapa (Limited Energy).

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Dispatch from May 2026

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🗳️ Attention Local 46 Members! ⚡️

The 2026 General Election Voter’s Pamphlet is now available! Get informed and ready to vote:
🌐 Online: Check the Local 46 website splash page.
📱 App: Find it under “Local Union Election Updates.”
📬 Mail: Physical copies are arriving in mailboxes soon.

⚠️ REMINDER: This is a MAIL-IN ONLY election. Ballots must be received by the Election Judge no later than 8:00 AM on June 10th.

Don't wait—vote early! ✊

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📢 IBEW LOCAL 46 UPDATE 📢

The PSEW Healthcare Trustees have announced the August 2026 Wage Allocations to keep our benefits secure. A mandatory $0.50 allocation goes toward health benefits:

🔹 Limited Energy: $1.50 total increase ➔ $0.50 to healthcare.
🔹 Inside Wire: $2.25 total increase ➔ $0.50 to healthcare.

✍️ Members can choose to allocate an additional amount through the survey process.

Swipe to read the full letter (referenced as Screenshot 2026-06-02 at 4.55.16 PM.jpg).

🔗 Link to visit https://t.co/ltNGUA5shs for details!

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MEETING TONIGHT AT 5:30PM IN CLASSROOM 5

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MEETING TONIGHT AT 5:00PM AT KENT HALL - AUDITORIUM

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MEETING TONIGHT AT 5:00PM AT KENT HALL - CLASSROOM 3

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MEETING TONIGHT AT 5:00PM AT KENT HALL - E-BOARD ROOM

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MEETING TONIGHT AT 5:15PM AT KENT HALL - CLASSROOM 1

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🚨 ATTENTION IBEW LOCAL 46 MEMBERS! 🚨

Have you received your mail-in ballot yet? We’ve heard from several members who are still waiting on theirs. If you are still missing your ballot, please act immediately so your voice can be heard!

📥 What to do: Email Lois Jamieson right away at [email protected] to request a duplicate ballot.

⏰ The Deadline: All ballots must be received at the USPS in Tukwila by 8:00 AM on Wednesday, June 10th. Any ballots received after this time will not be counted.

Don't wait—make sure your vote counts! For general election questions, you can reach out to Election Judge Derek Sanders at [email protected].

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📅 Reminder: The Limited Energy Unit Meeting is this Wednesday, June 3rd at 5:00 PM!

Come hungry—dinner and June birthday cake are on us! More importantly, we are finalizing our Unit Leadership votes and hosting a short Contract Action Team (CAT) meeting immediately after to discuss upcoming negotiations.

Check the flyer for full details. See you there, brothers and sisters! ✊⚡️

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📢 IBEW Local 46 Update: Wage & Fringe Allocations are coming up for Inside Wire and Limited Energy Units. Healthcare recommendations and unit-specific surveys will be released later this week.

Check your email/member portal to review the full details shown below. Questions? Reach out to your Business Rep! ⚡

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Safety first on the job site! 🛠️ As an electrician, I know how crucial it is to prioritize safety and health, both for myself and my coworkers. The union really emphasizes this, providing the right PPE and holding regular safety meetings. At the end of the day, we all just want to go home safe and sound. 🙏 #electrician #constructionsafety #unionpride #healthyworklife #safetyfirst #worksmartworkhard

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IBEW LOCAL 46 HVAC MEETING TONIGHT 6:00 PM AUDITORIUM/TBD

CONTACT HARRY THOMPSON FOR DETAILS 253-395-6522

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🧶 Fix it, Make it, Craft it!

Join the Local 46 Neuro-Sparky Committee for an open Fiber-Crafting Clinic! Whether you're repairing rugged work gear or starting a new knitting project, come hang out and create with us.
The Details:

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Classroom 5 | 19802 62nd Ave S, Kent, WA

RSVP Today:
🔗LINK IN THE COMMENTS

#Local46 #NeuroSparky #FiberArts #KentWA #IBEW #MakerCommunity

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Celebrating love, equality, and the vibrant diversity within our family and beyond. Here's to being proud of who you are. 🌈 #PrideMonth #LoveIsLove

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📢 Attention IBEW Local 46 Members

We are transitioning to a new Warrant System for check issuing. While this is new to our Local, it is a standard IBEW practice being implemented to protect our Union and streamline our audit process.

Key Points:
✅Official details and instructions are arriving in the next two weeks.
✅The transition began in 2025 and is now being finalized.
✅Please rely only on official communications from the Business Office to avoid misinformation.

Check your mail/inbox soon for the full breakdown! ⚡️

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Working in the heat is no joke. ☀️

The IBEW Local 46 Safety Committee wants to make sure everyone stays cool and hydrated as the temperatures rise. Check out these essential tips for National Heat Awareness Day and remember to look out for one another on the job site.

📅 Don’t forget our next meeting:
When: Wednesday @ 4:00 PM
Where: Classroom 4

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Don’t miss out on the 2026 Candidate Night! 🗳️

Meet your nominated candidates in person, ask questions, and get involved in the future of our local.

📅 May 28 | 5:00 PM
📍 Kent Hall Auditorium

❓ Questions? Contact Election Judge Derek Sanders: [email protected]

🔗 zoom link in the comments

#IBEW46 #UnionStrong #CandidateNight #2026Elections

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Consider this your official FORE warning! ⛳️🏗️

Join us for the 1st annual Build Up Golf Tournament at Washington National! We’re empowering apprentices, one swing at a time.

📅 05.28.2026
📍 Washington National Golf Club
📧 [email protected]

Scan the QR code to register!

#BuildUp2026 #Golf⛳️