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AT&T IBEW Yellow Contract Extended

Updated On: May 19, 2023 (19:24:00)
Friday, May 19, 2022 - 9:30pm (CDT) - The IBEW SCT-3 Council and AT&T Diversified Services have agreed to extend their current collective bargaining agreement for members working under the IBEW Yellow Agreement while talks to reach a new contract continue.  The agreement was set to expire at 11:59 pm on May 19, 2023 Read More...
2023 IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarship

Updated On: Apr 20, 2023 (10:23:00)
April 19, 2023 IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarships 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 Read More...
Remembering Harold Hess

Updated On: Mar 05, 2023 (21:31:00)
Remembering Harold Hess March 6, 2023 We are deeply saddened and mourn the loss of retired International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 Business Representative Harold Hess.  Our Brother started his career with Illinois Bell as a Central Office Technician and retired in 2003 after nearly 32 years of service Read More...
Dont Forget- Grace Street Member Survey

Updated On: Feb 24, 2023 (05:53:00)
IBEW 21 - AT&T Grace Street 2023 Bargaining Survey February 24, 2023 Grace Street members don't forget to take your IBEW 21 Grace Street Bargaining Survey.  To access the survey you will need your union card number. If you haven't changed your password, your temporary password is: solidarity21 Read More...
IBEW 21 - AT&T Grace Street 2023 Bargaining Survey

Updated On: Feb 24, 2023 (06:05:00)
IBEW 21 - AT&T Grace Street 2023 Bargaining Survey   IBEW Local Union 21 has posted the IBEW 21 - AT&T Grace Street 2023 Bargaining Survey on ibew21.org. It is designed to only be completed by IBEW 21 members working at the AT&T Grace Street Call Center. We are asking all current AT&T Grace Street members to take the time to fill out the survey completely Read More...
January Unit 1 and Unit 5 Meetings Updates

Updated On: Jan 12, 2023 (11:04:00)
Tonight’s 1/12/23 Unit 1 Union and Building Corporation meeting will still be at 6940 W Diversey Ave. in Chicago. The location is VFW Post #8322. The location is not an American Legion as listed on the Union meeting posting. Unit 5 Location Change IBEW Local 538 in Danville notified us that they have a scheduling conflict Read More...
January 2023 Union Meetings

Updated On: Jan 06, 2023 (08:10:00)
January 2023 Union Meetings The dates and locations for the January IBEW 21 Union and Building Corporation meetings have been posted on ibew21.org . The meetings can be found under the Member Resources Menu tab.  The calendar and upcoming events will be updated once the dates and locations for the rest of 2023 are confirmed. There is a new Unit 1 meeting location Read More...
Happy Holidays

Updated On: Dec 23, 2022 (11:29:00)
December 24, 2022 Happy Holidays! The Officers, Executive Board, and Staff of IBEW Local Union 21 would like to wish all of our members and retirees and friends a safe, happy and blessed holiday season.  Thanks! Thank you to everyone who donated to the IBEW 21 Toy and Coat Drive Read More...
Cold Weather Safety Reminder

Updated On: Dec 23, 2022 (10:00:00)
December 23, 2022 With extremely cold weather and snow hitting our area, we remind all members to work safely when helping those we serve. All members should review the safety documentation given to them by their employers.  We All Must Remember No job is so important and no service is so urgent that we cannot take the time to perform our jobs safely Read More...
Brutally Cold Weather – Stay Safe and Help

Updated On: Dec 21, 2022 (10:59:00)
Brutally Cold Weather – Stay Safe and Help Many of us will be observing the holidays during the brutal weather headed our way.  While we celebrate in warmth, let’s take time to think of the thousands in the communities where we live and work who are not as fortunate as we are Read More...
AT&T Members Retiring in 2022

Updated On: Dec 20, 2022 (15:23:00)
December 20, 2022 AT&T Members Retiring in 2022 If you are an AT&T employee who is considering retiring by the end of the year because you have concerns regarding how the current rise in inflation is impacting next year's corporate bond rate, it is imperative that you begin the process sooner rather than waiting until the last minute Read More...
Bye Week Buy In

Updated On: Dec 09, 2022 (13:42:00)
Bye Week Buy In The Bears have a bye week and if you are one of those Packer Backers, you have another week to gloat about last week’s win over a team that is rebuilding.  Since you will have extra time this weekend, it is the perfect opportunity to donate to the IBEW 21 Toy, Coat, Blanket and Toiletries Drive Read More...
What’s Up Wednesday

Updated On: Nov 30, 2022 (11:18:00)
What’s Up Wednesday Over the last several days you received emails for Black Friday Deals, Shop Local Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday.  Well, we didn’t want this message to get lost in the clutter in your inbox Read More...
Happy Thanksgiving from IBEW 21

Updated On: Nov 24, 2022 (10:18:00)
The Officers, Executive Board, Business Representatives, Chief and Area Stewards and our Staff would like to wish all of our members a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. As we spend time with our families, please consider helping a child and those who aren’t blessed with all that we are thankful for by donating to the IBEW 21 Toy, Coat, Blanket and Toiletries Drive by clicking here Read More...
IBEW 21 Toy & Coat Drive

Updated On: Nov 23, 2022 (11:43:00)
IBEW 21 Days of Giving Toy & Coat Drive Kicks Off Today! As we enter the holiday season, it is time for us to once again brighten the holidays for children and others who live in the areas where we live and work.  The IBEW 21 Toy Coat Blanket and Toiletries Drive kicks off today and will run through December 13th Read More...
A House Divided - Chicago vs. Rockford

Posted On: Nov 11, 2022 (08:24:09)
A House Divided - Chicago vs. Rockford We have an inter-local rivalry, Chicago vs. Rockford.  We have members from Rockford and across Local 21 territory that will be cheering against Chicago while our Wolves fans howl for a victory against the Ice Hogs. Join IBEW Local 21 members, families and friends for a night of fun at a Chicago Wolves hockey game Read More...
A House Divided - Chicago vs. Rockford

Posted On: Nov 11, 2022 (08:24:09)
A House Divided - Chicago vs. Rockford We have an inter-local rivalry, Chicago vs. Rockford.  We have members from Rockford and across Local 21 territory that will be cheering against Chicago while our Wolves fans howl for a victory against the Ice Hogs. Join IBEW Local 21 members, families and friends for a night of fun at a Chicago Wolves hockey game Read More...
VOTE TODAY!

Updated On: Nov 08, 2022 (07:29:00)
November 8, 2022 This is our last 2022 election message and it is a simple one…. Get Out and Vote! If you want more election information, click here Read More...
Unit 1 Meeting Location Change-December Retirements-Vote

Updated On: Nov 07, 2022 (10:23:00)
Unit 1 Meeting Location Change-December Retirements-Vote Unit 1 Meeting Moved to Hillside Due to a late location cancellation, the November 10th Unit 1 meeting has been moved to the  Best Western Hillside 4400 Frontage Rd., Hillside, IL. Meeting Dates and Locations can be found here Read More...
Notification to all AT&T Members Considering Retirement In December

Updated On: Nov 07, 2022 (09:44:00)
Notification to all AT&T Members Considering Retirement In December Due To The Corporate Bond Rate Changes. Prior to all of the November 2022 Union meetings, representatives from IBEW 21 staff will be available 45 minutes prior to the start of the meetings to discuss and answer questions from AT&T members who are considering retiring in December 2022 Read More...
Unit 1 Meeting Moved to Hillside

Posted On: Nov 07, 2022 (09:09:33)
Unit 1 Meeting Moved to Hillside Due to a late location cancellation, the November 10th Unit 1 meeting has been moved to the Best Western Hillside 4400 Frontage Rd., Hillside, IL. Meeting dates and locations can be found here Read More...
Make a Plan to Vote

Updated On: Nov 02, 2022 (13:10:00)
November 2, 2022 Important Illinois Constitutional Change In Illinois, it is important for union members to Vote Yes for the Workers’ Rights Amendment.  The amendment would enshrine collective bargaining and the ability to negotiate hours, wages and working conditions in Illinois' constitution for all workers in both the private and public sectors Read More...
Voting Has Begun Make Your Voice Heard!

Updated On: Oct 21, 2022 (11:14:00)
Voting Has Begun Make Your Voice Heard! IBEW 21 members have strength in numbers. We must use our strength to win good pay, retirement security, safe work environments, broad access to quality education for our children and much more Read More...
AT&T 2023 IBEW CORE Benefits Enrollment

Updated On: Oct 19, 2022 (14:33:00)
October 2022 THIS UPDATE ONLY APPLIES TO IBEW AT&T MEMBERS WORKING IN THE AT&T CORE GREEN CONTRACT. Grace Street Mobility benefit enrollment information can be found here. AT&T CORE Annual Enrollment for 2023 Benefits The Annual Enrollment period for AT&T CORE Employees (Green Contract) began on Monday, October 17th and will continue through Friday, November 11th Read More...
AT&T 2023 IBEW Grace Street Mobility Center Benefits Enrollment

Updated On: Oct 19, 2022 (14:33:00)
October 2022 THIS UPDATE ONLY APPLIES TO IBEW AT&T MEMBERS WORKING AT THE AT&T GRACE STREET MOBILITY CALL CENTER YELLOW CONTRACT. Core Green Contract benefit enrollment information can be found here Read More...
IBEW 21 Members Ratify Comcast West Agreement

Updated On: Oct 19, 2022 (12:30:00)
  IBEW 21 Members Ratify Comcast West Agreement October 19, 2022 - The membership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 employed by Comcast have voted to accept the tentative agreement that was reached on October 6, 2022 Read More...
City of Chicago OEMC Bargaining Update

Updated On: Oct 07, 2022 (17:14:00)
October 7, 2022 At the last bargaining session, City negotiators passed a meaningful parental leave proposal that would significantly enhance the leave time. While we view the proposal as positive, we still have a long list of both economic and non-economic Union proposals that need to be discussed, including wage increases Read More...
Tentative Agreement Reached at Comcast-West

Updated On: Oct 07, 2022 (06:49:00)
Tentative Agreement Reached at Comcast-West Friday, October 7, 2022 - IBEW Local Union 21 has reached a tentative agreement for our members working in the Comcast West Unit.  The current contract that was set to expire on September 30, 2022 was extended until October 6, 2022.   The new agreement will be retroactive back to September 30th Read More...
Rest in Peace Sister Kurelic

Updated On: Oct 04, 2022 (17:49:00)
October 4, 2022 IBEW Local Union 21 is saddened to announce the passing of our Sister Gina Marie Kurelic who worked at the City of Chicago OEMC 911 Center.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Gina’s family, friends, co-workers and all of our members. Visitation Wednesday, October 05, 2022 3:00PM - 8:00PM Brady-Gill Funeral Home 16600 S Read More...
IBEW 21 Union Members Approve JULIE Agreement

Updated On: Oct 02, 2022 (17:22:00)
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 members (IBEW21) working for JULIE have voted to accept their tentative agreement. We would like to congratulate our Sisters and Brothers on their new contract Read More...
IBEW 21 Chicago Wolves 2022 Solidarity Event

Updated On: Nov 11, 2022 (08:23:00)
Tickets Can Be Found Here. Help us spread the word about this event. Please print out a flyer and place it on your Union Board then talk to your coworkers about coming to the game. If you have any questions or need more information, contact Bob Przybylinski at 708- 404-04717. Order your tickets today HERE Read More...
JULIE Contract Changes - Meetings and In-Person Voting

Updated On: Sep 23, 2022 (10:31:00)
JULIE Contract Changes - Meetings and In-Person Voting September 23, 2022 - Earlier this week, IBEW Local Union 21 announced a new tentative agreement was reached with JULIE. This update contains information on contract presentation meetings, in-person voting, and changes made to the agreement Read More...
Tentative Agreement Reached at JULIE

Updated On: Sep 22, 2022 (14:16:00)
Tentative Agreement Reached at JULIE Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - IBEW Local Union 21 has reached a tentative agreement for our members working at the JULIE One-Call Center in Joliet.  Your IBEW 21 representatives are preparing information detailing the contractual changes, ratification and union meeting information for our members to review Read More...
AT&T Voluntary Separation Packages

Updated On: Sep 20, 2022 (13:25:00)
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 - AT&T has declared a surplus of  four employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW 21).  While this is a very small surplus there is a potential that there will be limited opportunities for Voluntary Separation Packages (VSIPP) available to eligible employees who are not affected by the surplus Read More...
JULIE Bargaining Update #2

Updated On: Sep 20, 2022 (08:44:00)
September 20, 2022 JULIE negotiations have been advancing since talks started last week.  Your IBEW 21 bargaining team has passed progressive proposals and reviewed management’s propositions and we presented our counter proposals.  We all must stand in solidarity as talks continue this week to reach a new deal for our contract that expires on November 15, 2022 Read More...
Illinois Worker’s Rights Amendment

Updated On: Sep 19, 2022 (09:00:00)
Illinois Worker’s Rights Amendment IBEW members across Illinois have the opportunity to change our Constitution by voting in favor of the Illinois Worker’s Rights Amendment.  The Workers’ Rights Amendment will be the first question on the November ballot Read More...
JULIE 2022 Bargaining Update #1

Updated On: Sep 12, 2022 (11:46:00)
September 12, 2022 JULIE 2022 Bargaining Update #1 Bargaining with JULIE management is scheduled to begin this week. The IBEW 21 Bargaining team has reviewed the contract surveys our members submitted.  They have been prepping for bargaining and constructing proposals based on the survey results Read More...
IBEW Members Ratify Agreement with AT&T

Updated On: Oct 02, 2022 (17:14:00)
IBEW Members Ratify Agreement with AT&T Thursday, September 1, 2022 - The membership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers System Council T-3 employed by AT&T have voted overwhelmingly to accept the tentative agreement that was reached on July 30, 2022 Read More...
Gallatin River - Lumen 2022 Bargaining Survey

Updated On: Sep 01, 2022 (12:36:00)
September 1, 2022 IBEW Local Union 21 has posted the 2022 Gallatin River - Lumen Bargaining survey on our website. It is designed to be completed by all current IBEW 21 members working at Gallatin River - Lumen. We are asking all Local 21 Gallatin River - Lumen members to take the time to fill out the survey completely Read More...
AT&T TA Wage Benefit Aid and Contract Presentation

Updated On: Aug 19, 2022 (14:14:00)
August 19, 2022 Wage Benefit Aid To help members determine how the economics of the 2022 AT&T tentative agreement with AT&T affects them, we have developed a Wage Benefit Aid.  It includes the economic gains for many job titles over the life of the contract vs the increase in monthly medical premiums.  This Wage Benefit Aid includes job titles with varying wage rates Read More...
IBEW Vermilion County Members Vote to Accept New Agreement

Updated On: Aug 12, 2022 (13:05:00)
Friday August 12, 2022 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW21) members  working for Vermilion County in both the Judicial and Non-Judicial units voted to accept the tentative agreement that was reached earlier this week.  The new Collective Bargaining Agreement will provide wage increases in addition to addressing other workplace issues Read More...
JULIE 2022 Bargaining Survey

