Transcription of History & Structure - IBEW
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History & StructureCelebrating 125 Years of IBEW ExcellenceThis is the story of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers one of hard work, skill, and cour-age. Our organization s goal has remained steady since our beginning: to promote excellence in the electrical industry and improve our members lives. We hope that this story makes you proud of your union heritage and inspires you with the spirit of solidarity as we build the IBEW of the future. Th e IBEW Conventions that have shaped our union for more than a century serve as the framework for our his-tory. Th e fi rst part of History & Structure off ers a chrono-logical record of important IBEW historical events and insight into our organization s struggles and successes.
this council called a strike against the Western Union telegraph company, demanding 8-hour workdays, an increase in pay, and equal pay for women. Th e strike failed aft er 1 month and broke up the fi rst known attempt to organize electrical workers. Despite the defeat, the desire for workers to unite remained strong. In 1884, a group of
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