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Labor Bulletins

Labor Bulletin February 2026

February 10, 2026 by Reyna

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

FEBRUARY 2026

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

We had a great turn out for our January class and were pleased to see spouses and significant others at this class. If you missed this class our next one is scheduled for April 21, 2026. Notices have been mailed out to those members who missed this last class and we will also send a reminder email a week prior to the scheduled date.

 

EWMC

Last month 6 of our EWMC committee members traveled to Seattle to the annual EWMC conference. One of our very own, Justin Hill, was a guest speaker. It was his first time public speaking, but it was relayed he did a great job. Public speaking is no easy task and it is appreciated for him to take the time and dedication as well as courage it took to speak in front of hundreds of people.

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS MARCH 1, 2026 ALLOCATION

In early January our office mailed out a notice to all Active S&C members for the upcoming March 1 increase. All those in good standing were invited to attend the allocation meeting on January 27th to discuss and vote on the $3.75 increase. I would like to thank those in attendance for their participation in their local and their future.

 

INSIDE WIREMAN UPDATES

Effective February 1, 2026 there will be a $1.00 increase in the local pension which was previously agreed upon when the 5 year agreement was ratified. The updated wage sheets are available on our website under the Member Resources tab, then selecting Bylaws & Agreements (dropdown option) which takes you to a new screen to view all the current wages and agreements for all classifications.

Speaking upon the 5 year agreement, we are coming up to the end of the current CBA. Our negotiation committee is currently meeting up to discuss items we would like to see changed, wage requests, and updates to the new agreement. I am confident in this committee to help deliver a strong front with the membership’s best interest in mind.

 

YEAR END STATEMENTS

The year end statements for basic and working dues paid in 2025 is available online on our website in the Member log in area. Once logged into your profile, select Dues (a dropdown menu will appear) then select 2025 Tax Statement. If you have not logged into your profile before, you will need to activate your account by following the instructions provided on the login page just below where you would enter your username and password.

 

SPORTSMANS CLUB – UPCOMING EVENTs

On February 22nd the Sportsman Club will be hosting a Dog Traiing Event at Quail Point Hunt Club. They invite you to bring your hunting dog or help another member train their dog by hunting live pheasants for retrieval. The cost of this is $150 and includes a BBQ lunch.

On April 18th they will also have the NorCal Sporting Clay Shoot at the Quail Point Hunt Club. The price of this event is not yet determined but stay tuned for more details to come.

On May 9th they will host the annual Memorial Fishing Trip for late Brother Jason Prasad. This event will be on the SF Bay where you can catch halibut on the Happy Hooker and Pacific Dream charter. The cost of this event is $200.

If you are interested in attending any or all events you may reach out to Chris Tillery at 916-225-4578 or Zack Collins at 916-709-7582

 

RENEW’S ANNUAL CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

The RENEW group is hosting their annual Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, March 28th at 12PM here at the Union Hall. It will be a $30 donation for participants and apprentices will have a discounted price of $15. Each team must have at least one IBEW member. Food tickets will be available for a $1.00 per ticket suggested donation. If you would like to participate contact Joe Miller at 530-761-1096 or stop by the hall to show the RENEW group some support, this will be a kid friendly event.

 

CLC SALUTE TO LABOR – LEGACY AWARD

If you happened to attend CLC’s Salute to Labor this past December you may be aware our very own Brothers, The Steelman family, received the Legacy Award. The Steelman family has been a part of L340 since 1965 when Allen Clayton Steelman moved his membership to our local. In 1970 AC joined and a year later Jim did as well further spreading their roots into this local. Today Mark holds the position of President and Scott sits on the Executive Board and we have had a great partnership these past 4 terms together. Thank you for helping keep the spark alive in Brotherhood not just in your own family but the local as well.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS (2)

IBEW Local 340 Harry R. Bain Scholarship Award –For Dependents

IBEW Local 340 is once again going to award two college scholarships in 2025 ($1,000.00 and $500.00).  These scholarships are available to sons, grandsons, daughters, granddaughters or legal dependents of members of Local 340.  The General Rules and Instructions, as well as the application, can be picked up from the Sacramento Business Office or the Redding Office.  You can also call either of these offices to request they be mailed to you. Please note: the completed application must be received in the Sacramento Business Office by March 16, 2025 to be considered.

