From the Desk of John J. O'Rourke
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers was founded in St. Louis, Missouri on November 28, 1891. During our early years, there were neither safety standards
nor formal apprenticeship training. The death rate in our trade was twice the national average of all other industries. As a result of a few courageous pioneers, our Brotherhood has developed into the premier trade union in North America.
IBEW Local 6 administers seventeen collective bargaining agreements with various employers, both public and private sector, covering all aspects of our trade. IBEW Local 6 has a long-standing partnership with the San Francisco Electrical Contractors Association, Inc. (SFECA). Together we support the San Francisco Electrical Industry Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust (SFJATC). This Trust provides the funding for our state-of-the-art training facility, which offers both classroom and hands-on instruction for journey level and apprentice electrical workers. The training programs available to our members allow them to be the highest skilled and most efficient electrical workers on any job site. With close to 2,600 members, IBEW Local 6 is one of the preeminent labor unions in the region.
IBEW Local 6 was chartered on February 21, 1895, and from its beginning has represented electrical workers who perform work in all aspects of the industry. Our members receive fair wages, benefits which include medical and dental plans, as well as pension plans that will provide security in retirement. IBEW Local 6 continues to advocate for workplace safety, and to protect the rights of electrical workers. Our primary goal is to represent all electrical workers in our jurisdiction. If you are interested in joining us please contact our Membership Development department.
IBEW Local 6 administers seventeen collective bargaining agreements with various employers, both public and private sector, covering all aspects of our trade. IBEW Local 6 has a long-standing partnership with the San Francisco Electrical Contractors Association, Inc. (SFECA). Together we support the San Francisco Electrical Industry Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust (SFJATC). This Trust provides the funding for our state-of-the-art training facility, which offers both classroom and hands-on instruction for journey level and apprentice electrical workers. The training programs available to our members allow them to be the highest skilled and most efficient electrical workers on any job site. With close to 2,600 members, IBEW Local 6 is one of the preeminent labor unions in the region.
On behalf of the Officers and Staff of IBEW Local 6, I would encourage all members to take an active role in their Local Union. Membership involvement is paramount to the success of our organization.
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Objects of the IBEW Constitution
- 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.