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We have some good news to report today, our internet and phones are back up and working. As expected we ran into some delays in coordinating the movement of all of our communications services. Anyone who has worked on orders for types of moves like ours can understand some of the problems we experienced.
We would like to thank all of our AT&T members who helped get us up and running over the past few days especially AT&T Member Tom Henzel and our Avaya members Thomas Concannon and Louis Shapiro.
The IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarship deadline is 4:30 pm, Friday, May 7, 2021. Scholarships are available to all IBEW Local Union 21 members and their immediate family. Our Local is awarding up to six winners scholarships of $1000 each. Information and an application can be found here.
April 27, 2021 2:15 PM
We are in the process of moving to our new Union Hall, as of this afternoon our phone and internet services have been turned off in Downers Grove. You will not be able to call or fax us.
If you need to reach the Union Hall please contact your Chief Steward or Business Representative and they will assist you.
It has been heartbreaking times for many of our IBEW 21 families. We pray for them, and all our IBEW 21 Sisters and Brothers who continue to deal with tragedy, heath issues and other struggles because of the challenges we endure as we continue to heal from the strains we are facing that began a little over a year ago.
It has been one year since we lost our good friend, Chief Steward Michael Andel. He was a loyal, trusted, and passionate fighter for all of us in Local 21. As we reminisce about Mike today we also remember the lives of our Sisters and Brothers who were taken from us much too soon.
IBEW Local Union 21 is saddened to announce the passing of our
Brother Jason Walker who worked for AT&T. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jason’s family, friends, co-workers and all of our members. A Go Fund Me page has been established in the hopes of offsetting the Surgical & Hospital bills as well as the Funeral costs incurred prior to Jason’s sudden passing
IBEW Local Union 21 is saddened to announce the passing of our Brother Jason Walker who worked for AT&T. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jason’s family, friends, co-workers and all of our members.
The IBEW 21 – City of Chicago OEMC contract has been posted on ibew21.org. It can be view by clicking on the Where We Work - Menu Tab and then clicking on City of Chicago OEMC – 911 Center. There you will also find all other OEMC union updates.
Our Local union is proud to offer, on an annual basis, the IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarship Program, available to all IBEW Local Union 21 members and their immediate family. Each year, our Local awards winners scholarships of $1,000 each.
Essay Topic
“In the age of the Covid-19 pandemic, what new strategies should Unions consider implementing when organizing workers both internally and externally?
Additionally, when organizing these groups of workers what considerations
should be contemplated regarding gender and racial identities?”
You must give your rationale for all of your decisions.
Out of an abundance of caution all
March Union Meetings have been canceled.
WEAR A MASK!
WORK SAFE!
SOCIAL DISTANCE!
STAY SAFE!
IBEW Local Union 21 is doing all we can to keep
our members safe and informed.
IBEW Local Union 21 is saddened to announce the passing of our Brother Christopher Boykin who worked at Comcast in Carol Stream. Our thoughts and prayers are with Christopher’s family, friends, co-workers and all of our members.
Our Brother’s memorial page will be updated
when information on his arrangements are made available.
President Biden on the Importance of Unions
President Biden talks about the importance of unions and how they build the middle class.
He supports the right of collective bargaining and the right to join a union.
All members should take proper precautions to protect themselves from COVID 19 and follow the precautions given to you by your employers.
We are all in this together and we all need to do our part
for ourselves, our families and those we serve.
The information below is from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Illinois and Indiana Departments of Health.
Symptoms Fever • Cough • Shortness of breath
They may appear 2-14 days after exposure.
The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes that can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
Clean your hands often.
Avoid close contact.
Stay home if you’re sick and wear a mask.
Cover coughs and sneezes.
Clean and disinfect.
