The IBEW Government Affairs Department is committed to advancing the IBEW’s mission and improving the lives of all members through supporting education, advocacy, mobilization, public policy, and legal and administrative action. The political education and legislative activism of IBEW is developed and administered by the Government Affairs Department at the IBEW International Office.
This Government Affairs Department oversees one of the most powerful political action programs for working people. This includes:
Deploying legislative and administrative strategy
Developing educational materials on current issues and candidates
Sharing timely online resources for registrars
The department also delivers training for local union leadership, registrars, and state and district coordinators that provides attendees with the tools and knowledge to sharpen or expand their local political programs.
Check out our grassroots resources for ways to communicate the importance of political action near you
“The use of hydrogen as a low-carbon, environmentally-friendly alternative energy carrier and fuel is very promising and has the potential to support upwards of 700,000 jobs domestically,” said IBEW Government Affairs Department Director Danielle Eckert.
Support our commitment to improving the lives of all IBEW members by contributing to our efforts to promote IBEW education, advocacy, and public policy.
Director: Danielle Eckert
(202) 728-6046
governmentaffairs@ibew.org
