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.

Brother Cody Butkiewicz, Apprentice Wireman for Fullford Electric, reminding us why the plumb bob is still on the tool l...
04/10/2026

Brother Cody Butkiewicz, Apprentice Wireman for Fullford Electric, reminding us why the plumb bob is still on the tool list!

A big welcome to the Alaska Power & Telephone power division employees on Prince of Wales!This victory has been a long t...
03/18/2026

A big welcome to the Alaska Power & Telephone power division employees on Prince of Wales!

This victory has been a long time coming, and it happened because this group stood strong together and voted UNION YES on March 10. Your solidarity made it possible - welcome! ✊

03/17/2026

❗Attention Mat-Su Members❗

Because nominations for our upcoming Local Union election will take place at the April Unit 101 General Meeting, the Mat-Su Valley office will not be broadcasting the meeting over Zoom for the April meeting. We will resume broadcast of the Unit 101 General Meetings in May.

If you wish to attend the April Unit 101 General Meeting, please do so in-person at the Anchorage Hall, at 3333 Denali Street.

Thank you for your understanding!

MOVING GAS FROM THE NORTH SLOPE IS A PIPE DREAM THAT CAN COME TRUE“We’ve talked about a gas pipeline for decades. Alaska...
03/13/2026

MOVING GAS FROM THE NORTH SLOPE IS A PIPE DREAM THAT CAN COME TRUE

“We’ve talked about a gas pipeline for decades. Alaska has seen big projects stall before and skepticism is understandable. But this time is different. The deal is real.”

By Doug Tansy, IBEW Local 1547 Business Manager

From Anchorage Daily News

Rising heating costs in Anchorage and the Interior show why Alaska can’t afford to delay the LNG project any longer.

Golden Valley Electric Power Linemen replacing a power pole that was broken off at the base and knocking out power to se...
03/07/2026

Golden Valley Electric Power Linemen replacing a power pole that was broken off at the base and knocking out power to several nearby businesses in Fairbanks Friday afternoon, March 6, 2026.

Journeyman Linemen John Gebhart pictured framing the replacement pole, Ian Wiedmaier pictured operating the Digger Truck, Joe Waggoner pictured rigging the broken pole to be removed and Journeyman Power Lineman Ian Oleson pictured securing a tagline during the broken pole removal.

03/04/2026
02/23/2026

Sisters and Brothers: You may have noticed recently that the ability to comment on our social media posts has been disabled. Local 1547 is approaching our Local Union election and the law known as the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) prohibits campaign statements being made on official Local Union media sites.

During the course of the election the ability to comment on social media posts will be disabled. Once the Local Union election is complete, the ability to comment on posts will be restored.

Please contact your Unit office if you have any questions regarding this temporary change to our social media policy. Thank you for your understanding.

2nd year Apprentice Wireman, Hilma Jean Alkerelrea, is threading pipe.
02/23/2026

2nd year Apprentice Wireman, Hilma Jean Alkerelrea, is threading pipe.

REMINDER!There is a Labor Walk scheduled for Saturday, February 21. Meet at the IBEW Hall at 10am to volunteer.
02/21/2026

REMINDER!

There is a Labor Walk scheduled for Saturday, February 21. Meet at the IBEW Hall at 10am to volunteer.

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3333 Denali Street, Ste 200
Anchorage, AK
99503

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