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.
