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Union Electric Is Making Ravens’ Solar Project A Reality

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Maggie Young

It made headlines last summer when the Baltimore Ravens announced their plans to partner with Constellation on a solar project at Ravens Training Facility in Owings Mills, MD.

Now, Union Electric and the Local 24 members working there are turning those plans into reality. They are employing their expertise to install over 1200 photovoltaic panels on the roof of the Ravens’ practice field. That’s a worksite that is 85 feet off the ground!

The completed project is expected to generate 460,000 kWh every year.

New Code of Excellence Class Dates

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Maggie Young

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.

LU24 Contractors Introduced To Code Of Excellence At Industry Night

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Maggie Young

Local 24 hosted an Industry Night for our signatory contractors on Tuesday, March 29, 2016.

The I.B.E.W.’s Code of Excellence program was one of the topics on the agenda, and attendees got to see how the COE can be used as a powerful tool to win projects. About 75 people, representing 25 different signatory contractors, were on hand at the Industry Night event.

Union Night In Annapolis

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Maggie Young

Almost 200 members of IBEW Local 24 turned out to represent our union and all Maryland working people at the annual Labor Night Rally in Annapolis on the evening of Monday, March 21, 2016.

The rally, which is coordinated every year by the Metropolitan Baltimore Council AFL-CIO, took place before the MD General Assembly’s Monday night session, and included members of various Maryland unions representing the Building Trades and public and private workers. Union members come out to remind our elected officials that our priorities are good jobs, fair wages and safe working conditions.

Speakers included Local 24 member and MD Delegate Cory McCray (District 45, Baltimore City) and MD Delegate Jimmy Tarlau (District 47A, PG County) who was a representative for the Communications Workers of America (CWA) prior to his election.

Local 24 Business Manager Gary Griffin, Metropolitan Council President Ernie Grecco and MD & DC AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Donna Edwards also spoke.

: Local 24 members arrived by the busload for this year’s Labor Rally at the MD General Assembly in Annapolis.

: Metropolitan Baltimore Council AFL-CIO President Ernie Grecco

: Local 24 Business Manager Gary Griffin

: Local 24 Business Manager Gary Griffin

: Local 24 Business Manager Gary Griffin

: Local 24 member and MD Delegate Cory McCray, D45

: Donna Edwards, Secretary-Treasurer of MD & DC AFL-CIO

: Delegate Jimmy Tarlau, D47A

Members Wanted For Labor Night Rally In Annapolis

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Maggie Young

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

Prevailing wage laws
“Right to Work” (for less) legislation
Workers safety and more

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!

More Code of Excellence Dates Announced

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Maggie Young

In response to great demand from our members, Local 24 is pleased to announce additional dates when the Code of Excellence training will be offered next week.

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:

Thursday, February 18, 2016 9:30 – 11:30 AM

Saturday, February 20, 2016 9:30 – 11:30 AM*
*PLEASE NOTE: For Saturday class, you must RSVP no later than 5pm on Wednesday, February 10 by calling the Hall at 410 247-5511.

For questions or more information, call Carmen Voso or John Rankin at 410 247-5511.

Local 24 Offering Code of Excellence Training

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Maggie Young

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 be holding the classes, which last 2 hours, on the following dates:

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 9:30 – 11:30 AM

Thursday, February 11, 2016 9:30 – 11:30 AM

Saturday, February 13, 2016 9:30 – 11:30 AM*
*PLEASE NOTE: For Saturday class, you must RSVP no later than 5pm on Wednesday, February 10 by calling the Hall at 410 247-5511.

For questions or more information, call Carmen Voso or John Rankin at 410 247-5511.

Continue Your Education With An IBEW Founders’ Scholarship

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Maggie Young

Awarded only to active IBEW members, the IBEW Founders’ Scholarship honors the dedicated wiremen and linemen who, on November 28, 1891, organized the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Each year the officers of the IBEW are pleased to offer its working members scholarships on a competitive basis. It is hoped that the awards will not only contribute to the personal development of our members but also steward the electrical industry that our founders envisioned.

IBEW International President Lonnie Stephenson and Local 24 Business Manager Gary Griffin encourage all interested members to participate in the Founders’ Scholarship Program. Application forms are available at ibew.org/FoundersScholarship

The award is for $200 per semester credit hour at any accredited college or university toward an associate’s, bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in an approved field. The maximum distribution is $24,000 per person over a period not to exceed eight years.

All IBEW members who have been in continuous good standing for four years preceding May 1 of the scholarship year in which they plan to apply are eligible for the IBEW Founders’ Scholarship. Please note, if a member has been on honorary withdrawal at any time during the aforementioned period, he or she will not be eligible to participate.

Photos from Children’s Christmas Party

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Maggie Young

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!

Children’s Christmas Party

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Maggie Young

Break out your child’s adorable Christmas outfit and your Santa hat! The annual Local 24′s Children’s Christmas Party will be held Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 10 am-2 pm at the Baltimore office (2701 W Patapsco Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230.

This event is open to all children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of active and retired members of Local 24. The festivities will include visits and photos with Santa, a toy for every child, puppet shows, and fun for the whole family. Complimentary hot dogs, French fries and soft drinks will be served.

Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Baltimore Central Labor Council food pantry.

We hope to see you and your families there!