 

IBEW Founders Scholarship – For all IBEW members (not dependents)

The IBEW Founders’ Scholarship honors the dedicated wiremen and linemen who organized the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers on November 28, 1981. Each year the officers of the IBEW are pleased to offer its working members scholarships on a competitive basis. It is hoped that the awards will not only contribute to the personal development of our members but also steward the electrical industry that our founders envisioned. The award is for $200 per semester credit hour at any accredited college or university toward an associate’s, bachelors or postgraduate degree in an approved field. The maximum distribution is $24,000 per person over a period not to exceed eight years.

Any member interested in applying for the IBEW Founders Scholarship can do so by going on-line at www.ibew.org. Click on “Resources and Links” at the top, scroll down to the box labeled “Founders Scholarship”. You will receive information on this scholarship as well as be able to download the application.  These applications can also be picked up at the Business Office.  This scholarship is for any member who has been in continuous good standing and paid dues (without an Honorary Withdrawal for the four years prior to May 1, 2026). This is not a scholarship for your dependents.  All applications and required information must be mailed directly to the IBEW in Washington, DC and must be postmarked May 1, 2026.

 

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Monday, January 19th – Martin Luther King Jr.

Monday, February 16th – President’s Day

 

MEMBER NEWS

REST IN PEACE

We are happy to report no deaths this month and hope everyone continues to stay healthy and safe in the New Year.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1st Wednesdays @ 6PM – 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento 95827

 

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1st Wednesdays

Chico Union Hall @ 5:30 (Odd Months)

Redding Union Hall @ 5:30 (Even Months)

For Northern Area business and then join in the Sacramento meeting @ 6PM via webinar

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday January 27, 2026 @ 5:00PM – Note: Seven (7) members needed to have a quorum.

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday January 15, 2026 @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

Filed Under: Labor Bulletins

Labor Bulletin January 2026

January 15, 2026 by Reyna

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

JANUARY 2026

 

YEAR END STATEMENTS

The year end statements for basic and working due paid in 2025 will be available online on our website in the Member log in area. Once logged into your profile, select Dues (a dropdown menu will appear) then select 2025 Tax Statement. If you have not logged into your profile before, you will need to activate your account by following the instructions provided on the login page just below where you would enter your username and password. Please note that a more accurate detail will be provided once you obtain it after January.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

The next scheduled class will be sometime in April 2026. We do not have a date set at the current moment but will be sending notices to anyone who may have missed our January class a reminder in the mail of the date. Please keep an eye for a reminder email that get sent to everyone a week prior to the class. We look forward to another great turn out with new members and their spouses/significant others.

EWMC

This January we sent 6 of our EWMC committee members to the annual EWMC conference in Seattle. Some are returning attendees while a couple this is their first attendance. We look forward to hearing back from them on this insightful trip.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS BASKET RAFFLE

Thank you to every member, contractor and affiliate who participated in our Operation Christmas Basket. We appreciate all those who chipped in in a time of need for our union brothers and sisters. We hope you all enjoyed your holidays.

1st Prize winner – Brother Scott Steelman

2nd Prize winner – Teresa Villarsenor from CLC

3rd Prize winner – Brother Nick Snyder

SCHOLARSHIPS (2)

IBEW Local 340 Harry R. Bain Scholarship Award –For Dependents

IBEW Local 340 is once again going to award two college scholarships in 2025 ($1,000.00 and $500.00).  These scholarships are available to sons, grandsons, daughters, granddaughters or legal dependents of members of Local 340.  The General Rules and Instructions, as well as the application, can be picked up from the Sacramento Business Office or the Redding Office.  You can also call either of these offices to request they be mailed to you. Please note: the completed application must be received in the Sacramento Business Office by March 16, 2025 to be considered.

 

IBEW Founders Scholarship – For all IBEW members (not dependents)

The IBEW Founders’ Scholarship honors the dedicated wiremen and linemen who organized the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers on November 28, 1981. Each year the officers of the IBEW are pleased to offer its working members scholarships on a competitive basis. It is hoped that the awards will not only contribute to the personal development of our members but also steward the electrical industry that our founders envisioned. The award is for $200 per semester credit hour at any accredited college or university toward an associate’s, bachelors or postgraduate degree in an approved field. The maximum distribution is $24,000 per person over a period not to exceed eight years.

