IBEW 159 has deep roots in our local community, supports many charities and causes, provides learning opportunities for members, and reaches out to and engages with community partners.
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Vote Tuesday, August 11!
Polls are open 07:00 am-8:00 pm
Plan ahead! When will YOU vote?
If you plan to vote in person on August 11,
confirm your polling location at www.MyVote.wi.gov
To vote, bring acceptable photo ID,
see https://bringit.wi.gov/ for details.
Your unexpired Wisconsin driver license is the easiest ID to use. It does NOT need your current address to be suitable ID for voting.
You CAN register to vote at the polls on Tuesday.
To register, be sure to bring acceptable proof of residence (see www.MyVote.wi.gov for details).
Examples: a current Wisconsin driver license or ID card (with your current address), current utility bill, pay stub, current residential lease, property tax bill, etc.
See more options at https://elections.wi.gov/sites/default/files/publication/137/proof_of_residence_guide_pdf_13964.pdf
Read on for more info and links for other counties.… Read more... “Vote Tuesday, August 11!”
Apprenticeship Application Deadline August 21, 2020
To receive Apprenticeship application, email to office@ibew159.org, or give us call (608) 255-2989 ext 113 between 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
April 6, 2020: Election and Voting Update
NO FOOLING
Spring Election and Presidential Primary is Tuesday, April 7. VOTE!
Safer at Home Order
Read the full order at the end of this post. Construction Trades are exempt from the order as described below (emphasis added):
n. Critical trades. Building and Construction Tradesmen and
Tradeswomen, and other trades including but not limited to
plumbers, electricians, carpenters, laborers, sheet metal, iron
workers, masonry, pipe trades, fabricators, finishers,
exterminators, pesticide application, cleaning and janitorial
staff for commercial and governmental properties, security staff,
operating engineers, HVAC, painting, moving and relocation
services, forestry and arborists, and other service providers who
provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety,
sanitation, and essential operation of residences, Essential
Activities, Essential Governmental Functions, and Essential
Businesses and Operations.
March 23, 2020: COVID-19 Update
159 Family,
Governor Evers has issued an order that will go into effect tomorrow:
- “Under the order, people will be able to go to grocery stores, doctor’s offices and pharmacies and go outside to exercise or walk a dog. But people will be required to stay at home for most other reasons and the governor noted that means “no sleepovers, no playdates and no dinner parties with friends and neighbors.”
- Businesses will be forced to close unless they are deemed to provide essential services.
- Restaurants, which were closed by the governor last week for dine-in service, will be able to continue to provide delivery and curbside takeout, according to the governor.
- Some manufacturers, such as paper product maker Kimberly-Clark Corp., may also stay open under the governor’s order.
How to Sign the Book Electronically due to COVID-19
Updated: May 8, 2020
March 20th 2020 – COVID-19 Update
Union News
- The April union meeting has been canceled.
- For now, all upcoming union events and classes have been cancelled or postponed until further notice. Apprentices should have received notice about arrangements for their classes. Apprentices should monitor their email. All Madison College facilities will remain closed until May 15.
- Exception: the Local 159 Executive Board meeting cannot be cancelled (per the International Office), and will be held by conference call.
- Apprenticeship applications are not being taken, for now.
- Negotiations will continue for all contracts. There will be Inside talks next week. VDV talks have been scheduled.
- The WEEBF office will be open for phone calls, but not for walk-in visitors, 608.276.9111.
- Watch for ongoing updates on the Local 159 website and Facebook page.