Friendship Fund

IBEW Local 51 Friendship Fund - Appeal for Members

Started in 2001, the IBEW Local 51 Friendship Fund was established to give economic assistance to our fellow Brothers and Sisters in times of need.  We ask that all members consider participation in the Fund beginning the first quarter 2017.  If you would like to pay now, your Friendship Fund dues will be good until the end of 2017.

You can enroll by contacting the Local Union.

Important Election Dates

Dates to Remember

Early Voting Starts                                              September 29, 2016
Vote by Mail Ballots can be mailed out         September 29, 2016
Last Day to Register to Vote                             October 11, 2016
Grace Period Registration & Voting Starts    October 12, 2016
Early Voting Ends                                                November 7, 2016
ELECTION DAY                                                     November 8, 2016
Grace Period Registration & Voting Ends      November 8, 2016

Clinton Power Station Possible Closure

Exelon announced today that their Board has given CEO, Chris Crane, approval to go forward with the retirement of Clinton Power Station effective June 1, 2017 and Quad Cities effective June 1, 2018. Both plants would remain open if their Next Generation Energy Plan would win approval in the Illinois legislative spring session, currently ongoing. This not only will be devastating to our members but to several surrounding communities. Call your legislators and demand they fix this situation before we lose all generation in Illinois.  Dynegy is shutting down at least 2400 megawatts and Exelon another 1100 MW's at Clinton alone.