Any member interested in applying for the IBEW Founders Scholarship can do so by going on-line at www.ibew.org. Click on “Resources and Links” at the top, scroll down to the box labeled “Founders Scholarship”. You will receive information on this scholarship as well as be able to download the application.  These applications can also be picked up at the Business Office.  This scholarship is for any member who has been in continuous good standing and paid dues (without an Honorary Withdrawal for the four years prior to May 1, 2026). This is not a scholarship for your dependents.  All applications and required information must be mailed directly to the IBEW in Washington, DC and must be postmarked May 1, 2026.

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Monday, January 19th – Martin Luther King Jr.

Monday, February 16th – President’s Day

 

MEMBER NEWS

REST IN PEACE

We are happy to report no deaths this month and hope everyone continues to stay healthy and safe in the New Year.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1st Wednesdays @ 6PM – 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento 95827

 

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1st Wednesdays

Chico Union Hall @ 5:30 (Odd Months)

Redding Union Hall @ 5:30 (Even Months)

For Northern Area business and then join in the Sacramento meeting @ 6PM via webinar

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday January 27, 2026 @ 5:00PM – Note: Seven (7) members needed to have a quorum.

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday January 15, 2026 @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

Filed Under: Labor Bulletins

Labor Bulletin December 2025

December 4, 2025 by Reyna

LABOR BULLETIN
By
BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD
DECEMBER 2025
PIN PRESENTATION
It was a pleasure to celebrate our Retirees and hear the stories of the Old Timers reminisce of their days on the job. Although our attendance was small, it was a big milestone to celebrate in the presence of their family and other IBEW Brothers. One retiree even made the trip out from Montana.
I would like to thank my staff for planning this event, our President Mark Steelman for taking the time to recall a story on each recipient making them feel even more appreciated and those family members in attendance for helping celebrate our Retirees. Congratulations on your many years of service and reaching 50+ years as a proud IBEW member.
Elliott Lafreniere
Richard Skapinok
Ronald Vogt
Ronald Cooper
Charles Burrier
Jim Strain
Thomas Plymesser
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION 
We had a great turnout in our October class with members and their spouses. Our next scheduled class is set for January 13, 2026. We have sent notices to those members who may have missed the October class. Please mark your calendar and look out for our reminder emails that get sent to everyone a week prior to the class.
EWMC – DAY OF SERVICE
On November 22nd all EWMC chapters had their Day of Service where they contributed to helping the community. Our local committee held a Coat Drive and passed out breakfast to the hungry.
Thank you to our members who donated their time and coats to help make this event a success.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS BASKET RAFFLE
The IBEW/NECA Annual Operation Christmas Basket fundraiser is coming to a close at this article is being written and we hope all who wanted to were able to participate in this event. The prizes are as follows:
1st Prize – $1,500 cash
2nd Prize – Shotgun
3rd Prize – $250 in lottery scratchers
All proceeds for this fundraiser will go towards purchasing food and toys for Union members in the Sacramento Area who may have had a struggling year this past year and need some assistance in providing a holiday for their families.
The winners from our December 3rd Membership Meeting will be announced on our next bulletin. Thank you again to all who donated.
HEALTH & WELFARE OPEN ENROLLMENT
Open enrollment runs until December 31st. Changes to your current medical plan must be made during the Annual Open Enrollment period. If you wish to make any changes, call Teresa Raney in the Trust Office at 916-923-0666
OFFICE CLOSURES
Wednesday, December 24th – Close at noon
Thursday and Friday, December 25th and 26th – Christmas
Wednesday, December 31st – close at noon for NYE
Thursday, January 1st – New Year’s Day
Monday, January 19th – Martin Luther King Jr.
Monday, February 16th – President’s Day
MEMBER NEWS
REST IN PEACE
Retired member Sylvester Wirtz passed on November 6, 2025. He was a 69-year member and 94 years of age.
Retired member Chuck Andermann passed on November 21, 2025. He was a 39-year member and 70 years of age.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the members’ family.
UPCOMING MEETINGS 
SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1st Wednesdays @ 6PM – 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento 95827
REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1st Wednesdays
Chico Union Hall @ 5:30 (Odd Months)
Redding Union Hall @ 5:30 (Even Months)
For Northern Area business and then join in the Sacramento meeting @ 6PM via webinar
SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday January 27, 2026 @ 5:00PM – Note: Seven (7) members needed to have a quorum.
CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday January 15, 2026 @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

