Covid-19

Effective March 26, both offices will be closed to walk-in business. Registration on the out of work list and referral pick-up must still be done in person, but by appointment only. Dues may still be paid by credit card over the phone or check by mail.

Grand Forks: 701-775-7601 Fargo: 701-232-1637

All April Unit meetings have been cancelled, with the exception of Nodak and Grand Forks Inside.

Unemployment information and updates:

Minnesota

North Dakota

PLEASE READ

The IBEW and NECA have developed the National Disease Emergency Response Agreement for use by members and contractors in response to the Coronavirus, effective 3/16/20. Please click here to read the agreement and see links to further resources.

FYI

All Continuing Education classes are suspended until April 1st. The situation will be reassessed at that time.

FOR SALE

2015 Ford F-150 owned by the JATC - 2.7L, V6, 91,145 miles. Click link to view more info or to purchase.

Scholarships

The Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship is for students at a Minnesota State College or University. For requirements and application, please click here. Application deadline is 4/1/20.
The MN AFL-CIO Scholarships are for graduating high school seniors who will be attending a post-secondary institution located within the state of Minnesota. Please click here for an application. Application deadline is 4/30/20.
The IBEW Minnesota State Council will award two $1000 scholarships and two $500 scholarships. Requirements and application may be found online or in the Union office. Application deadline is 5/11/20.
The IBEW Memorial Scholarship is for dependents of an IBEW 1426 member who will graduate high school in 2020. Please click here for requirements and an application or stop in to either Local office. Application deadline is 5/15/20.
The North Dakota Labor Leaders Scholarship is for students who will attend a North Dakota University, College, Technical or Trade School. Please click here for application and requirements. Applications must be postmarked no later than 5/31/20.
The Northern Plains United Labor Council is offering a scholarship for students who will attend a ND or MN University, College, Technical or Trade School. Click here for requirements and an application or stop in to either Local office. Applications must be postmarked no later than 5/31/20.

IBEW FISHING DERBY

The 30^th annual IBEW fishing tournament was held on Saturday, February 22nd at Woodlands Resort, Devils Lake ND. There were over 80 participants, with representation from many IBEW Locals. A sincere thank you to the business managers from 714 and 1426 for planning and coordinating this event and all of its success.

The overall winner of the tournament this year was LU 292. The individual winners are as follows. First place Perch went to CJ Schmaltz from LU 292 with a 0.70lb, Second place went to CJ Schmaltz from LU 292 with a 0.64lb and Third place Perch went to CJ Schmaltz from LU 292 with a 0.64lb. First place Walleye went to JP Gavle from LU 1426 with a 5.10lb, Second place went to Jeff Orth LU 292 with a 4.40lb and Third place Walleye also went to Jeff Orth from LU 292 with a 3.06lb. For the Northern winners first place went to Tom Koehler from LU 160 with a 12.54lb, Second place went to Erin Lein from LU 292, with a 11.76lb and Third place went to Ryan Lein from LU 292 with a 10.04lb. Congratulations to all of the winners.

Winners of the Gun Raffle were Steve Walsh from LU 1426, Remington 870 Super Mag 12 Gauge Shotgun and Even Lautt, also from LU 1426 Savage .270 Rifle. We would like to thank all that participated in this years derby and give a big thank you to all the spouses and children who attended. This truly makes for a great family weekend enjoyed by all.

ACT NOW - SAVE YOUR PENSION

A new plan is being proposed in the Senate that would raise taxes on your retirement by 10% and place additional detrimental fees on the entire plan. This is to "rescue" other pension plans that have already been affected. You can see International President Lonnie Stephenson's statement here. Please contact your Senators and tell them to stop this proposal and protect your hard earned retirement benefits.

North Dakota:

Kevin Cramer 202-224-2043 https://www.cramer.senate.gov/contact_kevin

John Hoeven 202-224-2551 http://www.hoeven.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/email-the-senator

Minnesota:

Amy Klobuchar 202-224-3244 http://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contact

Tina Smith 202-224-5641 https://www.smith.senate.gov/contact-tina

Job Sites

Local 1426 Electricians on area job sites.

	IMPORTANT QUOTES
	The objects of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers are: • To organize all workers in the entire electrical industry in the United States and Canada, including all those in public utilities and electrical manufacturing, into local unions, • To promote reasonable methods of work, • To cultivate feelings of friendship among those of our industry, • To settle all disputes between employers and employees by arbitration (if possible), • To assist each other in sickness or distress, • To secure employment, • To reduce the hours of daily labor, • To secure adequate pay for our work, • To seek a higher and higher standard of living, • To seek security for the individual, • And by legal and proper means to elevate the moral, intellectual and social conditions of our members, their families and dependents, in the interest of a higher standard of citizenship.