Alaska IBEW

Alaska IBEW The IBEW is among the world’s strongest labor organizations, representing workers in a range of skilled occupations in a wide variety of fields.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers was founded in St. Louis, Missouri on November 28, 1891. IBEW Local 1547 was chartered in Alaska on October 1, 1946, assuming the jurisdiction of IBEW work in Alaska from Local 46 in Seattle, and continues to advocate for safety and protection of the rights of electrical and communications workers, as well as local government employees, health care industry employees, and many more non-construction occupations. Local 1547 represents workers in many diverse construction classifications including power linemen, inside wiremen, power plant workers and technicians, mechanics, warehouse workers, line clearance tree trimmers and heavy equipment operators. Classifications in communications include telephone linemen, installation and repair workers, telephone operators, central office technicians, cable maintenance workers, and fiber optic specialists, just to name a few. We also take pride in knowing that our efforts in strengthening safety and worker rights benefit many other workers in our state, not just those we represent. Traditionally, people think of IBEW members as people who work with electricity—but over the years, other classifications have joined the ranks of Local 1547. Some of the many classifications we represent are: cooks, certified nursing assistants, clerks, accounting specialists, engineers, city and municipal employees, property management workers, maintenance custodians, gardeners, librarians, plant services workers, programmers, radar operators, cashiers and x-ray technicians. With close to 5000 members, IBEW Local 1547 is, we believe, one of the strongest unions in the state of Alaska.

09/29/2026
This effort is bigger than any one group of employees. It’s about workers choosing to have a voice. Every GCI employee d...
09/25/2026

This effort is bigger than any one group of employees. It’s about workers choosing to have a voice. Every GCI employee deserves the opportunity to stand together and be heard.

After GCI declined our request to recognize the desire of their employees to join the IBEW, we took the next step. We filled a petition with the NLRB to represent 8 GCI employees. We are now in hearing to determine the appropriate bargaining unit. We stand with these 8 and all GCI employees!

GCI, IBEW, Alaska, IBEW Local 1547, IBEW 1547

What a great turnout at our JKT meet and greet event! We were thrilled to welcome more than 90 members and their familie...
09/25/2026

What a great turnout at our JKT meet and greet event! We were thrilled to welcome more than 90 members and their families.

A big thank you to gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (JKT) and his running mate Zac Johnson for taking the time to meet with our membership, listen to their concerns, and answer questions about the issues that matter most to them. We truly appreciate the time and thoughtful conversation. And we are excited to work with you to build Alaska.

Thank you to everyone who attended, shared their perspectives, and helped make the event such a positive and meaningful gathering. Your participation and engagement are what make our membership strong.

We’re grateful for the continued involvement and support of our members and their families.

Fairbanks and Unit 102-members, join us at the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly meeting TONIGHT to show your suppor...
09/25/2026

Fairbanks and Unit 102-members, join us at the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly meeting TONIGHT to show your support for the Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) ordinance.

Community Workforce Agreements provide a reliable pipeline of skilled labor, create pathways into real careers, and improve project stability and promote high-quality construction. Help us say CWA YES for skilled workers, local jobs, and a stronger Fairbanks.

09/24/2026

It's that simple.

❗ACTION ALERT❗Fairbanks and Unit 102-members, please show up to the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly meeting on Thu...
09/23/2026

❗ACTION ALERT❗

Fairbanks and Unit 102-members, please show up to the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly meeting on Thursday, 9/24 at 5:30pm to show your support for the Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) ordinance.

Community Workforce Agreements provide a reliable pipeline of skilled labor, create pathways into real careers, and improve project stability and promote high-quality construction. Help us say CWA YES for skilled workers, local jobs, and a stronger Fairbanks.

If you can't make it Thursday night, you can submit your written comments to [email protected].

Questions? Reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]."

IBEW Local 1547 members and their families are invited to attend an upcoming meet-and-greet with gubernatorial candidate...
09/20/2026

IBEW Local 1547 members and their families are invited to attend an upcoming meet-and-greet with gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (JKT).
Join us for an opportunity to hear directly about his priorities and discuss the issues that matter to working people and our communities.
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
🕒 Time: 5pm
📍 Location: IBEW Hall, 3333 Denali Street, Anchorage, AK
This event is for IBEW Local 1547 members and their families only.

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3333 Denali Street, Ste 200
Anchorage, AK
99503

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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