IBEW 288

10/13/2026

Early voting begins in Iowa on October 14. You can vote early at your county courthouse and other designated locations.

Voting is a right and a responsibility that every eligible citizen should exercise, even when our current government can be frustrating. Your voice matters, and your vote is one of the most powerful ways to make it heard. If you want change, start by making your voice count at the ballot box. Remember that the ballot box effects the bread box!

Make a plan to vote and encourage others to do the same.

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10/12/2026

Welcome Anthom Electric LLC to IBEW Local 288!

Please join us in welcoming IBEW Local 288’s newest signatory employer, Anthom Electric LLC, based in Ledyard, Iowa, and owned by IBEW Brother Anthony Minor.

We look forward to building a strong working relationship, creating opportunities, and growing together. Welcome to the Local 288 family, Anthony! We’re excited to see what the future holds!

10/08/2026

Every name in red below voted "Nay" on IBEW Brother Senator Tom Townsend's amendment to the bill expanding tax incentives for a mega project. The amendment would have required the developer to enter into one or more Project Labor Agreements, which protect worker safety and guarantee fair wages and benefits.

Remember this on November 3rd, Siblings.

Amendment read as follows:
NEW SUBSECTION. 22A. "Project labor agreement" means a comprehensive pre-hire collective bargaining agreement that is negotiated between an eligible business and an appropriate labor organization and that sets out the basic terms and working conditions for that project.

2. Page 2, after line 9 by inserting:
Sec. ___. Section 15.494, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new paragraph:
NEW PARAGRAPH. h. The eligible business must enter into one or more project labor agreements for any construction to be performed for the project.

3. By renumbering as necessary.

Sponsored by:
Sen. Thomas Townsend
Sen. William A. Dotzler, Jr.
Sen. Tony Bisignano
Sen. Catelin Drey
Sen. Liz Bennett

SF 2508.4579 (3) 91

08/21/2026

Iowa, IBEW Business Managers, Chuck Kacher 288, Jacob Nye 13, and Stephanie Bails 1974 with Iowa State Auditor. Rob Sand at the 70th IFL Convention.

08/06/2026

IBEW Local 288 CEU Classes – September 29 & 30

Registration is now open for our Continuing Education (CEU) classes on September 29 and 30.

📍 Location: Black Hawk Labor Temple, 1695 Burton Ave., Waterloo
💻 Remote Access: Mason City Labor Temple 124 W State St., Mason City

Please register in advance using the sign-up link below to reserve your spot.

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08/05/2026

IBEW 288 RENEW lighting the way at Iowa Irish Fest 2026! Thank you for your volunteer efforts in supporting the community. Good work Brothers!

07/17/2026

Today, July 17, we proudly celebrate the anniversary of the chartering of IBEW Local Union 288 in Waterloo, Iowa, in 1902.

On behalf of the members and families of IBEW Local 288, we honor and thank the Brothers whose vision, sacrifice, and determination built the foundation of our Local. Their commitment to solidarity and the labor movement secured generations of good wages, strong benefits, safe working conditions, and a pathway to the middle class.

07/13/2026

IBEW Local 288 retiree Brother Rick Hurtado invites IBEW Local 288 members and one guest to join him for pizza at Mama Nick's Circle, located at 1934 Washington St., Waterloo, on Thursday, July 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Please use the RSVP link so Brother Hurtado can ensure there is plenty of pizza for everyone. We look forward to seeing you there!

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06/10/2026

IBEW 288 RENEW supporting the community in providing temporary power for My Waterloo Days 2026!

06/08/2026

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