Local 24 is sorry to announce that the annual Labor Night at Camden Yard, expected to take place on Friday, June 30, 2017, has been postponed by the management of the Baltimore Orioles.
When and if a new date is determined, we will announce the details as soon as possible.
One of Local 24 I.B.E.W.’s most popular traditions, our annual Family Picnic, was held on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Conrad’s Ruth Villa in Bowleys Quarters, MD.
Our members and retirees and their families braved the heatwave of 2016 to come out and enjoy socializing with each other. All enjoyed fun activities and games and lots of delicious food. There was something for everyone at Local 24’s Family Picnic, held on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Conrad’s Ruth Villa. The event included activities for all, including music, a bingo pavilion, inflatable attractions and games for kids of all ages, arts & crafts, face-painting, and horseshoes, as well as a variety of food and drink.
If you and your family didn’t make it this year, be sure to plan on attending next year. In the meantime, enjoy the photos (below) from this year!
Individual photos can be downloaded from our Facebook page – just click the Facebook button at the top left of this page and go to the photo album for the 2016 Family Picnic.
Get your tickets now, for a fun-filled day with your family and your fellow Local 24 members. Our 17th Annual Family Picnic will be held at Conrad’s Ruth Villa and will feature games and fun activities for all ages and lots of tasty food.
Tickets are $10 for members or $25 for member + family. Deadline for ticket sales is Monday, July 25, 2016.
If you have not received your order form in the mail, or you have other questions, please call the Hall at 410 247-5511.
Tickets are now on sale for the annual AFL-CIO Union Night at Oriole Park at Camden Yard.
Get yours now, and bring your family and friends out for a great night of baseball!
Local 24’s halls in Baltimore and Salisbury have tickets for only $6 each, for the June 24 game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Stop by either hall to purchase your tickets. Cash, check or money order payments accepted – no credit cards.
It is AFL-CIO Union Night, so don’t forget to show your union pride by wearing your Local 24 t-shirts and hats.
For questions, call
Baltimore 410 247-5511
Salisbury 410 742-0234
The IBEW Code of Excellence is a program designed to bring out the best in our construction members and demonstrate to our customers that IBEW members perform the highest quality and quantity of work, utilize their skills and abilities to the maximum, and exercise safe and productive work practices.
Across the country, more and more projects are requiring journeymen to have Code of Excellence training in order to go to work.
Local 24 will offer additional classes on the following dates:
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 5:00 – 7:00 PM
To reserve a seat in one of theses classes, or for questions or more information, call Carmen Voso or John Rankin at 410 247-5511.
Local 24 members and leaders will be gathering in Annapolis on Monday night, March 21, 2016 for the annual Labor Night in Annapolis.
Planned by the Metropolitan Baltimore Central Labor Council, this event brings together union members from all sectors, including the Building Trades and public and private sector workers.
Through our presence in numbers, as well as the messages delivered by local union leaders and scheduled speakers, union members are able to let our elected representatives in the Maryland House of Delegates know how we feel on bills related to issues including
Make plans to join the Rally and strengthen the voice of Maryland’s working people. You can meet with other members at the Hall in Baltimore and ride into Annapolis on buses, or if it’s easier just meet the group at Lawyer’s Mall in Annapolis at 6PM. Wear your union jackets, shirts and hats to show that you are a proud member of Local 24!
We hope everyone had a safe and happy Christmas!
Much of the joy of Christmas comes from sharing the excitement of our little ones. One of the best ways to get ready for Santa is to attend our Children’s Christmas Party. This beloved annual event brings together Local 24’s active members and retirees, along with their children and grandchildren, for a visit with St. Nick and a whole lot of fun.
As you will see from the photos, everyone was in the holiday spirit!
Congratulations to the 10 individuals who were selected as recipients of the first-ever scholarships awarded by the Local 24 Scholarship Fund!
The winners were randomly drawn from among 45 eligible applicants during the union meeting held on September 22, 2015. Each will receive a $1000 scholarship. Listed below are the winners and their schools:
Asya Shaw, Towson University
Dylan Demchuk, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Jill Flenner, University of Maryland, College Park
Stephanie Gold, Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University
Katlyn Pangle, Anne Arundel Community College
Steven Parsley, University of Maryland, University College
Samantha Ramsey, Community College of Baltimore County
Alexandra Siebenhaar, Anne Arundel Community College
Courtney Wilford, Towson University
Christopher Wright, Saint Leo University
Local 24 wishes all our scholarship recipients the very best as they pursue their academic and career goals.
Where do the best new electricians come from?
They come from a union apprenticeship program!
Local 24 congratulates the newly-minted Journeyman Wiremen in this video, who “topped out” this year. May they enjoy a long, rewarding career in the electrical industry, and stay safe on the job and off.
The members of the Summer 2015 graduating class of the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program for the Maryland Electrical Industry are:
| Balfour E. Albacarys-Roop | Christopher M. Griffith | David R. Oberlin |
| Christopher S. Allen | Jason E. Hare | Michael A. Pace |
| Jamal W. Austin | Keith T. Hood, Jr. | Brogan M. Paolini |
| Joseph M. Baker | Philip P. Johns, Jr. | Andreas V. Psaromatis |
| Stephen M. Berger | Sean P. Karwacki | Jason M. Roberts |
| Lawrence P. Blevins | Daniel J. Kaskel | Gilbert C. Robinson |
| Matthew B. Bradford | Gavin P. Kelly | Artem Rochitskiy |
| Major A. Byrd, Jr. | Jacob C. Lacey | Chad D. Rutherford |
| Jason L. Camphor | Chad M. Lehmann | Chad A. Stark |
| Allen M. Capps | William P. Lissauer | Augustine J. Velenovsky |
| Ryan P. Connelly | Robert L. Lovett, Jr. | Andrew D. Voigt |
| Richard H. Eveson, Jr. | Michael S. McFarland II | Donte L. Ward |
| Jonathan V. Fletcher | Patrick J. McNamara | Adam J. Whidby |
| Joseph R. Frazier | Jason A. Miller | Matthew D. Zembower, Jr |
| Dwayne T. Gardner, Jr. |
The Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee for the Maryland Electrical Industry is sponsored by IBEW Local 24 and the Maryland Chapter of the National Association of Electrical Contractors.
View photos from the graduation ceremony below and learn more about our training opportunities here.
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here was something for everyone at Local 24’s Family Picnic, held on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Conrad’s Ruth Villa. With the waterfront, tree-filled location, there was a nice breeze and a place for the bold to go swimming. The event included activities for all, including music, a bingo pavilion, inflatable attractions and games for kids of all ages, arts & crafts, face-painting, and horseshoes, as well as a variety of food and drink.
If you and your family didn’t make it this year, be sure to plan on attending next year. In the meantime, enjoy the photos (below) from this year!