LABOR BULLETIN
By
BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD
APRIL 2026
INSIDE WIREMAN NEGOTIATIONS
While we are still in the early stages of negotiations, we still encourage members to send in any surveys they have not been able to complete. We look forward to serving our membership and keeping the best of your interest at hand when entering these meetings.
HARRY BAIN SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
We would like to congratulate this year’s winners for our Harry Bain Scholarship. First place has been awarded to Holly Bain and Second place to Elizabeth Campiz. These two winners have been invited to share and read their winning essays at our May meeting. We hope to see both along with their family to celebrate their scholarship.
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
At the time of distribution of this newsletter, we would have held our April meeting. If you were unable to attend, we will be rescheduling you for our next class in July. Notices will be both mailed and emailed a week prior to the scheduled class. We encourage our members to bring their spouses as this class provides a lot of information about the union.
WOMEN’S COMMITTEE – HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
The Women’s Committee showed up once again for the Community in the 2026 Habitat for Humanity Women Build. On March 21st were able to sponsor a team of our very own and assist in helping build affordable housing for families in a local neighborhood. I would like to give a big thank you to Michelle Stoffel, Erin Gibbens, Camille Woodard, Mary Vincent, and Stefanie Crockett.
RENEW’S ANNUAL CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
The RENEW committee recently held their Annual Cornhole Tournament. It was filled with fun, family and Brotherhood. Congratulations to the winning teams:
1st – Craig Canepa and Collin Moreno
2nd – Victor Garcia and Shelly Garcia
3rd – Benjamin Huff and Jermaine Galang
On behalf of RENEW, thank you for your support and to the sponsors who contributed to the raffle prizes and covered fees for apprentices that helped make this event possible.
SCHOLARSHIP
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, May 25th – Memorial Day
Friday, July 3rd – Observed day for 4th of July
MEMBER NEWS
REST IN PEACE
Retired Member Melvin Crets passed on 3/19/26. He was a 54-year member and 79 years of age.
Retired Member Thomas Plymesser passed on 2/13/26. He was a 66-year member and 91 years of age.
Our thoughts and prayers go out these members’ family and friends.
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 April 28, 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 April 16, 2026 @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.
