IBEW 332 ELECTRICIANS GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT.

We are the cutting-edge electricians who power Silicon Valley’s tech campuses, stadiums, hospitals, schools, and government buildings. Serving Santa Clara County, CA, we are a highly-skilled workforce that goes through a rigorous apprenticeship to guarantee the finest craftsmanship.

ELECTRICIANS

Go union! Access higher wages, great benefits, job security, and a team-like atmosphere with Team 332.

APPRENTICES

Earn while you learn! Discover a well-paid career with cutting-edge skills and a lifetime of benefits.

CONTRACTORS

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Today, on César Chávez Day of Service, we honor the legacy of the renowned community and labor organizer who led the fight for  rights and dignity on the job and better conditions for farmworkers. By working together in solidarity and organizing in our workplaces and communities, we can keep Chávez's spirit alive, improve our own conditions, and continue the legacy for future generations!

Learn more about César Chávez at the link in our bio.

#CesarChavezDay #unionstrong
It's with great sadness that we share that our union brother Larry Guida passed away February 9 following a long battle with cancer. Larry worked in the construction industry as an IBEW local 332 electrician for more than 35 years before deciding to retire. The family will be having a celebration of life in the coming months and will post details regarding the event on the obituary page (linked in our bio) as it gets closer.

If you would like to honor Larry, there were many causes that were dear to his heart. He was always helping people in need and you can give a donation to the following organization in his name: Hero Tent-Here for the Heroes. 

This organization is a young group of black activists in San Jose. Using "radical optimism" and "human empowerment" they are picking up where systems have failed using the power of community to make change. They are always providing relief and resources to the San Jose's homeless population. Helping people in need, specifically the homeless, was a community problem that was close to Larry's heart. To show your support, you can follow Hero Tent on Facebook or Instagram @hero_tent. Additionally, if you would like to make a monetary donation in Larry's name you can donate through their social media links or via Venmo, their name is herotent.

In the words of Larry, "Live long and prosper."
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Pay a living wage, and they will work.
Credit: Robotatertot Comics

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"Projects where there was a mix of union and non-union labor still showed a productivity gain of 8% compared to exclusively non-union projects.

The report found that projects employing union labor require nearly 10% fewer craft workers, on average, than projects using non-union labor.

The study also confirms that union labor delivers lower and more predictable project costs and more predictable schedules. While it established that union labor is significantly more productive than non-union labor, and that the higher productivity is linked to overall cost savings, it also showed that union labor was 40% less likely to experience a shortage of skilled labor. Projects that are short on labor are twice as likely to have a 10% or higher cost overrun and are more likely to have a schedule slip by 25% or more."

Read more at the link in our bio.

#unionstrong #buildingtrades
Welcome to the #IBEW family, Boston convention center workers!

"Workers at Boston's convention centers have been dealing with subpar pay and poor working conditions for years. So when they got the chance recently to join Local 103, a group long known for its experience and for going to the mat for its members, they were all in.

The workers, who work for the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, the Hynes Auditorium and Boston Common Parking Co., include electricians, plumbers, carpenters, HVAC technicians and others who do the wiring for all the trade shows, as well as day-to-day operations at the facilities. It's a diverse group of individuals, but they were unanimous in their desire to get better representation.

"We're just here trying to do better for our families," said maintenance electrician Colm McDonagh, who helped with the organizing drive."

Read more at the link in our bio.

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"Democrats in Congress have reintroduced a bill to fundamentally rewrite America’s broken labor law on Feb. 28. The bill — known as the PRO Act — was renamed the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act in honor of the late AFL-CIO leader, who died in 2021." 

It would overhaul anti-union labor laws to help workers organize unions and negotiate first contracts. 

Read more at the link in our bio.

#unionstrong
#PassThePROAct
Goooo Michigan! 🥳
Both Michigan's House and Senate have passed a bill to repeal the state's right-to-work(-for-less) law in a big victory for working people. 

"Today, we are showing the world that Michigan is not only where we make things and build things, it's where the people who do so are respected," said state Sen. Darrin Camilleri, D-Trenton, who introduced Senate Bill 34 repealing Michigan's right-to-work law for private sector workers that passed on a party-line vote."

Read more at the link in our bio.

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#righttoworkiswrong
Congrats to #IBEW sister Tracie Roberts of Idaho Local 291 for her shout-out in the @aflcio 2023 Women Labor Leaders lineup! 

"Everyone in the labor movement in Idaho knows who she is due to all her work with the state federation. Roberts is a true powerhouse who is always helping locals, central labor councils (CLCs) and anyone in the labor movement when she’s not working."

Read more about women labor leaders at the link in our bio.

#womenshistorymonth
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Kudos to our #IBEW brothers & sisters at Alabama Power! They joined a team of more than 100 volunteers to build a Habitat for Humanity home, a project that was completed in just 10 days.

