IBEW Local 278

We regretfully announce the death of retired member Ricardo Lucio Canales “Dickie”. May he Rest In Peace.

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LIVE: Local leaders, law enforcement call for end to threats against crews working to restore power Commissioner Adrian Garcia, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and other officials are calling for an end to threats against men and women working to restore power.

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Linemen from IBEW Local 66 are out across the Gulf Coast repairing lines and turning the lights back on alongside workers from other locals brought in from across the region.

Thanks to all of the linemen showing up for our communities impacted by

Our lineworkers are true heroes, always on the frontlines of every disaster, working 24/7 to keep the lights on in our communities. That's why we

7/10/2024 Update: These counties are part of DR-4781-TX, the disaster declaration declared for counties impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 26.
There is currently not a Disaster Assistance Period for Hurricane Beryl. This means DUA is not currently available for individuals and businesses affected by Beryl. TWC is monitoring the situation closely. Anyone impacted by Beryl should apply for Unemployment Insurance benefits.
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📢 Update: DUA is now available in 40 counties* – adding Anderson, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rusk, and Sabine Counties.
⛈️️ TWC is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of recent severe weather. Individuals with jobs affected by recent storms in Anderson, Austin, Bell, Calhoun, Collin, Cooke, Coryell, Ellis, Dallas, Denton, Eastland, Falls, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Henderson, Hockley, Jasper, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Leon, Liberty, Montague, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Navarro, Newton, Panola, Polk, Rusk, Sabine, San Jacinto, Smith, Terrell, Trinity, Tyler, Van Zandt, Walker, and Waller Counties may be eligible for DUA benefits.
✅ Apply for at (800) 939-6631 or https://pulse.ly/mlv24qsyyg
📅 Applications must be submitted by July 16, 2024.
Learn more ➡️ https://www.twc.texas.gov/news/disaster-unemployment-assistance-now-available-five-additional-counties-due-impacts-spring
*Additional counties may be added.

Congressman Cloud's voting record says it all. When votes against programs like these are cast, families, workers, and our local economies suffer. Stand with Labor and stand with American families. The IBEW supports candidates who support the IBEW.

IBEW LU 278 is proud to endorse Tanya Lloyd for Congress. We know that she will serve the families of the 27th District of Texas and our nation with courage and kindness. She will always have the back of Labor. Thank you, Tanya, for your dedication to this country and to working families.

Happy Independence Day! As you enjoy the holiday with family and friends let's not forget one of our most precious freedoms: the freedom to organize and raise your voice, on and off the job.

Memorial Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Friday after Thanksgiving
will now be paid holidays for IBEW 278 Members beginning September 2024.

The power of Collective Bargaining works.
Live better, Work Union.

July issue of the Electrical Worker is now online: https://bit.ly/3xEVdhr

Celebrate July 4th while supporting good union jobs!

We are proud to continue our support for Solomon Ortiz, Jr. for State Representative . He will stand up for our unions and fight for working families across our state. We hope you will join us in supporting this great Texas leader in November.

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It's hot out there. Always put safety first. https://bit.ly/3KVcg1M

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Happy Father's Day from Local 278!

Happy Father’s Day!

Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation Annual Luncheon.

Our IBEW 278 Brotherhood/Casino Night was a blast! Thank you IBEW 278 RENEW group who hosted and helped with everything. In Brotherhood everyone wins! There is only one Electrical Union, that is the IBEW!

January 19th! Casino night!

@ The Nueces County Democratic Party - South Texas Strong Banquet. Representing IBEW 278.

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June 5th Aptitude Test
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Call ASPIRE Pike County @ 740-289-2282 or 740-289-4172

Wednesday January 3, 2024

13 JIWs or high level CEs to Scott Electric working at Cheniere. Background check, alcohol test and u/a drug screen are required. This job is working a 4/10 schedule.

Roll call will begin at 8:00 AM, then dispatched at 8:30.
Journeyman Inside Wireman Scale - $29.50 Straight time. $38.58 Total package.