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POLITICAL ACTION
“Democrats and Republicans both say you should climb the ladder of success.
But the Republicans say when you get to the top, pull the ladder up behind you.
We Democrats say that you leave it down for others to climb up, too.
U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin
Legislative issues affect Local Union 126, IBEW members and the electrical construction and maintenance industry – therefore, our officers and staff work to put labor’s agenda and the needs of our members in front of our elected leaders.
Our legislative priorities include:
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Contact Your Local Legislators
Being a vocal constituent is vital in protecting and improving your personal and professional rights and our union – and it’s a special entitlement borne onto you in our democratic society, so LET YOUR REPRESENTATIVES KNOW HOW YOU FEEL AND WHAT YOU ARE THINKING!
Pennsylvania State Senate contacts
Pennsylvania State House contacts
Delaware State Senate contacts
Maryland State House contacts
Maryland State Senate contacts
Register to Vote
You can elect public officials who are more concerned about our Main streets than Wall Street and more concerned about working Americans than wealthy Americans.
However, you can’t make a difference unless you are registered to vote!
Fill out a registration form online at www.vote-smart.org.
JOBS
Visit the IBEW Construction Jobs Board
CALENDAR
Calendar
MONTHLY MEETINGS
- 1st Tuesday, Local Union 7:00 PM
- L.U. #380, I.B.E.W., 3900 Ridge Pike, Collegeville, PA
- 2nd Tuesday, 126-3 (C&U) 7:00 PM
- Holiday Inn, 2750 Mosside Blvd., Monroeville, PA
- Monday before 2nd Tuesday 126-2(C&U) 7:00 PM
- Harbor Inn, Philipsburg, PA
- Wednesday after 2nd Tuesday 126-4(C&U) 7:00 PM
- Municipal Bldg. 300 High Street, Ebensburg, PA
- 3rd Thursday, 126-1 (C&U) 7:00 PM
- Sheraton Berkshire, Paper Mill Road, Reading, PA
- 3rd Tuesday, 126-13 (C&U) 7:00 PM
- Holiday Inn Express, Rt.13, Harrington, DE
QUARTERLY MEETINGS
( January, April, July, October)
- 1st Thursday, 126-5 6:00 PM
- LU 313, I.B.E.W., 814 W. Basin Rd. (Rt. 141), New Castle, DE, (DPL TT)
- 3rd Thursday, 126-6 (LC) 7:00 PM
- L.U. #1307, I.B.E.W., 1 Mile South, Delmar, MD, Old Route #13 (DPL TT)
(March, June, September, December)
- 1st Monday, 126-7 (M) 4:00 PM
- Frankford Arsenal., Philadelphia, PA
- 4th Monday, 126-8 (U-Maint.) 1:00 & 4:30 PM
- Delta Fire Hall, Delta, PA
- 4th Monday, 126-8 (LC) 7:00 PM
- 815 Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, PA (Conowingo & PECO TT)
- 3rd Monday, 126-10 (LC) 7:00 PM
- L.U. # 380, I.B.E.W., 3900 Ridge Pike, Collegeville, PA (PECO T.T.)
SEMI-ANNUAL MEETINGS
(May & October)
- Thursday before 2nd Friday, 126-12, 6:00 PM
- Local Union 229, 300 Hudson, York, PA (Tele)
- 2nd Friday,126-11, 2:00 PM
- VFW Post, Rt. 522, Mt. Union, PA (Tele)
NEWS
CURRENT LINES NEWSLETTER (click to download pdf)
Vol. 48 - Issue 1 - January 2010
Vol. 47 - Issue 6 - November 2009
Vol. 47 - Issue 5 - September 2009
Vol. 47 - Issue 4 - July 2009
Vol. 47 - Issue 2 - March 2009
Vol. 47 - Issue 1 - January 2009
Vol. 46 - Issue 6 - November 2008
DUES INCREASE NOTICE – LOCAL UNION 126, IBEW
As a result of an increase in the Pension Benefit Fund payment to
the International Office, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010 all basic dues
payments shall be increased by $1.00 per month to the
following amounts:
Per Month |
Per Quarter |
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Journeyman, Welders, Cable Splicers |
$28.80 |
$86.40 |
Equipment Operators, |
$27.80 |
$83.40 |
All other “A” classifications |
$27.30 |
$81.90 |
All "BA" classifications |
$13.30 |
$39.90 |
SAFETY AND TRAINING
Safety Program
The following safety courses are available to all Local 126 members and non-members working in 126’s jurisdiction. You must attend both parts of OSHA classes for certification.
Please call Local 126 to put your name on the list to attend any of the classes. Please provide a telephone number in case we need to contact you for any schedule changes.