Read more at the link in our bio.

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"The job of a foreman may come with a bigger paycheck, but a key downside to the job has been that it hasn’t historically come with an instruction manual.

"That’s been changing, though, thanks to the decision by the IBEW’s Seventh District to create a foreman education and training program called the Foreman’s Development Series.

“When you become a foreman, too often you learn on the job, getting tips from here and there,” said FDS Executive Director Tom Ross, a retired longtime member of Albuquerque, N.M., Local 611. “You make a whole lot of mistakes and hope you get better at it.”

“Our hope is that FDS shortens that learning curve,” added Ross, who for many years has worked with the New Mexico JATC and has been overseeing FDS since 2020."

Read more here at the link in our bio.

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Google could potentially delay construction on its downtown San Jose megacampus, which would also delay community benefit funds. However, some housing advocates say that could be a good thing--more time to get the plan right to avoid displacement. And Google has not announced a delay at this point.

Read more from @SJSpotlight at the link in our bio.
Congratulations to our newest #IBEW brothers and sisters! 

The IBEW successfully organized about 350 freelancers working for PGA Tour Entertainment.
In December, they voted by more than 70% to accept IBEW representation following a yearlong organizing campaign by the Broadcasting and Membership Development departments. Contract negotiations begin soon and will add about 350 members to the Brotherhood when finished, Broadcasting International Representative Neil Ambrosio said.

"We know how to administer large agreements," Ambrosio said. "We know how to administer national agreements. We know how to build long-standing relationships with employers."

Read more at the link in our bio.

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Commissioners in Harris County, Texas, approved a $9.1 million contract that will double enrollment in union apprenticeships in the building and construction trades. Additionally, the investment will create two new apprenticeships, one in the entertainment industry and one in the transportation industry. The investment is part of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act and represents one of the largest apprenticeship investments in the country.

“Building a better, more resilient labor force—by investing in our workers—is an essential investment in the future of Harris County,” said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. “Apprenticeship programs provide an avenue to high-wage careers without the need for a traditional four-year college degree.”

Read more here: https://aflcio.org/2023/2/22/service-solidarity-spotlight-harris-county-texas-commissioners-approve-historic
Daryl Newman serves as the president of the Metro Detroit AFL-CIO and secretary-treasurer of the Michigan AFL-CIO. Newman is also a member of the American Federation of Teachers Michigan, and is a loud and proud voice from the Motor City!
#BlackHistoryMonth
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Tamara Rose of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) is the first Black woman regional VP & National Executive Board member in its 45 years.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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Musician and consultant Stephanie Matthews of AFM Local 47 in Los Angeles has a message: “We are here.” That message is directed at anyone doubting the level of Black string talent in today’s music industry. And she should know. Matthews has put together string sections for some of the biggest stars. In 2020, she assembled an all-Black, all-female orchestra for Lizzo’s opening performance at the Grammy Awards. At the 2022 Academy Awards, she brought together the ensemble for Beyoncé’s opening performance of “Be Alive,” from "King Richard," which she says was an incredible experience. Also this year, Matthews gathered orchestra musicians for composer and pianist Robert Glasper’s salute to Duke Ellington at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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Special opportunity for union members! Get 20% off tickets for the new supporters section for the Quakes opening 2023 home match on Saturday, March 4th at 7:30 PM! This new section is general admission, standing only and provides the most authentic “lungs and drums” soccer experience at PayPal Park.

Get your tickets today! Scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio.
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Darryl K. Taylor Sr. is a senior business agent with UWUA Local 1-2 and director of the local’s Military Assistance Program. In his spare time, he works with Black Veterans for Social Justice, a nonprofit that serves veterans in the New York area, and other community efforts and charitable work.

Read more at the link in our bio.

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Somehow, the song always stays the same.
Stay #unionstrong.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Alaska Airlines pilot Capt. Mario James has been a member of ALPA for 22 years. He is part of a team of trailblazers who are the first ALPA pilot group to form a Diversity, Equity, Belonging and Inclusion Committee. James has served on various other committees, including serving on the merger committee during one of the most successful mergers in ALPA history, between Alaska Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. He says, “I am passionate about leaving something better than I found it, and I am fortunate enough to serve my purpose through my work at ALPA.”

Read more at the link in our profile.
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Solidarity with the knights and squires on strike at Medieval Times in Buena Park, CA, in response to multiple unfair labor practices! 

Read more at the link in our bio.

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Happy Valentine's Day to all our members and your loved ones!
Going to pick up a last-minute #ValentinesDay gift for your sweetie? Make sure it's #unionmade!
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2 years ago today, union legend Karen Lewis, president of the Chicago Teachers Union who led successful strikes, passed away. Rest in power, Sister Karen! ✊🏽
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#BlackHistoryMonth
A woman's place is wiring the kitchen. Spread the word to your friends and family: #IBEW Local 332 apprenticeships through the Electrical Training Alliance of Silicon Valley are a surefire way of starting a rewarding career working with your hands AND your brain. Learn more at etasv.org.

