February 23, 1975-July 15, 2025
Javier’s sudden passing left all of us in shock. We will always remember his loyalty to Local 332, the members, and his family. He leaves behind his lovely wife, his 19-year old daughter, and his 16-year old son. His legacy will live on at Local 332. As Javi said, “Always Union!”
In Javier’s Words in his Final Year
“I am proud of our membership and our ‘can do’ union mindset. Our members are in demand on both the local and national fronts. We are solid representatives of what the IBEW is all about. Not only does 332 command the best wage packages in the country, but our innovation is leading the electrical industry into the future.
“I want you all to recognize that there’s a lot of shit going down right now, and it’s OK to share your feelings and ask for help. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. We are a union family and need to help each other through life. We build together and grow our families together. That’s the IBEW brother- and sisterhood.
“We are steeped in traditions, passed down through generations, which pave the way for members to grow your families and retire with dignity. Together as a union family, we share our successes and failures. That’s what families do: We pick each other up when we are down and dust each other off when we trade ass kicks.
“In the end, let’s continue to work together to have one union voice as Local 332!”
“Always Union,
Javier M. Casillas”
Key Union Accomplishments
2018: Won the largest inside wage increase in 332 history
2021: Won the second largest inside wage increase in 332 history
2018: Won the largest residential wage increase in 332 history
2021: Won the largest material handlers’ wage increase in 332 history
2017-2022: Led the construction of the new ETASV state-of-the-art facility
2022: Brought Blue Arc into the union, the largest 332 organizing effort in 20 years
Significantly increased union participation: 332 social activities, community service, contract ratification votes, wage allocation votes, and membership meetings
History
2023-2025: 332 business manager
2017-2023: 332 president
2018-2023: 332 business development manager
2011-2023: JATC/ETASV instructor
2017-2025: Health & welfare and pension trustee
Master Electrical Instructor: NTI
Local 332 apprentice, journeyman, foreman, and general foreman
BA in English Education, San Jose State University
AS in General Electrical, Foothill College/AA in Liberal Arts, West Valley College