IBEW Local 1413

06/19/2026

Support H.R. 5408 — The Faster Labor Contracts Act.

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

Ohio lawmakers were trying to pass new rules for large data centers before leaving for summer recess after their June 10 session.

The bill, Substitute House Bill 646, dealt with issues like utility costs, tax breaks, water use, local government impact, and transparency around data center projects.

Lawmakers did not reach an agreement before leaving. According to the Ohio Capital Journal, the House and Senate reportedly did not have enough votes to pass the bill.

06/15/2026

Today we welcomed our newest members into IBEW Local 1413.

Each new brother and sister strengthens our union, and our future.

This is what solidarity looks like: standing together, supporting one another, and building a stronger Local Union for generations to come. The IBEW is more than a union, it’s a brotherhood and sisterhood built on pride and unity.

Please join us in welcoming,

Brent, Stephen

Burkmier, Shawn

Daniels, Justice

Donaldson, Logan

Gomez, Brandon

Hatfield, Jacob

Hernandez, Emilio

Hill, Kenniston

Huff, Matthew

Humbert, Colton

Lazzara, Charles

Linkous, Greg

Mendoza, Angelena

Nash, Matthew

Pelland, Nicholas

Peppers, Robert

Powers, Zachary

Rasik, Daniel

Sayre, Karinna

Smith, Morgyn

Szymanski, Andrew

These new members were sworn in today by President, Business Manager Jim Harrington. In addition they spent the day with Vice President Dave Bacon, learning about the benefits of their Union Contract and membership.

Welcome to the family. We are stronger together! ⚡️

06/13/2026

On this day in 1888, the federal government created a dedicated labor agency—an important milestone in recognizing the concerns of working people

06/12/2026

Nominate a hero by 6/17

06/12/2026

Have questions about your VA education benefits? Join us for GI Bill® Benefits 101, a live webinar and Q&A session designed to help you better understand your earned benefits.

Learn about:
• VA education programs
• Eligibility requirements
• Recent benefit updates
• Additional VA resources

Register now using the link in the comments!

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06/09/2026

Changes coming to the federal student loan repayment system. You could lose access to some plans unless you act soon.

Join the Union Plus Student Debt Navigator’s next free student loan webinar to learn more & get help. Tues., June 16 at 12 PM ET: https://bit.ly/4frXWhD

06/08/2026

The IBEW is calling on all members to mobilize now and urge their U.S. Representative to vote YES on the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408) next week. When workers elect to form a union, they deserve a real opportunity to secure the wages, benefits, and workplace protections they voted for. Unfo...

06/06/2026