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 legislative and political education and activism of IBEW is organized and administered through the Government Affairs Department at the IBEW International Office.
This department oversees one of the country’s strongest political action programs for working people by:
The development and deployment of legislative and administrative strategy
Developing educational materials on current issues and candidates
The department also delivers training for local union leadership, registrars, and state and district coordinators to provide attendees with the tools and knowledge needed to develop or enhance their local union political program.
Check out our grassroots resources for ways to communicate the importance of political action near you.
“It’s not good luck or abundant sunshine that is putting IBEW members to work,” said Local 357’s assistant business manager Lamare Jones. “It’s game-changing investments by the Biden administration…”
Help us continue advancing and improving the lives of all IBEW members by supporting our efforts to provide excellent education, advocacy, mobilization, public policy, and legal and administrative action.
Director: Danielle Eckert
(202) 728-6046
governmentaffairs@ibew.org