Updated On: Aug 12, 2022 (12:28:00)
August 12, 2022 IBEW Local Union 21 has posted the 2022 JULIE Bargaining survey on our website. It is designed to be completed by all current IBEW 21 members working at JULIE. We are asking all Local 21 JULIE members to take the time to fill out the survey completely Read More...
IBEW - AT&T Work From Home Agreements Extended to 3/31/23

Updated On: Aug 05, 2022 (14:22:00)
August 5, 2022 An agreement has been reached between our Union and AT&T to extend the Work From Home Agreements for IBEW members until March 31, 2023. This extension applies to all IBEW members working under all IBEW – AT&T Contracts who have been identified as employees who are eligible to perform their job duties from home Read More...
IBEW – AT&T CORE 2022 Tentative Agreement Article Summary

Updated On: Aug 09, 2022 (18:36:00)
IBEW – AT&T CORE 2022 Tentative Agreement Article Summary August 4, 2022 - Earlier this week, the IBEW SCT-3 announced a new tentative agreement was reached with AT&T. This update contains more information on changes made to articles, appendixes, memorandums and letters.  More information and a contract overview will be provided at the August IBEW Local 21 Union meetings Read More...
IBEW – AT&T Tentative Agreement Highlights

Updated On: Aug 04, 2022 (06:58:00)
IBEW – AT&T Tentative Agreement Highlights Monday, August 1, 2022 - 5:20pm (CDT) - The IBEW System Council T-3 (SCT-3) and AT&T reached a tentative agreement on a new five-year contract covering approximately 3,000 IBEW union members working for the company nationwide, primarily in Illinois and Northwest Indiana Read More...
IBEW and AT&T Reach New 5 Year Agreement

Updated On: Jul 30, 2022 (10:02:00)
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24 Hour IBEW AT&T Contract Extension

Updated On: Jul 28, 2022 (21:51:00)
24 Hour IBEW AT&T Contract Extension Thursday, July 28, 2022 - 11:50pm (CDT) – The IBEW SCT-3 Council and AT&T have agreed to extend their current CORE collective bargaining agreement until 11:59 PM on Friday, July 29, 2022 Read More...
Crazy Weather - Work Safe

Updated On: Jul 23, 2022 (11:18:00)
Crazy Weather - Work Safe It has been a crazy start to the weekend with this morning’s severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and may continue with the forecasted high humidity and additional storms.  Stay safe and follow all of your employer’s safety guidelines Read More...
IBEW & AT&T Extend Contract Through Thursday July 28th - Update #5

Updated On: Jul 19, 2022 (20:15:00)
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - 10:15 pm (CDT) - The IBEW SCT-3 Council and AT&T have agreed to continue the extension of their current CORE collective bargaining agreement through 11:59 PM on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Your bargaining team recognizes your frustrations as negotiations drag on Read More...
IBEW & AT&T Extend Contract Until Tuesday 7-19-22- Update #4

Updated On: Jul 15, 2022 (17:45:00)
Friday, July 15, 2022 - 7:45 pm (CDT) - The IBEW SCT-3 Council and AT&T have agreed to continue the extension of their current CORE collective bargaining agreement through 11:59 PM on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Talks to reach a new AT&T CORE contract are continuing at this hour.  Significant progress has been made since our last update on July 6, 2022. This is a short extension Read More...
IBEW & AT&T Extend Core Contract to July 15th Update #3

Updated On: Jul 06, 2022 (19:29:00)
IBEW & AT&T Extend Core Contract to July 15th Wednesday, July 6, 2022 - 9:30pm (CDT) - The IBEW SCT-3 Council and AT&T have agreed to once again extend their current Core collective bargaining agreement while talks to reach a new contract continue Read More...
Stay in the Know and Help Others Sign Up

Updated On: Jul 01, 2022 (14:16:00)
Stay in the Know and Help Others Sign Up July 1 ,2022 Sisters and Brothers, Local 21 recently completed an update of members who want to receive emails and text messages.  After this upload we found hundreds of members with bad email addresses and cell phone numbers or providers Read More...
Our 2022 Scholarship Winners Are…

Updated On: Jun 30, 2022 (11:03:00)
Congratulations IBEW 21 Scholars June 30, 2022 The IBEW Local 21 Scholarship Committee met and reviewed this year’s scholarship applications.  The essay topic was: “ Select two of the following activists: Mary Harris Jones, A. Phillip Randolph, Cesar Chavez, Beatrice Lumpkin, and Dolores Huerta Read More...
IBEW 21 City of Chicago OEMC Unit II Negotiations – Update #1

Updated On: Jun 27, 2022 (14:31:00)
IBEW 21 City of Chicago OEMC Unit II Negotiations – Update #1 June 27, 2022 IBEW Local Union 21 and SEIU opened Unit 2 OEMC contract negotiations with the City of Chicago Read More...
IBEW SCT-3 - AT&T Contract Extended-Bargaining Update #2

Updated On: Jun 24, 2022 (13:46:00)
Friday, June 24, 2022 - 3:00pm (CDT) - The IBEW SCT-3 Council and AT&T have agreed to extend their current collective bargaining agreement while talks to reach a new contract continue.  The agreement, which covers approximately 3000 employees working for AT&T nationwide, primarily in Illinois and Northwest Indiana, was set to expire on June 25, 2022 Read More...
Don’t Forget Take the Comcast Survey

Updated On: Jun 16, 2022 (07:56:00)
June 16, 2022 Don't forget to do your part at Comcast and take the Comcast Bargaining survey. IBEW Local Union 21 has posted the 2022 Comcast Bargaining survey on our website. It is designed to be completed by all current IBEW 21 members working at Comcast. We are asking all Local 21 Comcast members to take the time to fill out the survey completely Read More...
IT'S HOT - WORK SAFE!

Updated On: Jun 15, 2022 (07:37:00)
IT'S HOT - WORK SAFE! June 14, 2020 With the extreme heat and humidity hitting our area, we remind all IBEW Local 21 Union members to take proper precautions while working outside, going to and from work, and while enjoying your time at home. We also ask that you check on your co-workers, family, friends, neighbors and all others who may be at risk Read More...
IBEW – AT&T Bargaining Update #1

Updated On: Jun 09, 2022 (15:36:00)
June 9, 2022 Bargaining between the IBEW SCT-3 Council and AT&T for CORE contract members has begun.  As required, on April 20, 2022, the IBEW notified AT&T management that they wanted to open negotiations to bargain changes to the current contract Read More...
Scholarship Deadline is 6-3-22

Updated On: May 25, 2022 (08:35:00)
May 25, 2022 The IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarship deadline is 4:30 P.M, Friday, June 3, 2022.  Scholarships are available to all IBEW Local Union 21 members and their immediate family. Our Local is awarding $1,000 scholarships.  Information and an application can be found here Read More...
Comcast 2022 Bargaining Survey

Updated On: May 23, 2022 (15:45:00)
June 23, 2022 IBEW Local Union 21 has posted the 2022 Comcast Bargaining survey on our website. It is designed to be completed by all current IBEW 21 members working at Comcast. We are asking all Local 21 Comcast members to take the time to fill out the survey completely Read More...
Remembering Our Brother Tim Strutz

Updated On: May 11, 2022 (18:15:00)
May 11, 2022 We are deeply saddened and mourn the loss of our Friend and Brother Tim Strutz, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 Executive Board Member. Tim was a very caring person and friend to many.  Brother Strutz was a great unionist who served as a Steward since 2004 and as our Unit 6 Executive Board Member since 2012 Read More...
Honoring Our Emergency Call Center Members

Updated On: Apr 14, 2022 (11:05:00)
We ask all of you to take time today and every day to remember and honor our IBEW Local Union 21 members working at the Lake County 911 Center and the City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management 911 and Aviation Centers.  They are there answering the call when we need them the most.  IBEW 21 is proud to say their commitment to assisting us in times of need keeps us all safe Read More...
Time is Running Out – OEMC Survey

Updated On: Apr 14, 2022 (08:27:00)
April 14, 2022  Taxes and responses to the OEMC bargaining survey are due on April 18th.  It is your duty to get them both done.  But unlike taxes, you can’t file for an extension to complete the survey! The tax deadline was moved to April 18, 2022 because of the observance of Emancipation Day.  Learn more about both here Read More...
2022 IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarship

Updated On: Apr 07, 2022 (15:50:00)
IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarship 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 Read More...
Don’t Forget Take the OEMC Survey

Posted On: Apr 07, 2022 (08:51:47)
April 7, 2022 Don't forget to do your part at the OEMC and take the OEMC Bargaining survey. IBEW Local Union 21 has posted the 2022 City of Chicago OEMC Bargaining survey on our website. It is designed to be completed by all IBEW 21 members currently working at the City of Chicago OEMC Read More...
Chicago OEMC-911 Bargaining Survey

Updated On: Mar 27, 2022 (08:20:00)
March 27, 2022 IBEW Local Union 21 has posted the 2022 City of Chicago OEMC Bargaining survey on our website. It is designed to be completed by all IBEW 21 members currently working at the City of Chicago OEMC. We are asking all current Local 21 OEMC members to take the time to fill out the survey completely Read More...
Remembering Our Brother David Webster

Updated On: Mar 13, 2022 (10:37:00)
March 11, 2022 We are deeply saddened and mourn the loss of our Friend and Brother David Webster, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 Business Representative. David was a great friend to all he met, he lit up any room with his jovial energy.  If there was a labor dispute of any kind, Dave was there on the front lines Read More...
Fat Tuesday Fun

Updated On: Feb 28, 2022 (14:06:00)
March 1, 2022 It is Fat Tuesday, put down that Paczki, clean off your fingers and take the AT&T bargaining survey Read More...
Take Lunch and the AT&T Bargaining Survey

Updated On: Feb 23, 2022 (09:27:00)
February 23, 2022 On your lunch break, take the AT&T Bargaining Survey.  Your responses bring your voice to the bargaining table. IBEW Local Union 21 has posted the 2022 AT&T Bargaining survey on our website. It is designed to be completed by all IBEW 21 members currently working at AT&T Read More...
It is Valentine’s Day - Cuddle Up - Take the AT&T Survey

Updated On: Feb 14, 2022 (10:28:00)
February 14, 2022 It is Valentine’s Day, do something special with your partner tonight, cuddle up and take the AT&T bargaining survey, learn how to do it below... IBEW Local Union 21 has posted the 2022 AT&T Bargaining survey on our website. It is designed to be completed by all IBEW 21 members currently working at AT&T Read More...
Rest in Peace Brother Mark Millhouse

Updated On: Feb 09, 2022 (17:40:00)
February 10, 2022 IBEW Local Union 21 is saddened to announce the passing of our Brother Mark R. Millhouse who worked at AT&T.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Marks’s family and friends, co-workers and all of our members Read More...
Rest in Peace Brother Joseph M. Ziemba

Updated On: Feb 09, 2022 (17:47:00)
February 9, 2022 IBEW Local Union 21 is saddened to announce the passing of our Brother Joseph M. Ziemba who worked at the City of Chicago OEMC 911 Center.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Joseph’s family and friends, co-workers and all of our members at the OEMC Read More...
IBEW 21 - AT&T 2022 Bargaining Survey

Updated On: Mar 05, 2022 (07:26:00)
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 IBEW Local Union 21 has posted the 2022 AT&T Bargaining survey on our website. It is designed to be completed by all IBEW 21 members currently working at AT&T. We are asking all current Local 21 AT&T members to take the time to fill out the survey completely Read More...
FEBRUARY 2022 MEETINGS CANCELED

Updated On: Feb 01, 2022 (15:28:00)
THE FEBRUARY 2022 UNION AND BUILDING CORPORATION MEETINGS ARE CANCELED Out of an abundance of caution due to Covid  all February 2022 IBEW Local Union 21 meetings and Building Corporation Meetings are canceled. WEAR A MASK! WORK SAFE! SOCIAL DISTANCE! STAY SAFE! IBEW Local Union 21 is working to keep our members safe and informed Read More...
Rest in Peace Brother Harry Swiatkowski

Updated On: Jan 27, 2022 (12:46:00)
January 26, 2022 IBEW Local Union 21 is saddened to announce the passing of our Brother Harry Swiatkowski who worked for AT&T.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Harry’s family, friends, co-workers and all of our members. Memorial Talk January 30, 2022 2:00 PM CST Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom Read More...
We Remember… We Act...

Updated On: Jan 17, 2022 (10:27:00)
January 17,2022 On August 6, 1965 President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, calling the day “a triumph for freedom as huge as any victory that has ever been won on any battlefield” The law came seven months after Martin Luther King launched a Southern Christian Leadership Conference campaign with the aim of pressuring Congress to pass such legislation Read More...
IBEW Members at Collectivo Coffee Need Your Help

Posted On: Jan 06, 2022 (18:21:59)
The New IBEW Members at Collectivo Coffee need your help. On August 23, 2021 IBEW Locals 494 & 1220 won an election to represent over 300 employees at Collectivo Coffee. Company management filed objections to the election.  The objections were dismissed and these worker’s election results were certified on December 17th Read More...
All January Meetings Canceled

Updated On: Jan 04, 2022 (14:21:00)
January 4, 2022 THE JANUARY 2022 UNION AND BUILDING CORPORATION MEETINGS ARE CANCELED Out of an abundance of caution due to the surge in Covid cases all January 2022 IBEW Local Union 21 meetings and Building Corporation meetings are canceled. WEAR A MASK! WORK SAFE! SOCIAL DISTANCE! STAY SAFE! IBEW Local Union 21 is working to keep our members safe and informed Read More...
Rest in Peace Brother Ryan Wise

Updated On: Dec 27, 2021 (10:56:00)
December 27, 2021 IBEW Local Union 21 is saddened to announce the passing of our Brother Ryan Wise who worked at AT&T.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Ryan’s family, friends, co-workers and our members. Visitation December 29, 2021 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sheets Funeral Home 604 E. Commercial Ave Read More...
IBEW - AT&T Work From Home Agreements Extended Thru June 2022

Updated On: Dec 27, 2021 (09:13:00)
December 27, 2021 IBEW - AT&T Work From Home Agreements Extended The Work from Home Agreements for IBEW members working at AT&T have been extended through June 2022.  This extension applies to all IBEW members working under all IBEW – AT&T Contracts who have been identified as employees who are eligible to perform their job duties from home Read More...
AT&T Dependent Reverification – Action Required

Updated On: Dec 27, 2021 (10:54:00)
December 21, 2021 AT&T Dependent Reverification – Action Required AT&T’s failure to notify our Union in a timely manner coupled with AT&T’s delayed communications to employees have created a sense of urgency in this matter Read More...
Rest in Peace Brother Justin LaBuda

Updated On: Dec 17, 2021 (14:43:00)
December 17, 2021 IBEW Local Union 21 is saddened to announce the passing of our Brother Justin LaBuda who worked at AT&T.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Justin’s family, friends, co-workers and all of our members Read More...
Arbitrator Rules on City of Chicago Vaccine Mandate

Updated On: Dec 15, 2021 (16:20:00)
December 15, 2021 -  6:15 PM Earlier today the collective group of Unions that represent City of Chicago employees received the arbitrator’s decision regarding the City’s vaccine mandate.   In short, the City’s vaccine mandate was upheld with modifications Read More...
Rest in Peace Brother Jon Hergett

Updated On: Nov 27, 2021 (15:45:00)
November 27, 2021 IBEW Local Union 21 is saddened to announce the passing of our Brother Jon Hergett who worked at AT&T.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Jon’s family, friends, co-workers and all of our members. Visitation Monday, November 29, 2021 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM McClure Funeral Home 302 W. Poplar St Read More...
John Oliver Talks Unions

Updated On: Nov 17, 2021 (14:33:00)
John Oliver Talks Unions John Oliver talks about unions and corporate America's tactics to sack them by hiring union busting attorneys Read More...
AT&T Benefit Open Enrollment ends tonight at 7pm!

