The USW is 1.2 million working and retired members throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, working together to improve our jobs; to build a better future for our families; and to promote fairness, justice and equality. We work for a better life.
SEIU Local 1 members are working in 11 cities in six states, and our jobs are some of the highest paying in our industries. SEIU Local 1 security officers, food service workers and janitors are working with community leaders to advocate for the quality services the public deserves and the good jobs our communities need.
SEIU Local 1 cities include our headquarters in Chicago as well as members and officers in Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Springfield, and Toledo.
For nearly one hundred years, the skilled, trained, professional, and certified Journey level and Apprentice Electricians of IBEW Local 48 have helped the cities of Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington, as well as their surrounding areas, grow and prosper.
We provide superior and safe electrical construction and maintenance work that allows our region's residences, communities, and businesses to thrive.
From the early days of electricity to the dawn of green technology, IBEW Local 48 members have been supported, trained and valued by an encompassing Local Union with a rich history of progressive leadership and values. Over the span of a century, Local 48 has helped maintain the honor and dignity of working people and has safeguarded the communities of the Northwest.