ABOUT | THE INT'L BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS (IBEW)
Inform yourself today, so you can protect your tomorrow.
Ask yourself:
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What do I know about this union?
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How does the union perform as a business?
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What are the union's rules?
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How do they spend their money?
Check out the links below to learn about this union and how they choose to manage their business.
The Union's Rules
IBEW International Constitution
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Like any business, unions have their own set of rules, regulations, and responsibilities. Before taking the Oath of Membership, it's important for employees to read and understand the union's rules. Every union adopts their own Constitution and Bylaws. Who has the power? What are members' obligations and responsibilities? How does the union hold its members responsible?
The Union's Finances
IBEW International Financial Report
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Unionization is a big business. As a business, unions are obligated to file annual financial reports with the Dept of Labor, Office of Labor Management Standards (OLMS). The union operates like any business; money in and money out. For prospective members, it is important to know how the union intends to spend your hard-earned money. How do they spend your hard earned money? Are the union's motivations aligned with you and your peers?
The Union's Legal Charges
IBEW Unfair Labor Practice Charges
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Employees, employers, and labor organizations file thousands of allegations each year called Unfair Labor Practice charges against unions and union officials. An Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) occurs when a union or an employer violates Section 8 of the National Labor Relations Act. Represented employees commonly file ULPs against their union because the union failed to fairly represent them including intimidation, coercion, violence, and many other labor law violations.
The Union's Track Record
IBEW NLRB Petitions and Election Record
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Labor unions file thousands of petitions requesting elections in their attempt to represent new dues paying members. Once the petition is filed and accepted by the federal government, many of these petitions are withdrawn where the union "backs out" and quits before election can be held. Equally as important to know, most unions only win the right to represent employees on a fraction of the petitions they've filed. No wonder so many employee groups file petitions to "kick out" and decerty the union regaining their union-free competitive advantage.
The Union's Strikes
IBEW Work Stoppages Called by Union
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