Posted On: Nov 12, 2021 (09:44:07)
November 12,2021 AT&T Benefit Open Enrollment ends tonight at 7pm! Dont Forget!! AT&T CORE Annual Enrollment for 2022 Benefits can be found here. AT&T 2022 IBEW Grace Street Mobility Center Benefits Enrollment can be found here Read More...
It Is Halftime

Updated On: Nov 08, 2021 (18:26:00)
November 8,2021 It is only halftime and the Bears are taking a beating.  Don’t get shutout.  Use this time work on your AT&T benefits open enrollment before time expires this Friday.  AT&T CORE Annual Enrollment for 2022 Benefits can be found here. AT&T 2022 IBEW Grace Street Mobility Center Benefits Enrollment can be found here Read More...
AT&T’s Vaccine Mandate!

Updated On: Nov 02, 2021 (09:37:00)
November 2, 2021 Yesterday, in AT&T’s News Now email publication the Company released information about THEIR; “New vaccine policy for IBEW-represented Wireline employees”.  This is the policy AT&T corporate executives are enforcing.  This policy is not one that has been agreed to by the IBEW SCT-3 Council Read More...
AT&T 2022 IBEW Grace Street Mobility Center Benefits Enrollment

Updated On: Nov 08, 2021 (18:25:00)
October 2021 THIS UPDATE ONLY APPLIES TO IBEW AT&T MEMBERS WORKING AT THE AT&T GRACE STREET MOBILITY CALL CENTER (YELLOW CONTRACT). Core Green Contract benefit enrollment information can be found here Read More...
AT&T 2022 IBEW CORE Benefits Enrollment

Updated On: Oct 28, 2021 (08:29:00)
October 2021 THIS UPDATE ONLY APPLIES TO IBEW AT&T MEMBERS WORKING IN THE AT&T CORE GREEN CONTRACT. Grace Street Mobilty benefit enrollment information can be found here. AT&T CORE Annual Enrollment for 2022 Benefits The Annual Enrollment period for AT&T CORE Employees (Green Contract) began on Monday, October 18th and will continue through Friday, November 12th Read More...
City of Chicago Employee Vaccine Notice

Updated On: Oct 09, 2021 (09:06:00)
City of Chicago Employee Vaccine Notice October 9, 2021 The City distributed a notice along with employee paychecks that says: "Effective October 15, 2021, City of Chicago Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 Read More...
CBRE Mandatory Vaccine Discussions

Updated On: Oct 08, 2021 (10:23:00)
CBRE Mandatory Vaccine Discussions October 8, 2021 IBEW Local 21 has been contacted by management representatives from CBRE regarding mandatory Covid 19 vaccinations.  We will be entering into negotiations with the company on their policy Read More...
Altura Mandatory Vaccine Discussions

Updated On: Oct 08, 2021 (10:27:00)
Altura Mandatory Vaccine Discussions October 8, 2021 IBEW Local 21 has been contacted by management representatives from Altura regarding mandatory Covid 19 vaccinations.  We will be entering into negotiations with the company on their policy Read More...
CBRE and Altura Mandatory Vaccine Discussions

Updated On: Oct 08, 2021 (09:58:00)
CBRE and Altura Mandatory Vaccine Discussions October 8, 2021 IBEW Local 21 has been contacted by management representatives from both CBRE and Altura regarding mandatory Covid 19 vaccinations.  We will be entering into negotiations with both companies Read More...
Another Victory at Altura

Updated On: Sep 17, 2021 (12:50:00)
September 17, 2021 It’s been a long 6 years, but the end is in sight for our struggle for justice at Altura. We entered into negotiations with Altura in the summer of 2015 intending to achieve a new contract. The company did not enter those negotiations in good faith and strung them out until January 2016, whereupon it imposed illegal, unilateral terms on our members Read More...
Open Letter to Our Membership Regarding Systemic Intolerance at AT&T

Updated On: Sep 10, 2021 (20:05:00)
September 10, 2021 AT&T recently released a safety video demonstrating how to properly tie a clove hitch knot.  The training video was filmed in the Company’s home state of Texas and was released throughout the Company’s network organizations Read More...
IBEW 21 Statement on AT&T Vaccination Policy Discussions

Updated On: Nov 01, 2021 (13:43:00)
August 30, 2021 A message was sent to AT&T employees regarding the company’s mask and vaccination policies.  It stated, “In the interest of employee safety, we plan to begin discussions with our union partners to jointly align on a path forward for union-represented employees.”  Since then IBEW members have had questions about the status of the discussions Read More...
Work Safe!

Updated On: Aug 10, 2021 (11:15:00)
Work Safe! August 10, 2021 With the recent storms that have ripped through our area and the hot and humid conditions we must remind all of our members to work safely.  The most deadly hazards could be the ones you can’t see like foreign voltage and heat and humidity. Don’t forget to check for foreign voltage dangers and stay hydrated Read More...
IBEW – AT&T Core Wage Increases

Updated On: Jul 09, 2021 (11:06:00)
IBEW – AT&T Core Wage Increases On Sunday, June 20, 2021 wage increases that were bargained for IBEW members working in the AT&T Core Contract went into effect.  The new wage rates can be found here. You will have to scroll down past the first page Read More...
IBEW - AT&T Work From Home Agreements Extended

Updated On: Jul 09, 2021 (11:04:00)
IBEW - AT&T Work From Home Agreements Extended The Work from Home Agreements for IBEW members working at AT&T have been extended through December 31, 2021.  This extension applies to all IBEW members working under all IBEW – AT&T Contracts who have been identified as employees who are eligible to perform their job duties from home Read More...
Work From Home Agreements Extended– Wage Increases-Unit 2 Meeting Change

Updated On: Jul 09, 2021 (10:54:00)
July 9, 2021 Work From Home Agreements Extended The Work from Home Agreements for IBEW members working at AT&T have been extended through December 31, 2021.  This extension applies to all IBEW members working under all IBEW – AT&T Contracts who have been identified as employees who are eligible to perform their job duties from home Read More...
July Unit 2 Meeting Change

Posted On: Jul 08, 2021 (10:53:21)
The Unit 2 Meeting has been moved from Gaelic Park to: Orland Park Civic Center (Annex Room) 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. Orland Park, IL  60462 Tuesday, July 13, 2021 7:00 p.m Read More...
IBEW 21 Union Members Approve Lake County 911 Center Agreement

Updated On: Jul 07, 2021 (08:41:00)
Wednesday July 7, 2021 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 members (IBEW21) working as dispatchers in the Lake County Indiana Emergency 911 Call Center voted to accept their tentative agreement.  The agreement was ratified with a 90% vote in favor of the proposal Read More...
2021 IBEW Local 21 Officers' Election Results

Updated On: Jun 29, 2021 (14:54:00)
June 29, 2021 The IBEW Local Union 21 Election is complete; all of the ballots have been counted. Under the election rules, each office is decided by the candidate receiving the most votes for that specific office Read More...
Congratulations IBEW 21 Scholars

Updated On: Jun 25, 2021 (15:20:00)
Congratulations IBEW 21 Scholars June 28, 2021 The IBEW Local 21 Scholarship Committee met and reviewed this year’s scholarship applications Read More...
IBEW 21 & Lake County Reach Tentative Agreement for Essential 911 Center Workers

Updated On: Jun 21, 2021 (10:38:00)
Friday, June 18, 2020 - The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW 21) and Lake County, Indiana 911 Center representatives reached a tentative agreement on a new contract covering dispatchers working at the Lake County Indiana Emergency Call Center Read More...
Rest in Peace Sister Jackson

Updated On: May 20, 2021 (13:29:00)
May 20, 2021 IBEW Local Union 21 is saddened to announce the passing of our Sister Tonya Jackson who worked at the City of Chicago OEMC 911 Center.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Tonya’s family, friends, co-workers and all of our members Read More...
Light up the Phones!

Updated On: May 04, 2021 (08:38:00)
May 4, 2021 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 Read More...
Scholarship Deadline is 5-7-21

Updated On: May 03, 2021 (12:00:00)
May 3, 2021 The IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarship deadline is 4:30 P.M, 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 Read More...
IBEW 21 Phone Lines Are Down

Updated On: May 04, 2021 (08:17:00)
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 Read More...
We Remember

Updated On: Apr 01, 2021 (21:02:00)
April 2, 2021 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 Read More...
Rest in Peace Brother Jason Walker

Updated On: Mar 30, 2021 (17:54:00)
March 23, 2021 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 Read More...
Rest in Peace Brother Jason Walker

Updated On: Mar 19, 2021 (10:03:00)
March 19, 2021 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. Jason’s Memorial page will be updated when additional information about our Brother is available Read More...
OEMC Contract Posted

Updated On: Mar 12, 2021 (15:05:00)
March 12, 2021 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. You can view the contract now by clicking here Read More...
2021 IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarship

Updated On: Mar 10, 2021 (14:37:00)
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 Read More...
March Union Meetings Canceled

Updated On: Mar 03, 2021 (15:55:00)
ALL MARCH 2021 MEETINGS CANCELED 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. Please Print and Post This Notice on your Union Board. Download it here Read More...
Rest in Peace Brother Christopher Boykin

Updated On: Feb 20, 2021 (09:03:00)
February 18, 2021 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. Visitation Tuesday, February 23, 2021 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Dieterle Memorial Home 1120 S. Broadway Ave Read More...
WORK SAFE - Artic Weather Safety Reminders

Updated On: Feb 07, 2021 (11:42:00)
February 7, 2021 WORK SAFE! With the snow and extremely cold weather hitting our area we remind all members to work safely when helping those we serve. All members should review the safety documentation given to them by their employers.  We All Must Remember No job is so important and no service is so urgent that we cannot take the time to perform our jobs safely Read More...
February Union Meetings Canceled

Updated On: Feb 01, 2021 (09:20:00)
ALL FEBRUARY 2021 MEETINGS CANCELED Out of an abundance of caution all February 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. Please Print and Post This Notice on your Union Board. Download it here Read More...
AT&T Internal Job Postings for Current Employees

Updated On: Jan 13, 2021 (18:19:00)
January 13, 2021 This update is to assist current AT&T employees who are interested in AT&T CareerPath internal job postings. Over the past several months there have been many staffing level adjustments initiated by AT&T as well as the announcement of a welcomed infrastructure build Read More...
Rest in Peace Sister Taylor-Davis

Updated On: Jan 12, 2021 (10:07:00)
January 12, 2021 IBEW Local 21 is saddened to announce the passing of our Sister Valerie Taylor-Davis.  She was a Union Steward who worked at AT&T.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Valerie’s family, friends, co-workers and our members Read More...
January Union Meetings Canceled

Updated On: Jan 08, 2021 (12:18:00)
January 8, 2021 ALL JANUARY 2021 MEETINGS ARE CANCELED Due to government pandemic restrictions that are remaining in place because of the continued rapid spread of COVID-19 all January 2021 IBEW Local Union 21 meetings are canceled. WEAR A MASK! WORK SAFE! SOCIAL DISTANCE! WASH YOUR HANDS! STAY SAFE Read More...
Rest in Peace Brother Luczak

Updated On: Jan 01, 2021 (10:44:00)
January 1, 2021 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother, Joseph Luczak who worked at AT&T in Chicago.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Joseph’s family, friends, and our members Read More...
Misleading AT&T Articles

Updated On: Dec 31, 2020 (10:52:00)
Misleading AT&T Articles December 31, 2020 As we end 2020 we must remind all members especially those working at AT&T to question the sources of articles written about the employers represented by IBEW Local 21 Read More...
IBEW – AT&T Work from Home Agreements Extended

Updated On: Dec 30, 2020 (14:15:00)
December 30, 2020   IBEW Local Union 21 Leadership is doing all they can to keep our members safe. The Work from Home Agreements for IBEW members working at AT&T have been extended through June 30, 2021 Read More...
Unemployment Fraud Scheme

Updated On: Dec 23, 2020 (17:00:00)
December 24, 2020 Recently, IBEW 21 officers and staff have been fielding inquiries from our members working for AT&T regarding what appears to be an unemployment fraud scheme. After receiving a number of calls, our Local’s officers and staff opened an investigation and found that the scheme appears to be affecting both our members as well as several managers Read More...
Rest in Peace Brother Carlstead

Updated On: Dec 23, 2020 (15:53:00)
December 23, 2020 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother, Stephen Carlstead who worked at AT&T in Urbana.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Stephen’s family, friends, and our members. Service Monday, December 28, 2020 11:00 AM Quincy Memorial Park 5200 Broadway Quincy, IL 62305 Learn more about our Brother's life here Read More...
Rest in Peace Brother Kurinec

Updated On: Dec 03, 2020 (08:56:00)
November 25, 2020 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother Scott Kurinec who recently retired from AT&T.  Scott was an IBEW Local 21 Union Steward and friend to many. Our thoughts and prayers are with Scott's family and friends. He will be missed. Given the current circumstances with the pandemic, Scott’s family hopes to plan a proper memorial this spring Read More...
AT&T Internal Construction Preference

Updated On: Nov 24, 2020 (13:29:00)
November 24, 2020 Today, eligible IBEW 21 members in C&E employed as Outside Plant Technicians (OPT) and Cable Splicing Technicians(CST) were given the opportunity to preference to various C&E locations.  Positions will be filled by seniority by job title, for example an OPT will fill an OPT position before a CST can fill an OPT position and vice versa Read More...
Rest in Peace Brother Golar

Updated On: Nov 24, 2020 (10:03:00)
November 24, 2020 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother, Charles Golar who worked at AT&T in Chicago.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and our members. Viewing Friday, November 27, 2020 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM AA RAYNER & SONS FUNERAL HOME 5911 W Read More...
Congratulations City of Chicago OEMC Members

Updated On: Nov 17, 2020 (15:11:00)
November 17, 2020 Our IBEW Local 21 members working at the City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management 911 Center are once again being recognized for their outstanding service to the communities where our members live and work Read More...
Rest in Peace Brother Lopez

Updated On: Apr 01, 2021 (12:21:00)
November 16, 2020 We are saddened and mourn the passing of our Brother Guadalupe Lopez who worked at the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) and his wife Maria Lopez.  We extend our heartfelt sympathy to their family, friends and coworkers. Read more about our Brother here Read More...
Fidelity Pension Misinformation- AT&T Employees 65 and Over

Updated On: Nov 13, 2020 (14:01:00)
November 13, 2020 NOTE: This message only applies to AT&T employees age 65 and over. Attention all AT&T employees who are age 65 and over who retired or are retiring this year Read More...
Don’t Forget About Your AT&T Benefits

Updated On: Nov 05, 2020 (12:22:00)
November 5, 2020 Benefit open enrollment for IBEW members working at AT&T concludes on Friday, November 13th at 7 p.m.  Don’t forget to enroll! AT&T 2021 IBEW CORE Benefits Enrollment information can be found here. AT&T 2021 IBEW Grace Street Mobility Center Benefits Enrollment information can be found here Read More...
No Results - No Meetings

Updated On: Nov 04, 2020 (09:16:00)
November 4, 2020 As we all get on with our day and still don’t know the results of the election there is one thing we do know for sure there will be no November Union Meetings.  Because of the spike in Covid cases and additional restrictions being put in place all IBEW Local 21 Union meetings are canceled Read More...
VOTE

Updated On: Nov 03, 2020 (07:32:00)
November 3, 2020 Today’s message is simple VOTE Read More...
Are You Ready – Do You Have a Plan?

