IBEW Local 8

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Welcome to Local 8!

IBEW Local 8 represents more than 2000 members in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan providing skilled craftsmen in the electrical construction industry including commercial, industrial, alternative energy, instrumentation, residential and voice-data-video.

Our apprenticeship training programs offer students on-the-job training while attending class at our state-of-the-art Joint Apprenticeship Training Center. Providing highly skilled electricians for our customers is the goal of the IBEW.

Members also have the opportunity to take journeyman education classes in order to improve their skills and to continue to provide customers with the best trained workforce.

Local 8's jurisdiction covers Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Williams and Wood Counties in Ohio and Hillsdale, Lenawee and Monroe Counties in Michigan.

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September 21, 2020

Upcoming Events

Regular Union Meeting
Sep 21, 2020

Motorcycle Club
Sep 21, 2020
JATC

Building Corp Meeting
Sep 21, 2020

Fremont Unit Meeting
Sep 22, 2020
1310 Siler St. Fremont, OH

Blood Drive
Sep 22, 2020

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Main Office

807 Lime City Rd

Rossford, OH 43460

419-666-8920

Office hours:

Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday 7:30 am - 11:30 am

Adrian Unit

Adrian Armory

230 W. Maumee St.

Parking and entrance in rear; meeting in the lower level main room

Adrian, MI 49221

419-481-0093

*Union meetings are held the
2nd Wednesday of the month.*

Defiance Unit

623 W. Second St.

Defiance, OH 43512

419-346-3771

*Unit meetings are held the
3rd Tuesday of the month.**

Findlay Unit

120 W. Front St.

Findlay, OH 45840

419-266-2675

*Unit meetings are held the
2nd Tuesday of the month.*

Fremont Unit

1310 Siler Street

Fremont, OH 43420

419-266-2675

*Unit meetings are held the
4th Tuesday of the month.*

Important Links

ACT Ohio

AFL-CIO

EWMC

IBEW - International Office

IBEW - Fourth District

IBEW - Sixth District

Mesothelioma Prognosis

Mass Mutual

Mesotheliomaveterans.org

NEBF - NEAP

Northwest OH Building Trades

Ohio Clean Energy Jobs Alliance

Widman & Franklin LLC

Brian G. Malloy
https://www.durstfuneralhome.com/obituary/Brian-Malloy

It is with great sadness to report the passing of International Vice President Brian G. Malloy. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

International Office Communication regarding Brian Malloy's passing

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WHY THE IBEW AND LOCAL 8 SUPORT JOE BIDEN

WHAT EVERY UNION MEMBER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS

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Local 8 has ordered t-shirts for this year that will be available for purchase.

*Please check the website for updates on when the t-shirts arrive.

Please check out the Cancellations - Events/Meetings
section below for more cancellations.

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Brother Greg McCann has been named the 2020 TAUC James J. Willis Craftperson of the Year.
https://www.tauc.org/toolsResources/industry/index.cfm?fa=article&id=2460

Brother Greg was nominated by GEM, Inc. (part of the Rudolph Libbe Group) for his role in the construction of First Solar's modular manufacturing plant in Lake Township, Ohio.
Congratulations Greg McCann!
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Brothers and Sisters:

The Membership Meeting for Monday, September 21,2020 has been cancelled.
The Local 8 Dinner Dance scheduled for October 24, 2020 has been cancelled.

We are planning an information meeting on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 7:00pm for members who want an update on Local 8 and any concerns or questions.Social distancing will be followed along with masks required. No refreshments at this time.
There will be a limit of approximately 80 member’s total.

Thank you,

Roy B. Grosswiler

posted 9.16.2020

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How the President’s Powers Affects the IBEW

How the President's Powers Affects the IBEW Click the link https://vimeo.

Local 8 Dinner Dance 2020

The Local 8 Dinner Dance scheduled for October 24, 2020 has been CANCELLED. If you were receiving a 50 + year service pin we can mail it or present it to you in person.

Toledo JATC - Part Time Instructor

Quarterly Dues

Quarterly Dues and PBF contributions will NOT increase in 2021. They will remain the same as 2020.

Blood Drives

We will be hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 3:00pm - 8:00 pm and Saturday, December 26, 2020 from 9:00am - 3:00pm.

Local 8 Hockey Team - Gun Raffle

The Local 8 Hockey Team's Annual Gun Raffle winner is Brian Reardon. Congratulations Brian.

Passing of IVP Brian Malloy

It is with great sadness to report the passing of our Fourth District Vice President Brian Malloy. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Volunteers Needed for Phone Banks

Local 8 Members, Families and Friends Local 8 needs help with phone banks. Training and talking points will be provided and calling will be from home. There will be several times available in each of the upcoming weeks leading up to Election Day to easily accommodate our busy schedules. Call Mike Brubaker at 419-360-2337 or Local 8 at 419-666-8920 to better our futures.

The General Election is November 3, 2020! Register now!!! • Ohio and Michigan Voting Information • Ohio voters can register to vote, view voting options, and learn more about the election by visiting this website: www.voteohio.gov Michigan voters can register to vote, view voting options, and learn more about the election by visiting this website: www.

2019 Meeting Attendance Incentives

2019 Meeting Attendance Incentives/gift cards can be picked up at the Union Hall. However, we haven't received the Bass Pro cards yet. Please call the hall (419-666-8920) if you have any questions.

Cancellations - Events/Meetings Still Planned

The Local 8 Dinner Dance scheduled for October 24, 2020 has been CANCELLED.
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Retiree’s Meetings Until further notice, all Retiree Club meetings are cancelled.
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The Local 8 Perch Tournament scheduled for September has been cancelled.
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The IBEW OPC Hockey Tournament re-scheduled for September 18-19, 2020 has been cancelled.

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Robert Simon Receives Retirement Watch for 42 years of service

Retiree Tom Curley recieves his 60-Year Pin

Dave Sampsell Receives Retirement Watch
President Eric Grosswiler presented Brother Dave Sampsell with a watch for 42 years of service to the IBEW.

Miracle League Builds a New Concession Stand
The Miracle League in Northwood, OH has built a new concession stand. Volunteers are needed to install the wiring. Interested? Call the hall.

Congratulations to new Local 8 Members who were recently Sworn into Membership
Pictured are VDV Members Devon Gimenez, Ethan Aubry, Pamela Buck, Molly Box, DeLon Johnson, Andrea Jahns, Nathaniel Kroyer-Noonan, & CW Nathan Willow

Jim Zemenski Receives Watch
President Eric Grosswiler presented Brother Jim Zemenski with a watch for 39 years of service to the IBEW.

Labor Day Toledo 2019

Monroe Labor Day Parade 2019

2019 15th Annual Local 8 Perch Tournament

2019 Bowling Tournament

Retiree's Club at the Mud Hens Game

Adrian Unit Steak Fry

2019 IBEW East Coast Motorcycle Ride

Latin Labor Council