IBEW Local 89

IBEW Local 89 is a local Union based in the Northwest United States. We have members in Washington, Oregon, and parts of California and Idaho. While our primary office is located in Mount Vernon, Washington, we have representatives across the Northwest. Currently, Local 89 represents workers in numerous industries including:

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If you are interested in working in the Outside Telephone Construction Industry, please contact the Union Hall to register on our out-of-work books or to save time – download, open and print the out-of-work card and work experience form below and mail or fax them to the Union Hall.

In 1975 the United States Supreme Court in the case of NLRB v. J. Weingarten, Inc. upheld a National Labor Relations Board decision that employees have a legal right to Union representation at investigatory interviews. These rights have become known as the Weingarten Rights. The Supreme Court ruled that the following rules apply during an investigatory

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Mental Health Awareness Month – May 2026 Every May, we recognize that mental health matters – for our members, our families, and our communities. Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to reduce stigma, share resources, and remind one another that seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

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2025 IBEW Per Capita Increase Please be advised that there will be a one dollar ($1.00) increase for the IBEW Per Capita starting July 1, 2025. This increase was approved by the delegates of the 40th IBEW International Convention in May of 2022. This increase applies to “A” and “BA” members.

Applications now open through 5/31/25. The NettWorth Financial Group Donna Castleberry Scholarship Fund awards college scholarships to children of union members across the country.  Since 2001, more than $240,000 has been given to fund the education of dozens of promising young men and women. Chances are, you know of a

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Project HELP offers free, impartial, and high-quality information to anyone with claim-specific questions or concerns as well as general information about Washington state industrial insurance (workers’ compensation) for work-related injuries or occupational disease. Additional information can be found at the Project HELP website.

Are you interested in enrolling in college to earn an undergraduate degree, a graduate degree, or a certificate or badge to help you move forward in your career? If so, please join us at a webinar hosted by NACTEL and PACE University on Dec 13, 2024 at 12:00pm ET. NACTEL

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2025 IBEW Pension Benefit Fund (PBF) Increase Please be advised that there will be a two dollar ($2.00) increase for the IBEW Pension Benefit Fund (PBF) contribution starting January 1, 2025. This increase was approved by the delegates of the 40th IBEW International Convention in May of 2022. This increase

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If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here. At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are

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2024 IBEW Per Capita Increase Please be advised that there will be a one dollar ($1.00) increase for the IBEW Per Capita starting July 1, 2024. This increase was approved by the delegates of the 40th IBEW International Convention in May of 2022. This increase applies to “A” and “BA” members.

IBEW Local 89 Celebrates Historic Milestone as Oregon Legislative Assistants Approve Union Contract Mount Vernon, WA | October 31, 2023 – IBEW Local 89, a dynamic local union representing workers across the Northwest United States, is delighted to announce a groundbreaking achievement as Oregon’s legislative assistants become the first in

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IBEW Local 89 eagerly anticipates welcoming Oregon’s legislative aides into our union – a historic milestone as they will become the first legislative aides in the nation to get a union contract with guaranteed wage increases, benefits, and worker representation. https://www.opb.org/article/2023/08/31/oregon-legislative-staff-union-contract-capitol-lawmakers