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#buildingtrades
A. Philip Randolph helped organize the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, as Black porters were rejected admission to existing unions and fought huge wage discrimination and abysmal working conditions, including working 20-hour days, working off the clock, and paying for the equipment needed to their jobs.
#BlackHistoryMonth #UnionStrong
Inside Wireman Joey Buziuk was part of the team of volunteers who dedicated countless time and effort to creating the 2022 Halloween Haunt, Nightmare on Barber Lane.

”It was great to bring members and people outside the IBEW together for a fun night out. I had a great time putting it all together and then seeing people’s reactions. I hope
we keep doing it in the future and see more members get involved.”

Read more at the link in our bio.
Let's show some support for our #union brother Matthew Chavez, who will be running the Boston Marathon in April this year for the Brigham Stepping Strong Team. His goal is to raise $10,000 for the Center for Trauma Innovation, and he's almost halfway there. Let's help him get across the finish line! Please chip in whatever you can. Learn more and donate at the link in our bio.
#BlackHistoryMonth Today we honor Samuel Ringgold Ward, President of the American League of Colored Laborers - the first Black American labor union. Ward escaped enslavement to become an abolitionist, newspaper editor and Congregational minister.
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The IBEW Local 332 Golf Club will once again be stripping the turf off several local golf courses in 2023!

Our club has a long tradition of camaraderie and competition. We’re a bunch of electrical workers (and guests) who get together the third Saturday of each month to enjoy a day on the course and each other’s company. We are also an associate club with the Northern California Golf Association and take qualified members to one or two NCGA competitive events each year. 

Congratulations to Ray Gilcrest, the 2022 IBEW Local 332 Club Champion! 2nd place went to Kevin Kavanaugh, and third place to Mike Vuckson.  A special shout out to Mike, our IBEW 332 Part B Pension Plan investment consultant, who had a hole-in-one in October! The glory of that one shot also came with a cash prize. Well done, Mike!

We are always looking for new members to join us. You can come as a guest and get an idea of what our monthly tournaments are like. For more info, contact Bill Ries: sportsjunkie1951@gmail.com; or Sal at sventura@ibew332.org
Our #IBEW siblings at Local 474 in Memphis know what's up.
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If you like working with your hands AND your brain, a career in the #buildingtrades might be for you. With a #union #apprenticeship, you can earn while you learn and start your new career debt-free. 

Learn more at etasv.org.
When we #organize, we all win. Unions make workplaces better, so workers stay longer. And in the #buildingtrades, the level of training can't be beat. 

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Epidemiologist Dr. Sara Wuellner led a study for the WA State Dept of Labor & Industries that found apprenticeship training lead to 31% fewer workers compensation claims.

“While the study focused on plumbers, it indicates apprenticeships not only provide well-trained workers, they also contribute to a safer workplace,” she said. "On-the-job training, mentorship, and classroom instruction are elements of apprenticeship training that can improve safety."
#unionstrong

Read more at the link in our bio.
Solidarity with Southwest Airlines pilots who will take a strike authorization vote in May. 

"Southwest and the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association have been in negotiations for a new contract for years.

Union leaders have focused on better work rules and scheduling for Southwest workers. During the travel chaos last month, many pilots and flight attendants were stranded and had to wait on hold to reach schedulers or hotel services.

The union’s president, Casey Murray, said it was the first time it has held a strike authorization vote."

Read more at the link in our bio.

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Happy Lunar New Year! Welcome to the Year of the Rabbit! Wishing health, fortune and abundance for all.
Words of wisdom from @AFLCIO Secretary Treasurer Fred Redmond.
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On today's #MartinLutherKingJrDay, we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and remind Americans that he was as vocal in his support for unions as protection of the dignity of labor as he was in speaking out against racial injustice.
Zahira Elmansoumi, a residential apprentice, worked on the Nightmare on Barber Lane Halloween haunt. 
"Fun is the first word that comes to mind regarding the Halloween event. It was amazing working with people who were motivated, super creative, and passionate about making it a great event. The big payoff was that the community had fun–I had a blast making people scream!”

Read more about Nightmare on Barber Lane and the electricians behind it at the link in our bio.

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Journeyman Chris Maag was a key volunteer building the 2022 Christmas tree in downtown San Jose. 

"Setting up the San Jose Christmas tree was fun, even though it was also a little bit of a fiasco.
The City had put some pieces together, and we had to take it apart and put it back together. Then one of the boom lifts was stuck, and we had to send another lift up to get one of our guys. We persevered and got the job done. And that’s how we do things in the IBEW!”

Read more about the members who set up the tree at the link in our bio.
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