It was a long, busy winter at Local 71.
From the May 2026 Electrical Worker
With severe weather impacting much of the country, many of our members worked through some of the toughest conditions Old Man Winter can deliver, responding to storms and outages while keeping communities connected and safe. By the time you read this, we hope the weather has turned warmer and the landscape more colorful.
Ohio has several large projects under construction, and the overall work outlook remains strong. The 71/245 contract is set to expire at the end of this year.
In telecommunications, Frontier has officially returned under the Verizon umbrella as of Jan. 20. The fiber-to-the-home rollout continues to move forward, with Ohio management indicating there are no plans to slow down anytime soon. The Verizon contract is set to expire in March 2027.
At the Local 71 office, final upgrades are being completed, and we have broken ground for the new meeting hall, event space and training center behind the office. The local also has many activities planned for this year, including the Kings Island summer picnic, side-by-side rides and golf outings, with potential additional events to be announced. Be sure to follow social media, check your email or attend your nearest unit meeting to stay up to date on everything happening.
Local 71 will be holding elections in May for officers and the executive board, as well as delegates for the convention in September. If you need any additional information, please feel free to contact the Local 71 office (614-539-1394) or your local representative.
