IBEW Local 8
TOLEDO, OHIO
  • May 09, 2021
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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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    Upcoming Events
    IBEW Sister's Meeting
    May 09, 2021
     IBEW Local 8 hall 807 Lime City Rd. Rossford, OH 43460
    Executive Board Meeting
    May 10, 2021
    Findlay Unit Meeting
    May 11, 2021
     120 W.Front St. Findlay, OH
    Adrian Unit Meeting
    May 12, 2021
    Retiree' Club Meeting
    May 12, 2021
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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
    American Legion Post #3
    120 W. Front St.
    Findlay, OH 45840
    419-266-2675
    *Unit meetings are held the
    2nd Tuesday of the month.*
    Fremont Unit
    Bricklayers & Masons Local 46
    1310 Siler Street
    Fremont, OH 43420
    419-266-2675
    *Unit meetings are held the
    4th Tuesday of the month.*

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      Cancer Benefit for Sister Courtney Fountain

      Local 8 Sister Courtney Fountain was diagnosed with cancer in 2017. At the time, she was a VDV Apprentice and later topped out as a Journeyman in 2019. Recently, she found out that the cancer has come back. A Spaghetti Dinner benefit has been scheduled for Saturday, May 22 from 3:00 - 7:00 pm at Local 8's union hall. Click on this link for details.
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      Ratification Meeting Scheduled for May 10

      We have reached a tentative agreement for the Inside Agreement. We will hold a ratification meeting on Monday May 10th at 7pm at the Premier Banquet hall, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd Toledo, Ohio 43614. This meeting will include the allocation of the 2020 increase / amount $1.90. We temporarily allocated $1.36 to wages, $.04 to NEBF and $.
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      The Fourth District Wants Photos!

      The Fourth District is looking for photos of IBEW members on the job, training, participating in community events, etc... See the letter below for more details.
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      Mud Hen Tickets Available!

      Local 8 has bleacher-seat tickets available for the Mud Hen games in May.
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      Union Meetings Back On!

      We will be returning to regular membership meetings beginning Monday, May 3, 2021. Social distancing guidelines will be followed including wearing masks. There will be limited seating so we are asking that retirees attend only if necessary.
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      4/6/2021 UPDATE - NDREA

      4/6/2021 NECA / IBEW Agreement to Suspend the National Disease Response Agreement (NDREA)  Please click the link for more information NECA / IBEW Agreement to Suspend the National Disease Response Agreement (NDREA) 
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      Empowerment Retirement Education Meeting

      Empower Retirement and Local 8 invite you to attend a live group virtual financial wellness education session.
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      Workers' Pensions Saved! A Message from Sherrod Brown

      Friend, We finally did it - WE SAVED PENSIONS FOR MILLIONS OF WORKERS AND RETIREES.
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      Regal Beloit is Hiring

      Regal Beloit, Marathon Special Products, located in Bowling Green, OH is hiring. Check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79H7VZW75TQ  to see what the company is all about.
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      NEBF/NEAP Portal - Benefit Information

      Members have the ability to log onto the NEBF/NEAP portal to update your information, gain access to your benefits, print their 1099R form and more.   Click on Liaison Alert for more information.
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      A Message from Business Manager Roy B. Grosswiler

      Dear Brothers and Sisters:

      We have reached a tentative inside agreement with the contractors association.

      We will hold a ratification meeting on Monday May 10th at 7pm at the Premier Banquet hall, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd Toledo, Ohio 43614 .

      This meeting will include the allocation of the 2020 increase / amount $1.90.

      We temporarily allocated $1.36 to wages, $.04 to NEBF and $.50 cents to health care last year through the Executive Board.

      Social distancing and guidelines along with Mask requirements will be enforced.

      Thanks for your patience through these challenging times.

      Roy B. Grosswiler
      Business Manager

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      Congratulations Retiree John DiMaria on receiving your 50-year pin from President Eric Grosswiler.
      Congratulations Retiree Ronald Murphy on receiving your 50-year pin from BM Roy B. Grosswiler.
      Congratulations Retiree Gary Lazette on receiving your 50-year pin from President Eric Grosswiler.
      Congratulations to Brother Paul Papp on receiving his retirement watch for 23 years of service!
      Congratulations to Retiree Ken Nachtman on 39 years of service to IBEW Local 8!
      Congratulations to our new Members who were recently Sworn into Membership
      Twelve Inside Apprentices, four VDV Apprentices and 1 Construction Wireman were sworn in by President Eric Grosswiler on March 4, 2021.
      Congratulations to our new Members who were recently Sworn into Membership
      President Eric Grosswiler sworn in VDV Apprentices Kristopher Weidner and Cody Clark and Inside Apprentice Chandler Cannon on March 1, 2021.
      Congratulations to Retiree Paul Pakulski on 36 years of service!
      President Eric Grosswiler presented Retiree Paul Pakulski his watch for 36 years of service.
      Congratulations Retiree Jon Swinkey!
      Business Manager Roy B. Grosswiler presented Retiree Jon Swinkey a watch for 22 years of Service.
      Congratulations to our new Members who were recently Sworn into Membership
      Congratulations Eric Browning and John Zimmerman
      Congratulations to New Members Sworn In on January 15, 2021.
      McCoy Butler, Sean Casey, Chad Conner, John Kohler, Reginald McCune Jr., & Michael-David Poulson.
      Congratulations Brother Chuck Graham!
      Congratulations to Brother Chuck Graham on receiving your retirement watch for 35 years of service.

      Business Manager Roy B. Grosswiler presented Retire Richard Pickard with his 40-year pin.
      Brothers Terry Short, Rob Loe & Craig Short volunteered at the Miracle League.

      Members Derrick Stout, Kobey Bemis, Simon Tomell, Carson Selley, Annabelle Malan, Lucas Michael volunteered at the Miracle League.
      Brother Arnie Buehler Receives Retirement Watch and Pin
      President Eric Grosswiler presented Brother Arnie Buehler with his retirement watch and pin for 40 years of service to the IBEW.
      Ellen Morris Receives Retirement Watch
      Assistant Bus. Manager Bill Box presented Sister Ellen Morris with her retirement watch. Congratulations Ellen!
      Brother Chris Bonczek Receives Retirement Watch
      Assistant Bus. Manager Bill Box presented Brother Chris Bonczek with his retirement watch.
      Brother William Widman Receives Service Pin & Retirement Watch
      Asst. Business Manager Bill Box presented Brother Bill Widman with his service pin for 22 yrs of service and retirement watch.
      Retiree Howard Show Receives Service Pin & Retirement Watch
      Howard Show was presented his retirement watch & service pin by Asst. Business Manager Bill for 24 years of service.

      President Eric Grosswiler presented Retiree Phil Davis with his 50-yr pin. Congratulations Phil!
      Congratulations to Retiree Chuck Wistinghausen on his 50-yr pin presented by Pres Eric Grosswiler.
      Congratulations Retiree Lawrence Kerstetter on receiving your 50-year pin from BM Roy B. Grosswiler.
      Congratulations to our new Members who were recently Sworn into Membership
      Congratulations to our new Members who were recently Sworn into Membership
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