Update your email and cell phone numbers to get important IBEW 21 updates, volunteer and become more a more involved Local 21 member and if you moved let us know. Do it all here!
One of the most important elections of our lifetime is only a week away. All IBEW 21 members need to exercise their right to vote. Some IBEW 21 contracts have provisions allowing employees time to vote. Plan your vote by checking your contract’s voting language.
You may be saying that the National Election in your State has already been decided. Don’t let that thought prevent you from voting. There are many down ballot races that can affect you and your family. IBEW 21 COPE Director Dennis McCafferty has said many times, “…down ballot politicians need to get their start somewhere, they use these entry positions, even as dog catcher as a springboard to get elected into higher positions. We must slam the door shut early on wannabees who are out to destroy your Union job that provides your wages, benefits and retirement that you and your family are counting on…”
IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother, Quntrell Walls who worked as a Premises Technician at AT&T. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and our members.
Visitation-
Saturday, October 24, 2020
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM,
Funeral-
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM,
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 4344 W Madison St.,
Chicago.
How you vote is a personal decision, but the IBEW has carefully reviewed both candidates’ records, and decided to endorse Joe Biden. He is a man of decency and good character who knows the challenges faced by working families. Joe listens to, and is shaped by, the counsel of others, like IBEW International President Lonnie R. Stephenson.
We are saddened to announce the death of Brother Quntrell Walls. With his sudden passing we don’t have information on his arrangements. Our Brother worked as a Premises Technician at AT&T. As reported in the Chicago Sun-Times his life was taken by yet another senseless act of gun violence in Chicago. If anyone has any information regarding his death they should contact Chicago Area Four Detectives. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his family, his friends and our members. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of them.
IBEW 21 members have strength in numbers we must use our strength to win the good pay, retirement security, safe work environments, broad access to quality education for our children and much more. By mobilizing through our get-out-the-vote effort, IBEW 21 members can elect candidates who support and will enact a working families’ agenda so we all can move forward together.
Out of an abundance of caution all
October Union Meetings have been canceled.
WEAR A MASK!
WORK SAFE!
SOCIAL DISTANCE!
WASH YOUR HANDS!
STAY SAFE!
IBEW Local Union 21 is working to keep
our members safe and informed.
October 2020
THIS UPDATE ONLY APPLIES TO IBEW AT&T MEMBERS WORKING AT THE AT&T GRACE STREET MOBILITY CALL CENTER (YELLOW CONTRACT).
Core Contract benefit enrollment information can be found here.
AT&T 2021 IBEW Grace Street Mobility Center Benefits Enrollment
The Annual Enrollment period for AT&T Employees begins on Monday, October 12th at 7 a.m.
October 2020
THIS UPDATE ONLY APPLIES TO IBEW AT&T MEMBERS WORKING IN THE AT&T CORE GREEN CONTRACT.
The Annual Enrollment period for AT&T CORE Employees begins on Monday, October 12th at 7 a.m. and will continue through Friday, November 13th at 7 p.m.
As Americans we often say our voices don’t count and that those in government don’t represent our interests. Today you have the opportunity to make a difference in how many of your tax dollars will be returned to your community. You have the ability to shape how many voices your State will have to represent you on issues that are important to you.
All Americans regardless if they are Republicans, Democrats or Independents have the right to have their voices heard by being counted in the 2020 Census. Go to my2020census.gov and take part in the Census.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 - Today, AT&T announced a surplus affecting employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW 21).
Election Endorsements
November 2020 Election Endorsements
Why the IBEW Supports Joe Biden How you vote is a personal decision, but the IBEW has carefully reviewed both candidates’ records, and decided to endorse Joe Biden. He is a man of decency and good character who knows the challenges faced by working families. Joe listens to, and is shaped by, the counsel of others, like
IBEW International President Lonnie R. Stephenson. Read more here. Joe Biden Supports IBEW 21 Telecomunication - Broadband Workers
Today, 14 million Americans have no access to broadband and 25 million lack broadband with appropriate speeds and reliability. Vice President Biden is committed to bringing affordable broadband to all Americans with a $20 billion investment in infrastructure. Read more here.
These lists of Labor’s endorsed candidates are from both sides of the aisle in Illinois and Indiana
whom Labor is supporting. These candidates believe in a strong middle-class and they previously voted to help you with important issues that affect you at work and as union members.
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.