Updated On: Oct 27, 2020 (09:30:00)
October 27,2020 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.  Contracts can be found here Read More...
Rest in Peace Brother Walls

Updated On: Oct 19, 2020 (16:09:00)
October, 19, 2020 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 Read More...
Why the IBEW Supports Joe Biden

Updated On: Oct 12, 2020 (14:12:00)
October 12, 2020 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...
Rest in Peace Brother Quntrell Walls

Updated On: Oct 10, 2020 (06:26:00)
October 10, 2020 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 Read More...
November 2020 Election Endorsements

Posted On: Oct 02, 2020 (14:10:43)
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 Read More...
October Union Meetings Canceled

Updated On: Jan 07, 2021 (10:56:00)
ALL OCTOBER 2020 MEETINGS CANCELED 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. Please Print and Post This Notice on your Union Board. Download it here Read More...
AT&T 2021 IBEW Grace Street Mobility Center Benefits Enrollment

Updated On: Sep 30, 2020 (13:09:00)
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 Read More...
AT&T 2021 IBEW CORE Benefits Enrollment

Updated On: Sep 30, 2020 (12:53:00)
October 2020 THIS UPDATE ONLY APPLIES TO IBEW AT&T MEMBERS WORKING IN THE AT&T CORE GREEN CONTRACT. Grace Street Mobilty benefit enrollment information can be found here. AT&T CORE Annual Enrollment for 2021 Benefits The Annual Enrollment period for AT&T Employees begins on Monday, October 12th at 7 a.m. and will continue through Friday, November 13th at 7 p.m Read More...
Stand Up - Be Counted

Updated On: Sep 28, 2020 (11:54:00)
September 28, 2020 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 Read More...
AT&T Illinois Job Cuts

Updated On: Sep 15, 2020 (09:13:00)
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 (12:30 PM CST) - Today, AT&T announced a surplus affecting employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW 21) Read More...
September Union Meetings Canceled

Updated On: Sep 03, 2020 (13:46:00)
ALL September 2020 MEETINGS CANCELED Out of an abundance of caution all September Union Meetings have been canceled. WEAR A MASK! WORK SAFE! SOCIAL DISTANCE! WASH YOUR HANDS! STAY SAFE! IBEW Local Union 21 is doing all we can to keep our members safe and informed. Please Print and Post This Notice on your Union Board. Download it here Read More...
Rest in Peace Brother Neimic

Updated On: Aug 14, 2020 (12:14:00)
August 14, 2020 We are saddened to learn of the passing of Larry Neimic.  Brother Neimic represented employees who worked at AT&T as a Chief Steward and Business Representative of former IBEW Local 165. Our thoughts and prayers are with our Brother’s family and friends. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date Read More...
Meetings and Summary of terms of City of Chicago’s FINAL CONTRACT OFFER to Unit II

Updated On: Aug 17, 2020 (08:30:00)
August 17, 2020 Clarification Regarding Earning Comp Time Under City's Final Offer The City's August 6 Final Offer was drafted to suggest that, as of January 1, 2022 when its proposed new comp time rules take effect, employees can earn 8 hours of comp time only when they work on a holiday Read More...
Rest in Peace Brother Ollie Cameron

Updated On: Jul 30, 2020 (11:51:00)
July 30, 2020 We are saddened and mourn the passing of our Brother Ollie Cameron who worked for AT&T at 10 S. Canal.  We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his family, friends and coworkers. A memorial service for our Brother will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Central Church, 10216 Kitchner St, Westchester, IL 60154 Read More...
AT&T Announces Premises Technician Voluntary Leave Offer

Updated On: Jul 16, 2020 (16:06:00)
July 16, 2020 Today AT&T announced they are seeking a voluntary reduction in the number of Premises Technicians they employ.  The company is offering an additional $5,000 to the layoff allowance as an incentive for Premises Technicians in select locations to leave the company Read More...
Now Hiring

Updated On: Jul 08, 2020 (12:28:00)
July 8, 2020 In these difficult times for many we would like to pass on information for IBEW 21 members and their families about an opportunity to apply for a position with one of our employers. The Lake County Indiana 911 Emergency Dispatch Center is hiring.  If you have you ever considered a career in public safety the Center is hiring Public Safety Dispatchers Read More...
WATER-REST-SHADE

Updated On: Jul 07, 2020 (10:47:00)
July 7, 2020 WATER-REST-SHADE Every year, thousands of workers become sick from exposure to heat, and some even die. Our members and others in our industry who are working hard to perform their jobs do fall victim to heat related injuries. These illnesses and deaths are preventable. With the high heat and humidity we are experiencing we remind all members to WORK SAFE Read More...
July Union Meetings Canceled

Updated On: Jun 30, 2020 (12:49:00)
ALL July 2020 MEETINGS CANCELED Out of an abundance of caution all July Union Meetings have been canceled. WEAR A MASK! WORK SAFE! SOCIAL DISTANCE! WASH YOUR HANDS! STAY SAFE! IBEW Local Union 21 is doing all we can to keep our members safe and informed. Please Print and Post This Notice on your Union Board. Download it here Read More...
AT&T SIPP Applications Due This Tuesday 6-30

Updated On: Jun 28, 2020 (11:55:00)
June 28, 2020 This is just a reminder all Enhanced General SIPP applications for eligible AT&T employees must be received by noon Tuesday June 30, 2020. The $80,500 SIPP amount is an incentive to allow employees who have been considering leaving the company to retiree and save the position of other employees who are not ready to leave their employment with AT&T Read More...
AT&T Sheds Jobs in Illinois and NW Indiana

Updated On: Jun 16, 2020 (08:26:00)
June 16, 2020 AT&T announced today they intend to slash 176 Customer Systems Technician (CST) jobs in Illinois and Northwest Indiana affecting employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW 21).  The job losses are due to the continual evolution of AT&T’s business model Read More...
A Message from our IBEW International President

Updated On: Jun 08, 2020 (11:20:00)
June 8, 2020 Sisters and Brothers, We ask that you take a few minutes to watch this video from IBEW International President Lonnie Stephenson.  He addresses the crises we are facing both from Covid-19 and the Plague of Racism. Lonnie thanks all IBEW members for our hard work and dedication as we move forward and heal.   We all are being tested Read More...
June Union Meetings Canceled

Updated On: Jun 02, 2020 (09:41:00)
ALL June 2020 MEETINGS CANCELED Due to Covid-19 all IBEW 21 June Union Meetings have been canceled. WORK SAFE! SOCIAL DISTANCE! WASH YOUR HANDS! WEAR A MASK! STAY SAFE! IBEW Local Union 21 is doing all we can to keep our members safe and informed. Please Print and Post This Notice on your Union Board. Download it here Read More...
Congratulations IBEW 21 Graduates & Scholarship Winners

Updated On: May 28, 2020 (09:24:00)
May 28, 2020 While life has been put on hold for many of us your IBEW 21 Officers, Staff and Executive Board would like to congratulate all of our IBEW 21 graduates and their parents.  Together you all have worked very hard to achieve this great accomplishment.  We are proud of all of you Read More...
We Honor Their Sacrifices For Us

Updated On: May 22, 2020 (14:24:00)
The Officers, Executive Board and Staff of IBEW Local 21 remember those heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we have today.  We also take this time to thank our IBEW members who have served, are currently serving, and those with family members who are in our military, especially those from our IBEW 21 family. We hope you all have a safe Memorial Day Read More...
May Union Meetings Canceled

Updated On: Apr 29, 2020 (11:01:00)
ALL MAY 2020 MEETINGS CANCELED Due to the Covid-19 Stay at Home Orders all IBEW 21 May Union Meetings have been canceled. WORK SAFE! SOCIAL DISTANCE! WASH YOUR HANDS! WEAR A MASK! STAY SAFE! IBEW Local Union 21 is doing all we can to keep our members safe and informed. Please Print and Post This Notice on your Union Board. Download it here Read More...
Rest in Peace Brother Jose Martinez

Updated On: Apr 27, 2020 (08:47:00)
April 27, 2020 We are deeply saddened and mourn the passing of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 21 Union Steward, our Brother Jose Martinez.  We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his family, his friends and our members he represented at the AT&T Elgin garage. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of them Read More...
Rest in Peace Brother Russell Modjeski

Updated On: Apr 09, 2020 (07:46:00)
IBEW Local 21 mourns the passing of our Brother Russell Modjeski.  We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his family, his friends and all of our members at the City of Chicago 911 OEMC.  Our thoughts and prayers are with them all. You can leave your memory or add your condolences and prayers for Russell’s family here Read More...
IBEW 21 Mourns the Loss of Brother Michael Andel

Updated On: Apr 03, 2020 (20:10:00)
April 3, 2020 After courageously battling his illness, we are deeply saddened and mourn the loss of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 Chief Steward, our Brother Michael Andel Read More...
April Union Meetings Canceled

Updated On: Apr 03, 2020 (10:50:00)
April 3, 2020 ALL APRIL 2020 MEETINGS CANCELED Due to the Covid-19 Stay at Home Orders all IBEW 21 April Union Meetings have been canceled. WORK SAFE! SOCIAL DISTANCE! STAY SAFE! IBEW Local Union 21 is doing all we can to keep our members safe and informed Read More...
City of Chicago OEMC Vacations Canceled

Updated On: Mar 30, 2020 (09:19:00)
March 30, 2020 11:00 AM Just as we were sending the last City of Chicago 911 OEMC COVID-19 release representatives of IBEW Local 21 were notified that because of the unpredicted number of absences due to the effects of COVID-19, FMLA leaves and other reasons the City cannot grant PCOs vacations Read More...
IBEW 21 City of Chicago OEMC Member Update

Updated On: Mar 30, 2020 (08:51:00)
March 30, 2020 10:15 AM Sisters & Brothers, Over the past two weeks, your IBEW Local Union 21 Representatives have been having constant conversations with Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office over the effects of COVID-19 with respect to worker safety and benefits enhancements Read More...
AT&T – IBEW Reach COVID-19 Bonus Agreement

Updated On: Mar 25, 2020 (10:01:00)
March 25, 2020 - 11:00 am Thanks to talks that were initiated by our Local’s leadership, the IBEW SCT-3 Council and AT&T agreed to an across the board 20% lump sum cash bonus payment for all hours actually worked (Cash Award Program/CAP). The 20% bonus reward recognizes all employees who are working during these challenging times Read More...
IBEW 21 Coronavirus Update

Updated On: Mar 20, 2020 (17:48:00)
March 20, 2020 Sisters & Brothers, We hope you and your loved ones are well.  This communication is one that we hoped we would never have to send out. We are dealing with the reality of a pandemic and now a Stay at Home Order and the affects they have on our members, their employers, and those who rely on the essential services we provide Read More...
Rest in Peace Sister Alicia Ann Woodfork

Updated On: Mar 16, 2020 (13:00:00)
March 16, 2020 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Sister Alicia Ann Woodfork, who worked at Gardenview Manor. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and coworkers Read More...
IBEW Local 21 Member Day with the Bulls!

Updated On: Jan 31, 2020 (18:38:00)
IBEW Local 21 Member Day with the Bulls! Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards Sunday, February 23rd - 6:00 p.m Read More...
2020 IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarships

Updated On: Jan 31, 2020 (09:59:00)
IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarship 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. 2020 IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarship Essay Topics "How is globalization shifting the Labor Movement Read More...
January Union Meetings

Updated On: Jan 07, 2020 (14:19:00)
January 7, 2020 The dates and times for the January Union meetings can be found here. Please note that the event calendar and upcoming events on www.ibew21.org are being updated with all of this year's union meetings. Until the updates are complete the listings may be wrong or out of order. The updates should be completed by the end of this week Read More...
Happy Holidays-Thanks-Read Frontline

Updated On: Dec 23, 2019 (12:51:00)
December 24, 2019 Happy Holidays! The Officers, Executive Board, and Staff of IBEW Local Union 21 would like to wish all of our members and retirees and friends a safe, happy and blessed holiday season.  Thanks! Thank you to everyone who donated to the IBEW 21 & 1220 Toy and Coat Drive Read More...
AT&T Cuts Union Jobs in Illinois

Updated On: Dec 13, 2019 (10:27:00)
Friday, December 13, 2019 (12:00 CST) – Today AT&T announced a surplus impacting 22 of their employees in Illinois. The job cuts will affect employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW 21). The soonest off payroll dates will be in January 2020 Read More...
Warm the Holidays for a Child in Need

Updated On: Dec 12, 2019 (12:41:00)
December 12, 2019 Time is running out and donations have been very light this year please consider helping the kids in the areas where we live and work. The IBEW 21 Days of Giving Toy & Coat Drive ends this weekend. We would like to provide a coat and toy for each of the children assisted by My Joyful Heart, BCMW Community Services, Bethany Home and Marillac St. Vincent Family Services Read More...
Give Your Time or Donate to Help a Kid

Updated On: Dec 04, 2019 (09:13:00)
December 4, 2019 Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago is asking for IBEW volunteers to fill their remaining slots at their Aftercare Christmas party on Thursday, December 12th from 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. We realize this is short notice if you cannot volunteer and would like to brighten the holidays for a child in need please donate to the IBEW 21 & 1220 Toy & Coat Drive Read More...
Rest in Peace Brother Thomas Hayes

Updated On: Nov 30, 2019 (12:45:00)
November 30, 2019 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother Thomas Hayes, who worked at AT&T. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and coworkers Read More...
IBEW 21 & 1220 Toy & Coat Drive Kicks Off Today!

Updated On: Nov 22, 2019 (13:19:00)
IBEW 21 Days of Giving Toy & Coat Drive Kicks Off Today! As we enter the holiday season it is time for us to once again brighten the holidays for children who are assisted by charities in the areas where we live and work.  The IBEW 21 & 1220 Toy and Coat Drive kicks off today and will run through December 13th Read More...
IBEW 21 Mourns the Loss of Sister Uwani Littleton

Updated On: Nov 18, 2019 (10:05:00)
November 18, 2019 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Sister Uwani Littleton, who worked at the AT&T Grace Street Call Center. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and coworkers. Funeral Day Saturday, November 23, 2019 1:30 PM Sacred Memories Funeral Home 2024 E Read More...
AT&T Benefit Enrollment Ends Friday & Toys & Coats

Updated On: Nov 13, 2019 (09:10:00)
November 13, 2019 The open enrollment deadline for AT&T Benefits is THIS Friday, November 15th at 7 p.m. DON’T FORGET GO TO att.com/benefitscenter or call 1-877-722-0020 to enroll. When enrolling make sure you pick the correct plan that meets your needs.  Some employees have been confused because of the way the benefits website is set up Read More...
IBEW 21 Mourns the Loss of Brother Paul David Rogers

Updated On: Nov 05, 2019 (11:14:00)
November 5, 2019 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother Paul David Rogers, who worked at AT&T. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and coworkers Read More...
Success Sharing/Benefit Enrollment/Be Safe!

