Today AT&T announced a surplus impacting their employees in Illinois. The job cuts will affect employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21 (IBEW 21). AT&T is once again turning its back on rural Midwestern Americans and in favor of workers in Bratislava, Slovakia.

IBEW Local Union 21 is saddened to announce the passing of our Sister Latoya Johnson who worked at the City of Chicago OEMC 911 Center.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Latoya ’s family and friends, co-workers and all of our members at the OEMC. Visitation Thursday, June 15, 2023 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM A.A Rayner & Sons 318 E, 71st St.

IBEW - AT&T Chicago Grace Street Call Center Article by Article 2023 Tentative Agreement Highlights May 25, 2023 - This update contains information on changes made to articles, appendixes, memorandums and letters to the IBEW System Council T-3 (SCT-3) and AT&T four-year tentative agreement covering employees working for the company at the Chicago Grace Street Call Center.

Breaking News - AT&T Grace Street Agreement Reached. Tuesday, May 23, 2023 8:00pm (CDT) - The IBEW System Council T-3 (SCT-3) and AT&T Diversified Services reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year Yellow Mobility contract covering approximately 160 employees working for the company at the Chicago Grace Street call center. Details of the tentative agreement will be released in the days to come. The new tentative agreement must be voted on and accepted by the members of the IBEW. The IBEW SCT-3 will present the contract to its members over the next few weeks through a series of meetings and other communications. Complete ratification information and detailed contractual changes will be provided as soon as possible.

Monday, May 22, 2023 - 5:00pm (CDT) - The IBEW SCT-3 Council and AT&T Diversified Services have agreed to extend the IBEW Yellow collective bargaining agreement while talks to reach a new contract continue.  The current IBEW Yellow collective bargaining agreement is now extended through the end of the day, Tuesday May 23, 2023.

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. The agreement extends the current IBEW Yellow collective bargaining agreement through 11:59 PM on May 22, 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. Applications must be received by Friday, June 2, 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. Harold had served as a Steward in the IBEW since the 1970’s. He became a Chief Steward in 1994 and in 2001 was promoted to Business Representative. Upon learning of his passing, Local 21 President Business - Manager Paul Wright said, "Harold was a great mentor and an even better friend. He will truly be missed." Brother Hess was a friend to many and will be fondly remembered for his great sense of humor.

Grace Street members don't forget to take your IBEW 21 Grace Street Bargaining Survey. The deadline to participate is March 11, 2023. From February 23rd-March 5th if you have trouble accessing the survey, contact IBEW 21 Business Representative John Dolsen at jdolsen@ibew21.org.

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. The deadline to participate is March 11, 2023.