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IBEW Local 71 shares timely updates, including jobsite and industry news, upcoming events, training information, and member-focused announcements. New posts will be added regularly, so please check back for the latest.
Local 71’s Work, Growth and Opportunity
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…
When Seconds Counted, Local 71 Members Answered the Call
On Nov. 19, Local 71 operators Randy Abel and Drew Peterson, along with Indianapolis Local 1393 traveler Don Thacker, were working for JW Didado Electric in Springfield Township when they pulled an unconscious elderly driver from a burning vehicle following a serious crash. While two members used fire…
Local 71 Moves to New Office, Marks Major Milestone
The local’s former home at 3403 Farm Bank Way served our members well since 2008, when membership stood at just under 1,000. But with membership now exceeding 3,300, the need for a larger and more advanced space became clear.
Local 71 Brings Home Top Honors at 4th District Progress Meeting
The Fourth District Progress Meeting, held July 7-10 in Cleveland, brought together union members from across the region for a week of training, education and solidarity. The event featured valuable workshops and informative sessions designed to strengthen and grow the IBEW’s presence in every sector.