Updated On: Oct 30, 2019 (10:46:00)
October 30, 2019 AT&T CORE Success Sharing Payout AT&T announced that eligible IBEW CORE Contract employees will receive a Success Sharing Plan (SSP) payout of $958.50.  Information and specific details about your eligibility can be found on page 153 of the IBEW SCT-3 CORE Collective Bargaining Agreement with AT&T Read More...
AT&T Mobility Grace Street 2020 Benefit Enrollment

Updated On: Oct 15, 2019 (09:26:00)
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. The Annual Enrollment period for AT&T Grace Street Mobility Call Center Employees began on Monday, October 14th at 7 a.m. and will continue through Friday, November 15th at 7 p.m Read More...
AT&T Annual IBEW CORE Enrollment for 2020 Benefits

Updated On: Oct 15, 2019 (09:24:00)
October 2019 THIS UPDATE ONLY APPLIES TO IBEW AT&T MEMBERS WORKING IN THE AT&T CORE GREEN CONTRACT. Grace Street Mobilty benefit enrollment information can be found here. AT&T CORE Annual Enrollment for 2020 Benefits The Annual Enrollment period for AT&T CORE Employees begins on Monday, October 14th at 7 a.m Read More...
AT&T Announces Jobs Cuts in Illinois

Updated On: Sep 13, 2019 (14:16:00)
Friday, September 13, 2019 (4:00 PM CST) - Today, AT&T announced a surplus affecting 15 Automotive Equipment Technicians represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW 21). Employees in Title Group 4 who are interested in taking a SIPP must have their paperwork in by 5 p.m. (CST) Monday, September 23, 2019 Read More...
IBEW 21 Mourns the Loss of Brother Vincent James Bruno

Updated On: Sep 11, 2019 (16:11:00)
September 11, 2019 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother Vincent James Bruno, who worked at AT&T. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and coworkers. Visitation Friday, September 13, 2019 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N Read More...
This Week’s Union Meetings - Time is Running Out Get Your Tickets

Updated On: Aug 19, 2019 (09:15:00)
August 19, 2019 Union Meetings There will be union meetings this week in Alton, Springfield and Danville.  Complete information can be found here. Sox Game If you are considering going to the IBEW 21 Union Day Game with the White Sox on Sunday, September 8th time is running out to get your tickets.  Bob P. will be placing the ticket order by the end of this week Read More...
IBEW 21 Solidarity Event with the ILLINI

Updated On: Aug 14, 2019 (14:02:00)
August 14, 2019 Join your IBEW 21 Brothers & Sisters and their families on Saturday, September 21, 2019 on Union Day as the Fighting Illini take on Nebraska at Memorial Stadium.  Tickets for IBEW 21 members and their families are $25. Order your tickets now by clicking here Read More...
Tonight’s Union Meeting – Sox Tickets – School Supplies

Updated On: Aug 08, 2019 (08:46:00)
August 8, 2019 This is a reminder that tonight’s Unit 1 union meeting was moved.  The meeting WILL be at the Irish-American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave in Chicago and not at Gideon Welles. The September 12th meeting will also be at the Irish-American Heritage Center. A complete list of union meetings can be found here Read More...
IBEW Members Vote to Accept AT&T DIRECTV Agreement

Updated On: Aug 02, 2019 (15:36:00)
Friday August 2, 2019 - 5:30pm (C.D.T.) – The membership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers System Council T-3 (IBEW SCT-3) covered under the AT&T/DIRECTV agreement have voted overwhelmingly to accept the tentative agreement that was reached on June 24, 2019 Read More...
Don’t Forget to Help the Kids!

Updated On: Aug 01, 2019 (13:14:00)
August 1, 2019 Just a reminder that the IBEW 21 Back to School Drive is underway.  Let’s do all we can to help the kids in the areas where we live and work by donating here. We are trying something new this year for the kids that My Joyful Heart assists. The list below has schools where they have students who need supplies Read More...
IBEW 21 Back to School Supply Drive Has Started!

Updated On: Jul 24, 2019 (14:49:00)
July 24, 2019 As our children prepare to start another school year, IBEW Local Union 21 is holding our annual Back to School Supply Drive.  We are collecting supplies and donations for IBEW 21 members in need and children assisted by Mercy Home, My Joyful Heart, and Bethany Home Read More...
Take ACTION- U.S. Department of Labor Attacks IBEW Members

Updated On: Jul 19, 2019 (14:55:00)
July 19, 2019 Brothers & Sisters, IBEW International President Lonnie Stephenson is asking that all IBEW members take action to fight a proposal under consideration in the U.S Department of Labor (DOL) Read More...
Work Safe! Heat-Related Illnesses Can be Fatal

Updated On: Jul 18, 2019 (08:59:00)
July 18, 2019 WATER-REST-SHADE With the lightening and heavy rains that are currently hitting our area that will be followed by the dangerous heat and humidity over the next few days we must remind all members to WORK SAFE!  Every year we hear stories of our members and others in our industry who are working hard to perform their jobs but fall victim to heat related injuries Read More...
IBEW 21 Back to School Supply Drive Starts Monday

Updated On: Jul 17, 2019 (14:07:00)
The IBEW 21 Back to School Supply Drive starts next week on July 22nd.  Information on the Drive can be found here.  Please begin setting up collection areas in your work locations.  Your donations will benefit IBEW 21 members in need and school children in the areas where we live and work. We are trying something new this year Read More...
IBEW 21 White Sox 2019 Solidarity Event

Updated On: Jul 12, 2019 (20:37:00)
IBEW 21 Solidarity Event White Sox vs. Angels Join your IBEW 21 Brothers & Sisters and their families on Sunday, September 8th - Game Time 1:10pm* Special Ticket Pricing for IBEW 21 Members! $7.84 - Upper Box $11.20 - Outfield $26.88 - Lower Box $10 - Parking Pass $8 Read More...
IBEW Local 21 Members Approve Lake County 911 Center Agreement

Updated On: Jun 28, 2019 (11:39:00)
Friday June 28, 2019 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 members (IBEW21) working as dispatchers in the Lake County Indiana Emergency 911 Call Center voted to accept the tentative agreement that was reached earlier this month.  The agreement was ratified with a 97.87% vote in favor of the proposal Read More...
IBEW & AT&T Reach New National DIRECTV Technician Agreement

Updated On: Jun 24, 2019 (13:21:00)
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IBEW 21 - LC 911 Tentative Agreement Article by Article Highlights

Updated On: Jun 19, 2019 (13:19:00)
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 – On June 11, 2019, IBEW 21 and Lake County, Indiana 911 Center representatives reached a tentative agreement on a new contract covering dispatchers working at the Lake County Indiana Emergency Call Center. This update contains highlights of the article by article changes.  When available more information will be posted on ibew21 Read More...
AT&T Cuts Jobs in Illinois & Northwest Indiana

Updated On: Jul 15, 2019 (12:51:00)
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 (11:00 CST) – On Friday, June 14, 2019 AT&T announced a surplus affecting 200 employees in Illinois and Northwest Indiana. The job cuts will affect employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW 21) Read More...
AT&T Surplus Announcement- Limited Information

Updated On: Jun 14, 2019 (12:28:00)
June 14, 2019 2:00 PM Earlier today AT&T announced a surplus affecting IBEW Local Union 21 (IBEW 21) members in Illinois and Northwest Indiana.  In that announcement management informed employees that SIPP packages were being distributed.  They did not offer up any other information or numbers or affected locations.  Many members are asking what is going on Read More...
IBEW 21 & Lake County 911 Reach Tentative Agreement

Updated On: Jun 11, 2019 (10:30:00)
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 - The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW 21) and Lake County, Indiana 911 Center representatives reached a tentative agreement on a new contract covering dispatchers working at the Lake County Indiana Emergency Call Center Read More...
Congratulations to Our Scholars!

Updated On: Jun 10, 2019 (11:50:00)
Congratulations to Our Scholars! June 10, 2019 We would like to congratulate our 2019 IBEW 21 Scholarship Winners.  These winners trumped the rest with their applications and their essay responses to the questions of "What are the effects of President Trump’s NLRB appointees or Supreme Court Judge appointments to the Labor Movement Read More...
IBEW Members Vote to Accept AT&T DirecTV Call Center Agreement

Updated On: Jun 07, 2019 (14:40:00)
Friday June 7, 2019 - 5:00pm (C.D.T.) – The membership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers System Council T-3 (IBEW SCT-3) covered under the AT&T/DIRECTV Call Center agreement have voted overwhelmingly to accept the tentative agreement that was reached on May 10, 2019.  The new four year agreement covers approximately 1 Read More...
IBEW 21 Gains AT&T DIRECTV Work

Updated On: Jun 04, 2019 (09:12:00)
June 4, 2019 Earlier this year information was leaked through irresponsible postings on social media showing potential work force reductions in several AT&T departments. This was followed by IBEW 21 representatives being notified by AT&T of their intentions to trigger our negotiated memo regarding Premises Technician reductions Read More...
IBEW 21 Mourns the Loss of Our Brother Ronald S. Kapitanek

Updated On: Jun 01, 2019 (13:22:00)
June 1, 2019 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother Ronald S. Kapitanek who worked for AT&T.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and coworkers Read More...
IBEW - AT&T DIRECTV Call Center Article by Article 2019 Tentative Agreement Highlights

Updated On: May 21, 2019 (13:40:00)
May 21, 2019 - This update contains more information on changes made to articles, appendixes, memorandums and letters to the IBEW System Council T-3 (SCT-3) and AT&T/DIRECTV  four-year tentative agreement covering employees working for the company in DIRECTV call centers. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask your IBEW representative Read More...
IBEW - AT&T DIRECTV Call Center Tentative Agreement Highlights

Updated On: May 15, 2019 (07:58:00)
May 14, 2019 On Friday, May 10, 2019 the IBEW System Council T-3 (SCT-3) and AT&T/DIRECTV reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract covering employees working for the company in DIRECTV call centers. The new tentative agreement must be voted on and accepted by the members of the IBEW Read More...
IBEW & AT&T Reach New National DIRECTV Call Center Agreement

Updated On: May 10, 2019 (20:55:00)
Friday, May 10, 2019 11:30pm (CDT) - The IBEW System Council T-3 (SCT-3) and AT&T/DIRECTV reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract covering approximately 1,650 employees working for the company nationwide in DIRECTV call centers in Boise, ID, Chicago, IL, and Missoula, MT.  The new tentative agreement must be voted on and accepted by the members of the IBEW Read More...
IBEW 21 and Lake County, IN 911 Emergency Center Negotiations

Updated On: May 08, 2019 (15:04:00)
IBEW 21 and Lake County, IN 911 Emergency Center Negotiations May   8, 2019 – The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21(IBEW 21) and the Lake County, Indiana 911 Dispatch Center agreed to “accelerated bargaining” to renegotiate their collective bargaining agreement for Dispatch center employees that is set to expire on July 31, 2019 Read More...
IBEW – AT&T Set to Bargain New “DirecTV” Call Center Agreement

Updated On: May 05, 2019 (09:57:00)
May 5, 2019 – The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers IBEW System Council T-3 (IBEW SCT-3) and AT&T/DirecTV have agreed to begin “early bargaining" to renegotiate their collective bargaining agreement for “DirecTV” call center employees that is set to expire on August 24, 2019 Read More...
Get Your Kids to Pay for Their College Education

Updated On: Apr 18, 2019 (09:51:00)
April 17, 2019 Now that the deadline to file your taxes has passed another deadline is quickly approaching and your kids could be costing you an opportunity to put money back in your pocket.  The deadline to apply for an IBEW Local Union 21 scholarship is Friday, May 3rd Read More...
IBEW 21 Mourns the Loss of Our Sister Joyce Rodriguez

Updated On: Apr 11, 2019 (09:00:00)
April 11, 2019 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Sister Joyce Rodriguez who worked for AT&T in Chicago. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and coworkers Read More...
IBEW 21 mourns the loss of our Brother Cecil Knight

Updated On: Apr 01, 2019 (09:03:00)
April 1, 2019 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother Cecil Knight, who worked at AT&T, in the Chicago Cermak Garage. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Information about our Brother can be found here Read More...
Hundreds of IBEW Jobs Saved!

Updated On: Mar 15, 2019 (07:15:00)
March 15, 2019 The past few weeks have been stressful for IBEW members who work at AT&T. Sadly we all face the typical job reduction rumors, but this quarter things were made far worse by information that was leaked through irresponsible postings on social media. Some feel that it is free speech or transparency, we call it terribly poor judgement Read More...
IBEW 21 Mourns the Loss of Our Brother Mark Skertich

Updated On: Mar 09, 2019 (07:50:00)
March 9, 2019 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother Mark Skertich, who worked at AT&T, in the Crown Point Garage. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and coworkers. Visitation Tuesday, March 12, 2019 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm Elmwood Chapel 11300 W. 97th Lane St Read More...
Union Meetings-Scholarships-Text and Emails

Updated On: Mar 07, 2019 (10:26:00)
March 7, 2019 Dates and times for the March Union meetings can be found here. Come to a meeting to learn about what is happening in your Union! IBEW 21 Scholarships Applications are being accepted for IBEW 21 Scholarships Read More...
AT&T Contemplates Layoff

Updated On: Mar 06, 2019 (15:58:00)
March 6, 2019 AT&T notified IBEW Local Union 21 that they are contemplating a Premises Technician Layoff.  A layoff has not been announced Read More...
Helping Our Injured Brother

Updated On: Feb 08, 2019 (14:45:00)
Dear IBEW 21 Members and Friends, On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, our Brother Thomas Marin, an AT&T Premises Technician from Alsip, Illinois was in a very serious accident involving a semi-truck, while working on detail in North Dakota. He sustained very serious injuries and is in stable condition.  We know he will have a long road to recovery Read More...
2019 IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarship

Updated On: Jan 29, 2019 (08:34:00)
2019 IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarship 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 up to ten winners scholarships of $1000 each. Essay Topics What are the effects of President Trump’s NLRB appointees to the Labor Movement Read More...
Cold Weather Safety Reminder

Updated On: Jan 27, 2019 (06:10:00)
January 27, 2019 WORK SAFE! With the snow and extremely cold weather hitting our area we remind all members to work safely when helping those we serve. All members should review the safety documentation given to them by their employers.  We All Must Remember No job is so important and no service is so urgent that we cannot take the time to perform our jobs safely Read More...
Chicago Blackhawks IBEW Member Discount!