Filed Under: Labor Bulletins

Labor Bulletin November 2025

November 5, 2025 by Reyna

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

NOVEMBER 2025

 

PIN PRESENTATION

At the time of writing this, we are getting closer to honoring our retirees with their Years of Service pins for those members with 50+ years. It is a great reminder to remember how far our local has come and what a transformation we have seen over the many years. We know this event is one filled with memories, enjoyment and appreciation. Thank you to our staff and officers for creating a memorable event for these Retirees.

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

Our next scheduled class is set for January 13, 2026. Thank you to the spouses that attended. We have sent notices to those members who may have missed the last class. Please mark your calendar and look out for our reminder emails that get sent to everyone a week prior to the class.

 

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

If you are looking for ways to be more involved with your local we encourage you to attend one of the locals committee meetings held here at the Sacramento Hall. See details below.

The Women’s Committee holds monthly meetings at the hall every third Wednesday at 4pm with an option for zoom if you cannot attend in person. It is a family friendly event that encourages you to bring the kiddos if you have them.

The EWMC meetings are on the second Wednesday of month at 5:30 PM. They currently have a Coat Drive, if you happen to have any lightly used or new coat you can drop it off at the hall.

 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS BASKET RAFFLE

The IBEW/NECA Annual Operation Christmas Basket fundraiser is underway. This has been a long running tradition started years ago by our IBEW Brother Lud Larson and Brother Harry Bain. The prizes are as follows:

1st Prize – $1,500 cash

2nd Prize – Shotgun

3rd Prize – $250 in lottery scratchers

Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $1.00 each. Grab your tickets at the hall or by attending a membership meeting, please be sure to pay with cash or check. All proceeds for this fundraiser will go towards purchasing food and toys for Union members in the Sacramento Area who may have had a struggling year this past year and need some assistance in providing a holiday for their families. Help support the cause and a chance to win one of many great prizes.

 

The drawing will be held at the Sacramento Membership/Christmas Dinner Meeting on December 3rd at 5PM. Winners do not need to be present to win. This meeting is open to all IBEW Local 340 members, both Active and Retired.

 

LOCAL 340 TOY & FOOD DRIVE

If you are an Active IBEW 340 member in need of a little extra help with either food or toys or both for your family please reach out to Reyna at the business office via phone 916-539-0412 or email reyna@ibewlocal340.org. This list will be kept discreet and not for public knowledge, please do not hesitate to ask for help if you are in need.

 

Our hall holds our own Christmas Food and Toy Drive specifically for Local 340 members and their immediate family. We will be collecting non-perishable food items and new unwrapped toys at the Business Office now through December’s membership meeting. Please contribute to help out a fellow brother or sister in need this holiday season.

 

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Tuesday, November 11th – Veteran’s Day

Thursday, November 27th – Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 28th – Day After Thanksgiving Day

Wednesday, December 24th – Christmas Eve

Thursday, December 25th – Christmas

Wednesday, December 31st – close at noon for NYE

 

MEMBER NEWS

REST IN PEACE

Active member Dennis Nye passed on October 11, 2025. He was a 19-year member and 56 years of age.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the member’s family.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1st Wednesdays @ 6PM – 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento 95827

 

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1st Wednesdays

Chico Union Hall @ 5:30 (Odd Months)

Redding Union Hall @ 5:30 (Even Months)

For Northern Area business and then join in the Sacramento meeting @ 6PM via webinar

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday January 27, 2026 @ 5:00PM – Note: Seven (7) members needed to have a quorum.

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday January 15, 2026 @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

Filed Under: Labor Bulletins

Labor Bulletin October 2025

October 7, 2025 by Reyna

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

OCTOBER 2025

 

IBEW ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC

This year’s picnic was another hit. The food, fun, raffles, games, and more, made this one for the books. Our grand prize winner was Jeremiah Landsberger of the 86-inch TV donated by LMCC. It was a well-attended event, and we even invited OE3 who not only donated a JBL speaker and air pods to our raffle, the also set up a table with freebees and information about their branch. If you happen to miss this year you definitely want to attend next year! We are always looking for volunteers to help make this event a memorable one and I wanted to give a huge thank you to those who showed out and showed up.

