Welcome to IBEW 177

The Jacksonville Electricians

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is an organization made up of nearly 750,00 men and women just like you, engaged in every type of employment. Their needs and goals are the same as yours, however, they have the personal strength, and human dignity that come from belonging to a world respected labor organization which helps it's members live better, freer, and fuller lives. IBEW members stand united in local unions in all 50 states, in Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Panama Canal Zone. The IBEW provides imaginative and responsible leadership, and has an outstanding reputation for being a progressive union. It is an important member of the AFL-CIO family of unions.

Celebration of Life : Russell D Harper
  Sunday September 14th,2025 2 PM IBEW LU 177 Union Hall 966 Liberty Street Jacksonville, FL 32206 Light refreshments will be provided The family has requested donations to the Amrican Heart Association in lieu of flowers....
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President Cooper: A Record-Breaking Year (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/cooper-record-breaking-year/?ref=ew

IBEW International President Kenneth W. Cooper reports that 2025 is on track to be a record-breaking year for membership growth. Speaking at the Construction and Maintenance Conference, Cooper emphasized the union's resilience and called for continued unity and organizing efforts to strengthen the IBEW's position in the evolving electrical industry.
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New Lineworker Training Center Coming (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/tennessee-lineworker-training-center/?ref=ew

A new lineworker training facility is being developed in Tennessee to meet the growing demand for skilled electrical workers. The training center will provide comprehensive education and hands-on experience for aspiring lineworkers, helping to address workforce shortages in the electrical utility industry while maintaining IBEW's high standards for safety and craftsmanship.
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Code of Excellence Helps IBEW Members Quickly Smooth Project's Start (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/coe-oregon-local-659/?ref=ew

Members of IBEW Local 659 in Medford, Oregon successfully implemented the union's Code of Excellence to quickly resolve project startup challenges. The collaborative approach and professional standards outlined in the Code of Excellence helped streamline operations and demonstrate the value of skilled IBEW craftworkers to contractors and clients.
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Secretary-Treasurer Noble: A Labor Challenge (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/noble-a-labor-day-challenge/?ref=ew

IBEW Secretary-Treasurer Paul A. Noble addresses the current challenges facing organized labor in America. Noble discusses the importance of Labor Day as a time to reflect on workers' rights achievements while acknowledging the ongoing struggles unions face in protecting and advancing workers' interests in today's political climate.
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Planned Labor Rule Changes Are Bad News for IBEW Members, Working Families (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/planned-labor-rule-changes/?ref=ew

The IBEW warns that proposed changes to labor regulations could negatively impact worker safety and union rights. These regulatory modifications threaten to make jobsites less safe for IBEW members in construction and mining while making it more difficult for workers to organize and maintain union protections.
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