Updated On: Jan 21, 2019 (09:58:00)
January 21, 2019 Join your IBEW 21 Brothers and Sisters at two Blackhawks games.  You can purchase specially discounted tickets for these games: Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks-Monday, March 18th 7:30 pm Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche-Sunday, March 24th 7:00 pm Go to the links below and enter the discount code: LABOR Tickets are very limited score yours by ordering today Read More...
IBEW 21 Mourns the Loss of Our Brother Jeffrey Harris

Updated On: Jan 17, 2019 (16:37:00)
January 17, 2019 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother Jeffrey Harris, who worked at AT&T, in the Joliet Garage.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and coworkers Read More...
IBEW Local 21 Day With the Bulls

Updated On: Jan 16, 2019 (17:45:00)
IBEW Local 21 Member Day with the Bulls! Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks - Sunday, March 3rd - 2:30 p.m Read More...
2018 Year in Review

Updated On: Dec 28, 2018 (09:52:00)
The Officers, Executive Board and Staff would like to wish you a Happy New Year.  We thank everyone for their support and involvement in our many activities in 2018.  We hope to see you in 2019. Together we will continue to make a difference in the communities where we live and work Read More...
AT&T Surplus Announcement

Updated On: Dec 14, 2018 (09:03:00)
Friday, December 14, 2018 (11:00 CST) – Today AT&T announced a surplus impacting 27 of their employees in Illinois. The job cuts will affect employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW 21) Read More...
The Kids Need Your Help!

Updated On: Dec 05, 2018 (12:06:00)
December 5, 2018 The IBEW 21 Days of Giving Toy & Coat Drive ends this Saturday, December 8th.  We are far short of our goal.  We would like to provide a coat and toy for each of the 1000 children assisted by My Joyful Heart, BCMW Community Services, Bethany Home, Crittenton Centers, and  Mercy Home Read More...
Holiday in the Park Discount

Updated On: Nov 29, 2018 (13:11:00)
Holiday in the Park Discount IBEW members can purchase discounted tickets for admission to Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Great America for 12/1–12/2 and 12/26-12/31. You can purchase tickets for $30 by visiting the Six Flags website Read More...
Give Your Time – Mercy Home Needs Holiday Volunteers

Updated On: Nov 27, 2018 (10:20:00)
November 27, 2018 It is “Giving Tuesday” and we are asking our members to give in a different way today.  It is time to volunteer for IBEW 21’s most popular community service activity the Mercy Home Aftercare Christmas Party Read More...
Happy Thanksgiving!

Updated On: Nov 22, 2018 (07:26:00)
The Officers, Executive Board, Business Representatives, Chief and Area Stewards and our Staff would like to wish all of our members a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. As we spend time with our families please consider helping a child who isn’t blessed with all that we are thankful for by donating to the IBEW – 21 Day of Giving Toy & Coat Drive by clicking here Read More...
IBEW - 21 Days of Giving Toy & Coat Drive Kicks Off Today!

Updated On: Nov 16, 2018 (14:10:00)
IBEW 21 Days of Giving Toy & Coat Drive Kicks Off Today! As we enter the holiday season it is time for us to once again brighten the holidays for children who are assisted by charities in the areas where we live and work.  The IBEW - 21 Days of Giving Toy and Coat Drive kicks off today and will run through December 8th Read More...
Thanksgiving Dinner Drive

Updated On: Nov 09, 2018 (14:47:00)
November 9, 2018 Our IBEW 21 Brothers working in the AT&T Cottage Grove Garage need your help feeding families in the communities where they live and work.  They organized a food drive to purchase complete Thanksgiving Dinners for over 200 families in need Read More...
There is Still Time!

Posted On: Nov 06, 2018 (14:06:27)
VOTE! There is still time, if you haven’t done so already when you get home from work please VOTE! There are many tight races where your vote can make a difference.  You have a voice make it heard. Voting options can be found here Read More...
Vote-Meet-Benefits-Volunteer-Donate-Change

Updated On: Nov 02, 2018 (13:56:00)
November 2, 2018 VOTE! Don’t forget to get out and make your voices heard by voting on Election Day Tuesday, November 6th.  A list of candidates who support union workers can be found here. MEET! Union meetings start on Thursday, November 8th.  A complete list can be found here. Dont Forget Read More...
Elections Matter – VOTE!

Updated On: Oct 24, 2018 (13:42:00)
It is getting down to crunch time and we need every IBEW 21 member to do their part by voting and volunteering to help elect the candidates that will support members of IBEW Local 21.  Some may think this election will not affect our membership.  That is not true Read More...
Read Frontline!

Updated On: Oct 20, 2018 (06:49:00)
October 19, 2018 As Frontline is running off of the press you can read your online copy here. In this issue: The cover story is about our City of Chicago 911 OEMC members and their fight for a new contract Read More...
AT&T 2019 Benefits Open Enrollment is Underway!!

Updated On: Oct 26, 2018 (10:35:00)
October 2019 The AT&T Annual Benefits Open Enrollment period began on October 1st at 7 a.m. and will continue through November 16th at 7 p.m. Unlike previous years in which the company had “waves” of 2-week enrollment periods for different groups of employees and retirees; this year all employees will have 7 weeks to complete their enrollment, simultaneously Read More...
Happy Labor Day!

Updated On: Sep 03, 2018 (06:44:00)
September 3, 2018 The Officers, Executive Board and Staff of IBEW Local 21 would like to wish all of our members a Happy and Safe Labor Day. Working people are the backbone of our nation and need to be recognized as such, both in word and deed Read More...
Honor Mike’s Bravery

Updated On: Aug 27, 2018 (13:10:00)
August 27, 2018 Our Brother Chief Steward Mike Andel will be receiving the BrainUp Bravery Award at their 5K Run/Walk.  It is often said patients fight a battle with cancer.  In Mike’s case, cancer is waging a war to defeat our Brother who is refusing to back down Read More...
Last Call for Sox Tickets

Updated On: Aug 17, 2018 (12:51:00)
August 17, 2018 We just received the tickets for our first IBEW 21 Sox ticket order and will be sending them out next week.  If you haven’t ordered your tickets for the Chicago White Sox Union Day game on Sunday, September 9th you need to get your orders in ASAP but no later than Friday, August 24th.  If you don’t order them soon you may not get your tickets in time Read More...
IBEW 21 Members Ratify Agreement with CBRE

Updated On: Aug 09, 2018 (13:31:00)
August 9, 2018 The membership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW 21), working at CBRE voted overwhelmingly to accept the tentative four year agreement that was reached on July 13, 2018. For more information contact IBEW 21 Business Representative Mike Grindle Read More...
Union Meetings-Sox Tickets-School Supplies

Updated On: Aug 07, 2018 (14:20:00)
August 7, 2018 Union meetings start tomorrow night; a complete list of the meetings can be found here.  Please bring your school supply donations to the meetings. We are asking all members to participate in the IBEW 21 Days of Giving Back to School Drive that ends on August 12th.  Donations are slow this year Read More...
White Sox IBEW 21 Union Day Event

Updated On: Aug 03, 2018 (14:30:00)
IBEW 21 Solidarity Event Join us on Union Day at Guaranteed Rate Field White Sox vs. Angels Special Ticket Pricing for IBEW 21 Members Read More...
Donate For Free!

Updated On: Jul 30, 2018 (12:38:00)
July 30, 2018 This is your opportunity to donate to the IBEW 21 Days of Giving - Back to School Supply Drive for free! We learned of a great way you can save money and donate to the drive.  Menards has school supplies on sale.  When you buy 10 notebooks and 10 packs of pens Menards will send you a rebate for the full price of those items which can be used on a future purchase Read More...
Time is Running Out - Get Your Cougars Tickets

Updated On: Jul 26, 2018 (08:30:00)
July 26, 2018 Time is running out for you to join IBEW 21 members at the Kane County Cougars game on Saturday, August 18, 2018.  This is a family friendly event with a pregame concert, postgame fireworks, kids can run the bases and it is also Super Hero night. Complete information about the event can be found here. The deadline to order your tickets is this Sunday July 29th Read More...
IBEW 21 Back to School Supply Drive Starts Today!

Updated On: Jul 23, 2018 (12:47:00)
July 23, 2018 As our children prepare to start another school year, IBEW Local Union 21 is holding our annual Back to School Supply Drive.  We are collecting supplies and donations for children assisted by Mercy Home, My Joyful Heart, Crittenton Centers and Bethany Home Read More...
Sox – Cougars – School Supplies

Updated On: Jul 17, 2018 (08:58:00)
July 17, 2018 Just a few reminders about upcoming IBEW 21 events. The IBEW 21 Days of Giving – Back to School Supply Drive starts next week.  Information on the Drive can be found here. Please begin setting up collection areas in your work locations.  Your donations will benefit members in need and school children in the areas where we live and work Read More...
IBEW 21 and CBRE Reach Tentative Agreement

Updated On: Jul 13, 2018 (10:38:00)
July 13, 2018 IBEW Local Union 21 and CWA District 4 have each reached a tentative agreement with CBRE.  The agreement contains many improvements over existing contract provisions which were made to address the concerns of our members Read More...
IBEW 21 - Kane County Cougars Solidarity Event

Updated On: Jul 09, 2018 (18:10:00)
Join your IBEW 21 Brothers & Sisters and their families! Saturday, August 18, 2018 Gates open 4:30 PM   Pre-game Hi- Infidelity Concert 4:45 PM Game time 6:30 PM Postgame Fireworks Box Seat Bundle Tickets $19 One (1) Box Seat ticket and $10.00 in Ozzie Dollars.   Ozzie Dollars can be used to buy anything at the ballpark. It is Superhero Night Read More...
Heat-Related Illnesses Can be Fatal; Would You Know What to Do?

Updated On: Jun 29, 2018 (10:20:00)
June 29, 2018 With the extreme heat and humidity hitting our area we remind all IBEW Local 21 Union members to take proper precautions while working outside, going to and from work, and while enjoying your time at home. We also ask that you check on your co-workers, family, friends, neighbors and all others who may be at risk Read More...
Volunteer at the Mercy Home Picnic!

Updated On: Jun 29, 2018 (08:15:00)
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago needs IBEW 21 volunteers to help out at their Friends First & AfterCare Summer Picnic on Saturday, July 21st from 11:30 - 4:00. They need Local 21 members to fill a number of roles such as assisting with kid’s activities, games, serving food and setting and cleaning up Read More...
IBEW Local 21 Officers' Election Results

Updated On: Jun 21, 2018 (13:28:00)
June 21, 2018 The Local Union Officers’ Election and Unit Officers’ Election is complete all the ballots have been counted. Under the election rules, each office is decided by the candidate receiving the most votes for that specific office Read More...
AT&T General SIPP Due Date is 6/29

Updated On: Jun 18, 2018 (09:28:00)
AT&T General SIPP Due Date is 6/29. On Friday, AT&T announced the company is going to offer a General SIPP to employees working in Illinois and Northwest Indiana. If you are a Telecommunication Specialist – TFS, Customer Systems Technician – TFS - Business Services or a Customer Systems Technician – TFS Read More...
AT&T Announces SIPP Offers

Updated On: Jun 18, 2018 (08:41:00)
Friday, June 15, 2018 (11:20 a.m CST) – Today AT&T officials announced the company is going to surplus four (4) employees in Illinois and offer a General SIPP to employees working in Illinois and Northwest Indiana. The announcement will affect employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW21) Read More...
AT&T Wage Increases and Contracts

Updated On: Jun 29, 2021 (13:56:00)
On Sunday, June 24, 2018 wage increases for our members working at AT&T go into effect.  The new wage rates can be found here. (You will have to scroll down past the first page.) Since the signing of the contract members have asked, “Where are the AT&T contract books Read More...
IBEW 21 White Sox 2018 Solidarity Event

Updated On: Jun 06, 2018 (10:59:00)
IBEW 21 Solidarity Event Join us on Union Day at Guaranteed Rate Field White Sox vs. Angels Special Ticket Pricing for IBEW 21 Members Read More...
And the Winners Are…

Updated On: May 22, 2018 (13:16:00)
May 22, 2018 The IBEW Local 21 Scholarship Committee met and awarded scholarships to family members of eight IBEW Local Union 21 members.  This year’s essays topics were: “How can the Union grow stronger in the wake of Right to Work?” and “What do you get from growing up in a Union home Read More...
IBEW 21 mourns the loss of our Brother Cordell Williams

Updated On: May 04, 2018 (14:33:00)
May 4, 2018 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother Cordell Williams, who worked at AT&T, in the Chicago Heights Garage. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends Read More...
IBEW 21 mourns the loss of our Brother Mark Reczek

Updated On: Apr 20, 2018 (14:59:00)
April 20, 2018 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother Mark Reczek, who worked at AT&T, in the Westmont Garage.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends Read More...
Read Frontline – Scholarships – Clothes

Updated On: Apr 20, 2018 (13:02:00)
Frontline The ink hasn’t even hit the paper yet, but you can read your April 2018 issue of Frontline right now by clicking here. Scholarship Deadline Nears The deadline to put $1,000 in your pocket is nearing.  The IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarship deadline is Friday, May 4, 2018.  It is available to all IBEW Local Union 21 members and their immediate family Read More...
IBEW 21 Dress for Success Closet Clean Up Drive

Updated On: Apr 02, 2018 (17:37:00)
IBEW 21 Dress for Success Closet Clean Up Drive April 1st – April 30th Spring is the time of year when we clean out our closets and pitch clothes we will never wear. IBEW 21 members can help the kids at Mercy Home and from My Joyful Heart by donating their unwanted clothing items Read More...
Bulls Tickets – Clothing Drive - Facebook

Updated On: Mar 26, 2018 (13:58:00)
March 26, 2018 Dress for Success Clothing Drive We are holding our first ever Dress for Success Closet Clean Up Drive from April 1st - April 30th.  We will be collecting interview clothes for the kids at Mercy Home and your other clothing donations will help those served by My Joyful Heat Read More...
AT&T Voluntary General SIPP Announcement

Updated On: Mar 15, 2018 (16:08:00)
March 15, 2018 Today, AT&T announced they will be reducing headcount by offering a General SIPP to their employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW 21).  No layoff has been declared!  Discussions took place between IBEW 21 representatives and AT&T management Read More...
Mercy Home March For Kids Solidarity Events!

Updated On: Mar 02, 2018 (11:00:00)
March 2, 2018 Mercy Home March For Kids! IBEW 21 members, retirees and their families are being asked to help spread awareness about the plight of abused, neglected and abandoned young people.  March for Kids is Mercy Home’s annual campaign centered on building awareness of the plight of the children in their care Read More...
UPDATE on Mitigated Prem Tech Reduction Discussions

Updated On: Feb 23, 2018 (18:15:00)
February 23, 2018 As the result of many conversations between IBEW 21 representatives and AT&T’s Labor Relations Department, on February 14, 2018 the contemplated layoff of IBEW 21 Premises Technicians was stopped.  Since then talks on the implementation of alternatives have taken place Read More...
Celebrate the Life of Brother Anthony Santo

Updated On: Feb 19, 2018 (15:50:00)
February 19, 2018 Celebrate the life IBEW Local 21 Brother Anthony Santo, Customer Systems Technician – Schaumburg, Illinois. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Celebration of Life: Sunday, March 18, 2018   Hockey Game – 4:20 p.m Read More...
Premise Technician Overtime Payment Issue Fixed

Updated On: Feb 16, 2018 (14:13:00)
February 16, 2018 During 2017 bargaining improvements were made in the overtime language for Premise Technicians (Appendix C Article 5.03).  Personal Days and Floating Holidays are now included in the calculation of hours counted towards weekly overtime.  The language took effect on June 25, 2017 but the company’s payroll systems were not updated to include this provision Read More...
Layoff of AT&T Prem Techs – STOPPED!