 

PIN PRESENTATION

On another note, if you were one of the retirees that attended the picnic, we had the pleasure of handing you your pin and certificate. We had a low response and decided to present those who may have attended the picnic their pin and certificate. It was a warm welcome and beautiful day to celebrate those members before us.

 

SPORTSMAN’S CLUB

Last month the Sportsman’s Club held their raffle at the 9/3 Membership meeting, and the winners were

1st prize – Henry Lever Action 30-30 rifle: Jose Diaz

2nd prize – Custom Stubborn Fishing Rod and Avet Reel: Michelle Stoffel

3rd prize – Custom Engraved Buck Knife: Sean Stevens

4th prize – 120 qt. Ice Chest: Joe Miller

Thank you to all of those who participated and supported our Sportsman’s Club. Look out for more events coming up.

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

Our next scheduled class is set for October 7th at 5PM. This is an informative class for new members who recently joined the union where we provide in depth material about benefits, pension, and what the union provides for not only the members but their family. Please mark your calendar and look out for our reminder emails that get sent to everyone a week prior to the class. We encourage you to bring your spouse.

 

WOMEN’S COMMITTEE

Join this month’s event, Mario Kart Tournament. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, October 18th from 1PM – 5PM. If you are interested in attending, please send in your RSVP to ibew340sisters@gmail.com. We hope to see you there.

If you are interested in getting involved with the Women’s Committee, monthly meetings are held on the third Wednesday.

 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS BASKET RAFFLE

The IBEW/NECA Annual Operation Christmas Basket fundraiser has kicked off at our October membership meeting. This has been a long running tradition started years ago by our IBEW Brother Lud Larson and Brother Harry Bain. The prizes are as follows:

1st Prize – $1,500 cash

2nd Prize – Shotgun

3rd Prize – $250 in lottery scratchers

Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $1.00 each. Grab your tickets by attending any of the meetings now until the drawing or stop by the hall, please be sure to pay with cash or check. All proceeds for this fundraiser will go towards purchasing food and toys for Union members in the Sacramento Area who may have had a struggling year this past year and need some assistance in providing a holiday for their families. Help support the cause and a chance to win one of many great prizes.

The drawing will be held at the Sacramento Membership/Christmas Dinner Meeting on December 3rd at 5PM. Winners do not need to be present to win. This meeting is open to all IBEW Local 340 members, both Active and Retired.

 

LOCAL 340 TOY & FOOD DRIVE

While we realize others may have had a great year some may have experienced a harder time whether it be with work or personal issues, everyone could use an extra hand occasionally. If you are an IBEW Active member in need of a little extra help with either food or toys or both for your family please reach out to Reyna at the business office via phone 916-539-0412 or email reyna@ibewlocal340.org. This list will be kept discreet and not for public knowledge, please do not hesitate to ask for help if you are in need.

Our hall holds our own Christmas Food and Toy Drive specifically for Local 340 members and their immediate family. We will be collecting non-perishable food items and new unwrapped toys at the Business Office now through December’s membership meeting. Feel free to drop off either food or toys to help a fellow Brother or Sister.

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Tuesday, November 11th – Veteran’s Day

Thursday, November 27th – Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 28th – Day After Thanksgiving Day

 

MEMBER NEWS

REST IN PEACE

It is with deep regret to announce the death of former Assistant Business Manager in the Redding area.

Active Brother Andrew Meredith passed on 8/16/25. He was a 24-year member and 45 years of age.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Serena and their children.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1st Wednesdays @ 6PM – 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento 95827

 

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1st Wednesdays

Chico Union Hall @ 5:30 (Odd Months)

Redding Union Hall @ 5:30 (Even Months)

For Northern Area business and then join in the Sacramento meeting @ 6PM via webinar

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday October 28, 2025 @ 5:00PM – Note: Seven (7) members needed to have a quorum.

