Just as new technologies continue to emerge and evolve in the electrical and telecommunications industries, so too does the role of technology in communications continue to grow.  In our continuing effort to leverage the most advanced and efficient means of communicating with our members, contractors, industry leaders and the general public, it is my honor to welcome you to the official Local 191, I.B.E.W., website.

The mission of Local 191, I.B.E.W., is a simple one - to provide the most skilled and productive workforce in the world, while at the same time protecting the rights and benefits of every worker.  Our success in training and developing workers who deliver on-time and on-budget projects and foster a safe working environment speaks for itself.  Our members and contractors have been literally lighting the skyline of our jurisdiction for over 100 years.

More recently, Local 191 has become THE industry leader in emerging markets such as Wind Power and Solar Energy.  A number of our contractors have wisely embraced these opportunities and our Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee now offers innovative curriculum in these growing fields.

As we continue to identify and welcome inevitable developments in our core markets, the foundation of our success in training remains unmatched.  Every Local 191 electrician and technician completes an intensive apprenticeship program that includes extensive classroom hours and on the job training. In order to stay current with emerging technologies and codes, each of our journeymen are required to take mandatory update classes every three years.

Together with the contractors of the Cascade Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association, Local 191, I.B.E.W., is extremely proud to maintain the very best workforce in the industry and we are honored to have you browse our website.  

For our members, we encourage you to use this website to access important news and activities.  You will also find here regular legislative updates from Olympia and Washington, DC, which affect our industry, our workers and our families.  Additionally, please utilize this site to keep abreast of union activities, functions and events.  For others throughout the industry, I hope you find this site informative as to the many offerings of Local 191, and I hope it gives you a sense of our purpose, mission and successes.

As always, I welcome an open dialogue with all and encourage your feedback.

In Solidarity ,
Dave Howson
Business Manager