Updated On: Feb 14, 2018 (16:21:00)
February 14, 2018 On February 2, 2018, AT&T notified IBEW Local Union 21 they were contemplating a Premise Technician Layoff.  Since then there have been multiple conversations between AT&T’s Labor Relations Department and representatives from IBEW 21 Read More...
AT&T Contemplates Layoff

Updated On: Feb 06, 2018 (08:56:00)
February 2, 2018 AT&T notified IBEW Local Union 21 that they are contemplating a Premise Technician Layoff.  A layoff has not been announced.  We received this notification because of the letter that was negotiated during 2017 Bargaining stating in part: Read More...
Kids on Break Driving You Nuts? – Let Them Earn You Some Cash!

Updated On: Dec 28, 2017 (10:58:00)
December 28, 2017 Now that they’ve opened all their presents it’s time to put the kids to work on paying for all those gifts!  Your kids can spend the rest of their break working on their submissions for an IBEW Local Union 21 or Chicago Federation of Labor scholarship Read More...
IBEW 21 Response to AT&T’s Recent Tax Cut Announcement

Posted On: Dec 21, 2017 (11:09:33)
December 21, 2017 Shortly after the passage of the bill that provides massive tax cuts for corporations in the United States, AT&T announced its plans to distribute bonuses to its employees.  On the surface that is great news for employees whose careers will continue with AT&T throughout 2018.  Many are appreciative, as they should be Read More...
SIPP and VSIPP Deadlines at AT&T

Posted On: Dec 18, 2017 (17:03:19)
December 18, 2017 Last week AT&T announced a surplus of 110 employees.   Round One SIPP and VSIPP requests for any employee who wants to leave the payroll must be submitted by Wednesday, December 20, 2017, 5pm CST Read More...
IBEW 21 Response to AT&T’s Irresponsible Layoff Announcements

Updated On: Dec 15, 2017 (13:56:00)
December 15, 2017 (12:45 PM CST) The Officers and Staff of IBEW Local Union 21 are extremely frustrated and downright pissed off with the lack of respect, responsibility and social concern regarding the way AT&T management handles surplus situations.  Departmental level vice presidents down to local first-line managers have been prematurely releasing information regarding surpluses Read More...
AT&T Announces Illinois Job Cuts

Updated On: Dec 15, 2017 (08:58:00)
Friday, December 15, 2017 (11:00 CST) - Today, AT&T announced a surplus affecting 110 employees in Illinois and Northwest Indiana. The job cuts will affect employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW 21) Read More...
401K Transition from AT&T Savings and Security Plan (ASSP) to AT&T Retirement Savings Plan (ARSP)

Updated On: Dec 27, 2017 (12:04:00)
December 8, 2017 As part of the current AT&T/IBEW contract, employees currently eligible to participate in the ASSP will transition to the ARSP effective January 1st, 2018. Balances in the ASSP (if any) will be transferred to one consolidated account under ARSP Read More...
The Last 7 Days!

Updated On: Dec 03, 2017 (09:28:00)
December 3, 2017 As you head out to do your Holiday Shopping please consider picking up a toy or coat for a child whose holiday you can brighten.  The IBEW – 21 Days of Giving Toy & Coat Drive ends in seven days on Saturday, December 9th.  If you want to avoid the crowds donate online by clicking here Read More...
Give Your Time – Mercy Home Needs Holiday Volunteers

Updated On: Nov 28, 2017 (12:02:00)
November 28, 2017 It is “Giving Tuesday” and we are asking our members to give in a different way today.  It is time to volunteer for IBEW 21’s most popular community service activity the Mercy Home Aftercare Christmas Party Read More...
Happy Thanksgiving!

Updated On: Nov 23, 2017 (06:10:00)
The Officers, Executive Board, Business Representatives, Chief and Area Stewards and our Staff would like to wish all of our members a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. As we spend time with our families please consider helping a child who isn’t blessed with all that we are thankful for by donating to the IBEW – 21 Day of Giving Toy & Coat Drive by clicking here Read More...
IBEW - 21 Days of Giving Toy & Coat Drive Kicks Off Today!

Updated On: Nov 19, 2017 (07:48:00)
IBEW 21 Days of Giving Toy & Coat Drive kicks off today! As we enter the holiday season it is time for us to once again brighten the holidays for children who are assisted by charities in the areas where we live and work.  The IBEW - 21 Days of Giving Toy and Coat Drive kicks off today and will run through December 9th Read More...
IBEW 21 Members Ratify Agreement with JULIE

Updated On: Nov 16, 2017 (10:47:00)
November 16, 2017 The membership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW 21), working at the JULIE One Call Center in Joliet, Illinois voted overwhelmingly to accept the tentative five year agreement that was reached on November 8, 2017. For more information contact IBEW 21 Business Representative Grace Rivera Read More...
Chicago OEMC-911 Bargaining Survey

Updated On: Dec 08, 2017 (07:09:00)
November 9, 2017 IBEW Local Union 21 has posted the 2017 City of Chicago OEMC Bargaining survey on our website. It is designed to be completed by all IBEW 21 members currently working at the City of Chicago OEMC. We are asking all current Local 21 OEMC members to take the time to fill out the survey completely Read More...
IBEW 21 Members at JULIE Reach Tentative Agreement

Updated On: Nov 08, 2017 (12:24:00)
November 8, 2017 IBEW Local Union 21 members working at the JULIE One Call Center in Joliet have reached a new 5 year tentative agreement.  The tentative agreement includes wage increases totaling 12% over the life of the contract and a $600 signing bonus.  Our JULIE members will receive details of the agreement along with contract ratification information Read More...
Union Meeting Corrections!!!!!

Updated On: Nov 07, 2017 (13:13:00)
November 7, 2017 In the October issue of Frontline the information for the Unit 3 and 6 Union Meetings was wrong. We apologize for the error and any confusion it may have caused. The location for the Unit 3 meeting was incorrect. The correct Unit 3 information is: Unit 3 Thursday, November 16th at 7:00 pm. Red Roof Inn & Suites 1212 W Lincoln Highway DeKalb IL Read More...
JULIE Bargaining Update

Updated On: Oct 27, 2017 (12:55:00)
October 27, 2017 Bargaining with JULIE began on October 10, 2017 and we have met with management several times since then.  We have had discussions on many articles of our collective bargaining agreement which expires on November 15, 2017 Read More...
EXTRA! EXTRA! Read Frontline!

Updated On: Nov 08, 2017 (07:04:00)
October 26, 2017 The October issue of IBEW 21 Frontline is in the mail if you can’t wait to read the latest edition you can get your copy now by clicking here. If you didn’t know we have archives of old newspapers dating back to 1947 on ibew21.org you can view them here.  If you happen to have an old issue that you don’t see on ibew21 Read More...
AT&T Benefits Annual Enrollment 2018 for Current ACTIVE Employees

Updated On: Oct 11, 2017 (18:40:00)
October 11, 2017 Active Employees The Annual Enrollment period for AT&T Midwest Active Employees began on October 9th at 7 a.m. and continues through October 20th at 7 p.m. Central time. A correction period will run during the two weeks immediately following the enrollment period Read More...
IBEW 21 Mourns the Loss of Brother Larry Judkins

Updated On: Sep 28, 2017 (16:14:00)
September 28, 2017 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother Larry Judkins, who worked at AT&T, in the Elgin Garage.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Visitation Sunday, October 1, 2017 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m Read More...
Last Chance to Get Your ILLINI Football Tickets

Updated On: Sep 21, 2017 (08:43:00)
September 21, 2017 This is your last chance to order your tickets to join your IBEW 21 sisters and brothers at the ILLINI Football game on October 14th which includes the tailgate before the game. Order your tickets here. More info on the game can be found here. Last orders will be taken on Monday, September 25th so we can get you your tickets on time Read More...
IBEW 21 mourns the loss of our Brother MSgt. Mark Evans

Updated On: Sep 18, 2017 (17:06:00)
September 18, 2017 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother MSgt. Mark Evans who worked for AT&T in the Mount Prospect Garage. Our Brother founded the non-profit organization Pizzas For Patriots where he delivered a slice of home to our service men and women stationed overseas Read More...
IBEW Hurricane Relief Fund

Updated On: Sep 08, 2017 (10:22:00)
September 8, 2017 The following message is from IBEW International President Lonnie Stephenson regarding IBEW Members who have and or will be affect by the hurricanes ravaging our Nation… Dear Sisters and Brothers: Hurricane Harvey has wreaked devastation on the city of Houston, cities throughout the Gulf Coast region, and the island of Puerto Rico Read More...
Join Us at the Union Day ILLINI Football Game!

Updated On: Aug 31, 2017 (13:28:00)
August 31, 2017 Celebrate your Union Pride with the University of Illinois Fighting ILLINI! Join your sisters and brothers on Union Day Saturday, October 14th when the ILLINI take on Rutgers at Memorial Stadium in Champaign. Tickets are only $25 and includes a complimentary all-Union Tailgate with food and beverages in Lot 31 Read More...
IBEW 21 Mourns the Loss of Brother Sandro Giannetta

Updated On: Aug 25, 2017 (15:19:00)
August 25, 2017 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of our Brother Sandro Giannetta, who worked at AT&T, in the Chicago Stewart Garage.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Visitation: Saturday, August 26, 2017 11am-12pm Fagen-Miller Funeral Home 8580 Wicker Ave., St Read More...
Don’t Forget Time is Running Out!

Updated On: Aug 10, 2017 (15:43:00)
August 10, 2017 Ticket sales for the Sox game on September 3rd have picked up. We only have 23 lower box and 18 upper level box seats available.  If you are planning on going please order your tickets now.  We would like to get our group order in ASAP!  Order your tickets here. School Supply Drive The IBEW 21 Days of Giving Back to School Supply Drive ends on Sunday Read More...
Union Meetings-Sox Tickets-School Supplies

Updated On: Aug 08, 2017 (13:59:00)
August 8, 2017 Union meetings start tonight; a complete list of the meetings can be found here.  Please bring your school supply donations to the meetings. We are asking all members to participate in the IBEW 21 Days of Giving Back to School Drive that ends on August 13th.  Donations are slow this year Read More...
DirectSat Technicians Vote Union YES!

Updated On: Aug 02, 2017 (16:30:00)
August 2, 2017 DirectSat satellite installers in South Holland voted union yes and will continue to be represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21.  These workers are trailblazers in their industry they are the first group at DirectSat to become IBEW members Read More...
Rock Island Members - Reach Their Goal!

Updated On: Jul 31, 2017 (13:07:00)
July 31, 2017 Our IBEW 21 members in the Rock Island Call Center were given what seemed like an impossible goal but after just the first week of the IBEW 21 Days of Giving - Back to School Supply Drive, they did it!  We contacted Bethany Home in Rock Island and inquired how many kids would need a backpack and they said they have 60 children in their program Read More...
DirectSat Workers Need your Help!

Updated On: Jul 28, 2017 (13:16:00)
July 28, 2017 DirectSat Technicians in South Holland voted to become members of IBEW Local 21 in 2014.  Since then management took benefits away from their workers.  They paid union avoidance attorneys to deny workers their right to obtain a first contract.  IBEW 21 and these workers have been fighting back Read More...
Buy Tickets Help Your Sister!

Updated On: Aug 04, 2017 (08:07:00)
July 24, 2017 Tickets are still available for the Gary Railcats Baseball game on Sunday, August 6th.  Admission to the game is only $10.  Tickets for the Slugger Meal are no longer available.  The proceeds of the event benefit our Lake County Dispatcher who lost her husband just prior to the birth of their first child Read More...
Back to School Supply Drive Starts Today!

Updated On: Jul 24, 2017 (09:05:00)
July 24, 2017 The IBEW 21 Days of Giving Back to School Supply Drive kicks off today.  We are asking all members to donate at least one school supply and $1 for the over 1000 children who are assisted by the charities we are helping, Mercy Home, My Joyful Heart, Crittenton Centers & Bethany Home Read More...
Great America Discounted Tickets

Updated On: Jul 20, 2017 (11:29:00)
July 20, 2017 IBEW members can purchase discounted tickets for admission to Six Flags Great America on 7/29, 7/30, 8/5 & 8/6. You can purchase tickets for $37 by visiting the Six Flags website Read More...
Congratulations to Our Scholarship Winners!

Updated On: Jul 19, 2017 (13:10:00)
July 19, 2017 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. Our Local awards scholarships of $1000 each Read More...
IBEW 21 White Sox Solidarity Event

Updated On: Jul 17, 2017 (10:44:00)
IBEW 21 Solidarity Event Join us on Union Day at Guaranteed Rate Field White Sox vs. Rays Special Ticket Pricing for Union Members! $5 - Upper Box Seats $25 - Lower Box (Limited Availability) * $10 – Parking Pass / $7 Read More...
Back to School Supply Drive Starts Soon!

Updated On: Jul 14, 2017 (08:53:00)
July 14, 2017 Sisters, Brothers, Retirees & Friends of IBEW Local 21, believe it or not we’ve reached that time in the summer when it is time to start thinking about sending the kids back to school! As we shop for our kids let’s also remember the children from the charities Local 21 helps who will be lacking the supplies they need for a successful school year Read More...
Get Your Kunas Fundraiser Tickets at Union Meetings

Updated On: Aug 04, 2017 (08:08:00)
July 12, 2017 You can get your 50/ 50 Raffle tickets and game tickets to help our Sister Amanda Johnson at the July Union meetings!   Dates and times for the meetings can be found here. Join us on Sunday, August 6th at a Gary Southshore Railcats Baseball Game Read More...
Solidarity Event to Help our Sister

Updated On: Aug 04, 2017 (08:10:00)
June 27, 2017 The IBEW 21 Michael A. Kunas Beneficiary Committee will be holding a solidarity fundraising event to help our Sister Amanda Johnson and other IBEW 21 members who have endured major setbacks or losses.  Join us on Sunday, August 6th at a Gary Southshore Railcats Baseball Game Read More...
Solidarity Event and Raffle to Assist IBEW 21 Members

Updated On: Aug 04, 2017 (08:11:00)
IBEW Local Union 21 Kunas Memorial Solidarity Event and 50/50 Raffle to Benefit our Sister Amanda Johnson and IBEW 21 Members in Need. Order All Your Tickets Now Here! Order Your Tickets Today Here. All Sales Final - All Purchases are Non-Refundable. Print the above bulletin board posting and distribute it to your coworkers by clicking here Read More...
IBEW Members Ratify Agreement with AT&T

Posted On: May 26, 2017 (14:11:08)
IBEW Members Ratify Agreement with AT&T Friday May 26, 2017 - 5:00pm (C.D.T.) – The membership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers System Council T-3 (IBEW SCT-3) employed by AT&T have voted to accept the tentative agreement that was reached on April 26, 2017 Read More...
Did You Get Your AT&T Ballot?