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday October 16, 2025 @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

Filed Under: Labor Bulletins

Labor Bulletin September 2025

September 16, 2025 by Reyna

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

SEPTEMBER 2025

 

PIN PRESENTATION

We realize there was a short intermission from our last pin presentation to now due to various reasons, but we have scheduled a date for this year and hope to see members with 50+ years of service be honored at this year’s event. Whether you get an invitation for your years of service, all are welcome to attend. Invites have been mailed, and the event is set for November 22nd here at the Union Hall in Sacramento. Please be sure if you get an invitation to send us back your RSVP so we may plan accordingly, we would love to get as many honorees as possible.

 

IBEW ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC

There is still time to lend a hand at this year’s company picnic, please contact Reyna at the hall via email reyna@ibewlocal340.org or cell 916-539-0412. Our picnic is set for September 20th at the Hagan Community Park starting at 10:30 AM. We hope to see everyone, even if you are unable to help the day of, there will be plenty of food, fun and entertainment. If you have not already sent in your RSVP, be sure to get it in for the member’s only raffle prize.

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

Reschedule letters have been sent to those who missed our July class. The next scheduled class is set for October 7th at 5PM. All new members are encouraged to attend this highly informative class, many topics are discussed which members tend to ask once they have been in the union for some time. Please mark your calendar and look out for our reminder emails that get sent to everyone a week prior to the class.

 

WOMEN’S COMMITTEE

This October the Women’s Committee are bringing back their well-attended Mario Kart Tournament here at the hall. This event is family-friendly so bring the kids over. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, October 18th from 1PM – 5PM. If you are interested in attending, please send in your RSVP to ibew340sisters@gmail.com. We hope to see you there.

 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS BASKET RAFFLE

The IBEW/NECA Annual Operation Christmas Basket fundraiser is now underway. Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $1.00 each. The prizes are as follows:

1st Prize – $1,500 cash

2nd Prize – Shotgun

3rd Prize – $250 in lottery scratchers

The kickoff for this fundraiser is going to be held at our October Union Meeting. You may attend the meeting, stop by the hall or see any member who may have signed out books of tickets to sell to purchase tickets for this fundraiser. All proceeds for this fundraiser will go towards purchasing food and toys for Union members in the Sacramento Area who may have had a struggling year this past year and need some assistance in providing a holiday for their families. This has been a long running tradition started years ago by our IBEW Brother Lud Larson and Brother Harry Bain. Help support the cause and also for a chance to win one of many great prizes.

The drawing will be held at the Sacramento Membership/Christmas Dinner Meeting on December 3rd at 5PM. Winners need not be present to win. This meeting is open to all IBEW Local 340 members, both Active and Retired.

 

LOCAL 340 TOY & FOOD DRIVE

Over the past decade, in conjunction with Operation Christmas Basket that helps nearby Union families in ALL trades, we hold our own Christmas Food and Toy Drive specifically for Local 340 members and their immediate families. We will be collecting non-perishable food items and new unwrapped toys at the Business Office starting in October through December’s membership meeting. Feel free to drop off either food or toys to help bring a smile to a Brother or Sister who may need a little extra help this upcoming season.

We realize while others may have had a great year some may have experienced a harder time whether it be with work or personal issues, everyone could use an extra hand once in a while. If you are an IBEW Active member in need of a little extra help with either food or toys or both for your family please reach out to Reyna at the business office via phone 916-539-0412 or email reyna@ibewlocal340.org. This list will be kept discreet and not for public knowledge, please do not hesitate to ask for help if you are in need.

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Tuesday, November 11th – Veteran’s Day

Thursday, November 27th – Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 28th – Day After Thanksgiving Day

 

MEMBER NEWS

REST IN PEACE

It was sad 2 months for Local 340; we lost 4 retired members and 2 active members.

Retired Brothers:

Roger Harrison (67-year member/89 years of age)

Larry Johansen (38-year member/76 years of age)

Tom Martin (25-year member/64 years of age)

George Zielesch (66-year member/89 years of age)

 

Active Brothers:

Brian McFarlane (18-year member/49 years of age)

Christopher Paschke (6-year member/52 years of age)

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1st Wednesdays @ 6PM – 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento 95827

 

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1st Wednesdays

Chico Union Hall @ 5:30 (Odd Months)

Redding Union Hall @ 5:30 (Even Months)

For Northern Area business and then join in the Sacramento meeting @ 6PM via webinar

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday October 28, 2025 @ 5:00PM – Note: Seven (7) members needed to have a quorum.

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday October 16, 2025 @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

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