Updated On: May 12, 2017 (10:41:00)
May 12, 2017 AT&T Contract ratification ballots were mailed out last week.  If you didn’t get yours call the IBEW 21 Union Hall at 630-960-4466 ext. 0 or contact your Chief Steward or Business Representative.  Complete contract info can be found on ibew21.org Read More...
Wage Benefit Aid and Detailed AT&T Contract Changes

Updated On: Mar 21, 2018 (10:11:00)
May 10, 2017 To help members determine how the economics of the tentative agreement with AT&T affect them we have developed a Wage Benefit Aid.  It contains the economic gains for many job titles over the life of the contract vs the increase in monthly medical premiums Read More...
IBEW - AT&T Tentative Agreement Details Update

Updated On: May 03, 2017 (11:05:00)
Friday, April 28, 2017 - Earlier this week the IBEW SCT-3 announced a new tentative agreement was reached with AT&T. This update contains more information on changes made to articles, appendixes, memorandums and letters. More information and a contract overview will be provided at the May IBEW Local 21 Union meetings and specially called meetings which can be found here Read More...
Union & Specially Called AT&T Contract Overview Meetings

Updated On: Apr 27, 2017 (17:30:00)
April 27, 2017 May Union meetings have changed and additional AT&T Contract Overview meetings will be held during the Month of May.  Please print a copy of the May meeting bulletin board posting for your work location by clicking here Read More...
IBEW – AT&T Reach Early Tentative Agreement

Updated On: May 01, 2017 (11:13:00)
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 - 2:00pm (CDT) - The IBEW System Council T-3 (SCT-3) and AT&T reached a tentative agreement on a new five-year contract covering approximately 5,000 employees working for the company nationwide primarily in Illinois and Northwest Indiana Read More...
Help Build a Home for a Vet!

Updated On: Apr 20, 2017 (07:50:00)
April 20, 2017 IBEW Local 21 is proud to sponsor A Soldier’s Journey Home to benefit U.S. Army SPC Anthony (Tony) Chobanov who served in the wars in both Afghanistan and Iraq.  At the young age of 19, Tony walked into the Army recruiting office and pledged his life to the service and defense of America Read More...
IBEW & AT&T to Begin Bargaining Talks

Updated On: Mar 27, 2017 (08:56:00)
March 21, 2017 – Today the IBEW System Council T-3 (IBEW SCT-3) and AT&T agreed to begin “early bargaining" to renegotiate their collective bargaining agreement that is set to expire on June 24, 2017.  The agreement covers employees working for the company across the United States with the majority working in Illinois and Northwest Indiana Read More...
Cards Cubs Game CANCELED

Updated On: Mar 08, 2017 (14:10:00)
March 8, 2017 The Cards Cubs solidarity event that we had planned for May 13th has been CANCELED.  The Cards were unwilling to guarantee a fixed ticket price because of their dynamic pricing policy.  Since our last discussion with the Cards they have increase their ticket prices as a result it is with great disappointment that we canceled this event Read More...
Start Your Week Off Right

Updated On: Mar 05, 2017 (16:51:00)
March 5, 2017 Take your IBEW 21 AT&T Bargaining Survey tonight by clicking here.  All surveys must be completed by Wednesday March 8th.  Your username is your Union Card number. Your password is solidarity21 unless you have previously changed your password.  If you dont know your card number contact bobp@ibew21.org. Save the Date Read More...
In 6 Days!

Updated On: Mar 02, 2017 (05:20:00)
6 Days! March 2, 2017 Your IBEW 21 AT&T Bargaining Survey needs to be completed in 6 Days! If you haven’t completed yours do it now by clicking here. All surveys must be completed by March 8th! If you do not know your union card number contact bobp@ibew21 Read More...
Mercy Home needs More Volunteers!

Updated On: Mar 01, 2017 (09:50:00)
March 1, 2017 We were just contacted by Mercy Home and they are hoping more IBEW 21 members and retirees could volunteer for their March for Kids Events that start this Saturday.  They don’t have enough volunteers and need our help.  They know it is short notice but if you can volunteer this Saturday in Forest Park it would be greatly appreciated Read More...
Be a Winner!

Updated On: Feb 24, 2017 (11:07:00)
February 24, 2017 The IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarship Committee is accepting 2017 scholarship applications from IBEW 21 members and their immediate family.  Applicants must submit an application and a 1000 word essay or show their creativity on the “Pros and cons of increasing the minimum wage”.  All materials must be received by Friday, May 5, 2017 Read More...
Dinner Time!

Updated On: Feb 23, 2017 (15:07:00)
February 23, 2017 As you sit down to dinner tonight talk to your family about the issues that are important to you then take the IBEW 21 AT&T Bargaining Survey by clicking here.  All responses are due by March 8th. Your username is your Union Card number. Your password is solidarity21 unless you have previously changed your password. Solidarity Read More...
Solidarity Events! - March For Kids

Updated On: Feb 22, 2017 (11:48:00)
February 22, 2017 IBEW 21 members, retirees and their families are being asked to help spread awareness about the plight of abused, neglected and abandoned young people. Please join your IBEW 21 sisters and brothers by volunteering.  We will March for Kids to help the children served by Mercy Home. Saturday March 4th - Noon Forest Park St Read More...
IBEW 21 - AT&T Bargaining Survey

Updated On: Nov 02, 2017 (08:52:00)
DISREGARD THIS MESSAGE IT IS BEING USED AS A TEST PAGE!!!! - BOB P. 11-2-17 Tuesday, February 14, 2017 IBEW Local Union 21 has posted the 2017 AT&T Bargaining survey on our website. It is designed to be completed by all IBEW 21 members currently working at AT&T. We are asking all current Local 21 AT&T members to take the time to fill out the survey completely Read More...
Do We Have Your Updated Info

Updated On: Feb 10, 2017 (14:59:00)
February 10, 2012 In order for IBEW 21 members to keep up to date on what is happening across our Local, we need to make sure we have your updated contact info.  If you do not get text or email updates from Local 21 or you would like to change the email address or cell phone number we send these messages to, please update your contact information by visiting ibew21 Read More...
Time is Running Out for Illni Tickets & to Volunteer!

Updated On: Jan 16, 2017 (08:01:00)
January 16, 2017 Volunteer in Mokena We still need a few more volunteers to help us this Saturday, January 21st at 9 am at My Joyful Heart in Mokena.  We will be helping them move donations boxes in their warehouse.  We are volunteering our time because they operate on a shoe string budget and they no longer have anyone working in their warehouse Read More...
IBEW 21 mourns the loss of Sister Audrey Anderson

Updated On: Jan 13, 2017 (17:55:00)
January 13, 2017 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of Sister Audrey Anderson, who worked at AT&T in Peoria, Illinois.   Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends Read More...
2017 Meetings - Vols Needed – BBall Tickets

Updated On: Jan 09, 2017 (12:49:00)
January 9, 2017 Start the New Year off right by going to a union meeting.  The dates and locations for the 2017 Union meetings have been posted on ibew21.org.  It is only January and circumstances may force changes please check your bulletin boards and our website for meeting updates. Volunteers Needed Read More...
Union Solidarity Event at U of I

Updated On: Jan 06, 2017 (16:15:00)
January 6. 2017 Join your IBEW 21 Brothers & Sisters and their families on Saturday February 4th at an Illini basketball game. The University of Illinois is offering IBEW 21 members the opportunity to join Union members from across Illinois in solidarity as the Illini takes on the Golden Gophers.   The tickets to the game are only $20.  Tipoff is 3 p.m Read More...
Volunteers For Heavy Lifting Needed

Updated On: Jan 04, 2017 (10:09:00)
January 4, 2017 We hope you enjoyed your holidays. As we start 2017, we continue our commitment to assist those in need in the communities where we live and work.  My Joyful Heart in Mokena is one of the organizations that receives items our members donate during our IBEW 21 Days of Giving drives.  We are one of their “Partners in Hope Read More...
AT&T Announces Surplus in Illinois

Updated On: Dec 15, 2016 (11:44:00)
Thursday, December 15, 2016 - Today, AT&T announced a surplus of employees in Illinois. The job cuts of 36 employees will affect members represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW 21). Customer Systems Technician – Business Service Organization RCA - #3 1 - 1530 Wabash Ave., Springfield  1 - 1501 E Washington St Read More...
IBEW 21 Mourns the Loss of Brother Patrick J. Houlihan

Updated On: Dec 14, 2016 (14:32:00)
December 14, 2016 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of Brother Patrick J. Houlihan Jr., Customer Systems Technician - Alsip, Illinois. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation: Friday, December 16, 2016 - 4p.m. to 8p.m. Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home - Burbank 4950 W Read More...
It’s Cold Work Safe! Buy a Kid a Coat

Updated On: Dec 09, 2016 (10:01:00)
December 8, 2016 WORK SAFE! With the extremely cold weather hitting our area we remind all members to work safely when helping the customers we serve. All members should review the safety documentation given to them by their employers Read More...
Desperate Need of Toy & Coat Donations

Updated On: Dec 08, 2016 (08:38:00)
December 6, 2016 The IBEW 21 Days of Giving Toy & Coat Drive will conclude on Monday December 12th and we are far short of our goal.  If you able, please consider making a donation so we can brighten the holidays for children in need in the areas where we live and work Read More...
Helping Our Wounded Brother

Updated On: Dec 06, 2016 (09:57:00)
December 2, 2016 Dear IBEW 21 Members and Friends, As many of you may have heard on Monday, November 28, 2016, a worker from AT&T was robbed and shot after following his assailant’s demands.  The story appeared in many news outlets.  The AT&T employee is an IBEW Local 21 Union member Read More...
IBEW 21 Volunteers Needed at Mercy Home in Chicago

Updated On: Nov 22, 2016 (10:40:00)
November 22, 2016 Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago needs IBEW 21 volunteers to help out at their Aftercare Christmas party on Thursday, December 15th from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. They need us to fill a number of roles such as setting up, guest check-in, assisting with kid’s activities, the toy table and helping Santa Read More...
IBEW 21 Days of Giving Toy & Coat Drive kicks off today!

Updated On: Nov 21, 2016 (08:37:00)
IBEW 21 Days of Giving Toy & Coat Drive kicks off today! As we enter the holiday season it is time for us to once again brighten the holidays for children who are assisted by charities in the areas where we live and work.  The IBEW 21 Days of Giving Toy and Coat Drive kicks off today Read More...
Post-Election Message from IBEW International President Lonnie R. Stephenson

Updated On: Dec 08, 2016 (08:39:00)
November 14, 2016 Donald Trump has been elected the 45th president of the United States, and I offer my congratulations to the president-elect. I also offer my thanks to Hillary Clinton on her hard-fought campaign Read More...
IBEW 21 Days of Giving Toy & Coat Drive

Updated On: Nov 18, 2016 (13:55:00)
November 10, 2016 Now that the Election is behind us it is time to start thinking about the holidays. The IBEW 21 Days of Giving Toy and Coat Drive will run from November 21st – December 11th. Please start talking to your Brothers and Sisters about the drive. You will be able to donate online here Read More...
Read Important Frontline Election News

Updated On: Nov 10, 2016 (18:19:00)
November 7, 2016 It is the day before the election that everyone can’t wait to end and many members still haven’t voted or received their latest issue of Frontline that contains important election articles and endorsements. Please read Frontline before heading to the polls Read More...
Time to Celebrate – Read Frontline!

Updated On: Nov 10, 2016 (18:22:00)
November 3, 2016 The Cubs have finally won the World Series the best way to celebrate is to read the latest edition of Frontline.   Ok - maybe it is the third or fourth best way.  Now that we have your attention we just wanted to let you know that the October issue of Frontline is working its way through the postal system Read More...
IBEW 21 – AT&T Reach Agreement to Resolve Surplus

Updated On: Nov 02, 2016 (12:30:00)
November 2, 2016 On September 15, 2016 AT&T declared a surplus.  Since the declaration IBEW 21 leadership and AT&T have been in discussions to alleviate the surplus.  Your IBEW 21 leadership has reached a non-precedent setting agreement with management to resolve the surplus Read More...
Endorsements - Early Voting - Yard Signs - Stickers

Updated On: Oct 14, 2016 (17:00:00)
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 Read More...
The AT&T Annual Benefit Enrollment Period is Here!

Updated On: Oct 12, 2016 (11:12:00)
October 12, 2016 The Open Enrollment period for 2017 benefits for AT&T Active Employees started on Monday, October 10th at 7 a.m. and will continue through Friday, October 21st at 7 p.m. Central time Read More...
Fright Fest - October Union Meetings

Updated On: Oct 06, 2016 (12:08:00)
Fright Fest - October Union Meetings October 6, 2016 Union meetings start next week.  Find out the latest news by attending a meeting.  Dates, times and locations can be found here. Fright Fest Great America is offering IBEW members discounted tickets to Fright Fest for admission on October 14th -16th.  Tickets are only $36 dollars which is a savings of over 50% Read More...
AT&T Announces Surplus in Illinois & Northwest Indiana

Updated On: Sep 15, 2016 (15:20:00)
Thursday, September 15, 2016 - Today, AT&T announced a surplus of 69 employees in Illinois and Northwest Indiana. The job cuts will affect employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW 21). Customer Systems Technicians – TFS Organization & Business Services RCA - #2 1 - 124 Northport Dr., Alton 1 - 2501 N. Center St Read More...
IBEW 21 Mourns the Loss of Brother Robert C. Burger Jr.

Updated On: Aug 30, 2016 (12:48:00)
August 30, 2016 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of Brother Robert C. Burger Jr., Customer Systems Technician - Peoria, Illinois. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family Read More...
Order Your Football Tickets Today!

Updated On: Aug 26, 2016 (09:54:00)
August 26, 2016 There are still seats available for the Union Day - University of Illinois football game on Saturday, September 10th when Lovie Smith and the ILLINI take on the #22 ranked North Carolina Tar Heels at Memorial Stadium.  Game time is 6:30 p.m. Tickets which include food and drinks at a pregame tailgate are only $15 Read More...
IBEW 21 Mourns the Loss of Brother Sherman Hammons

Updated On: Aug 24, 2016 (11:31:00)
August 24, 2016 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of Brother Sherman Hammons, Premises Technician, Skokie IL. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Arrangements: Viewing: Friday, August 26, 2016 3:00 – 7:00 p.m Read More...
IBEW 21 Mourns the Loss of Brother Derick Hudson

Updated On: Aug 17, 2016 (10:38:00)
August 17, 2016 IBEW Local Union 21 mourns the loss of Brother Derick Hudson, Customer Systems Technician, Chicago, IL. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Arrangements as follows: Viewing: Friday, August 19, 2016 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Burton Funeral Home 6217 S Read More...
AT&T/DIRECTV Employees Vote to Approve Contract Agreements

Updated On: Aug 15, 2016 (17:36:00)
BREAKING NEWS AT&T/DIRECTV Employees Vote to Approve Contract Agreements August 15, 2016 - Downers Grove, IL - As we reported last month, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers System Council T-3 (IBEW SCT-3) and AT&T reached a tentative agreement for over 3,000 employees recently organized who work at DIRECTV/AT&T Read More...
 
 
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