On April 19, a ‘Spirit of Resilience’

May those lost rest in peace, and may we honor them by never forgetting our principles as we work toward a brighter future for our members, families, all of Oklahoma, and beyond.

Published April. 19, 2017

Magic and Merriment: IBEW 1141 Hosts Family Christmas Party

It’s the hap-happiest season of all — and Local 1141 spread an extra bit of cheer to the children of our Union Brothers and Sisters before Santa and his sleigh came through town.

Published Dec. 19, 2016

IBEW 1141 Brother Adam Gatz: Conference ‘Gives us Tools to Reach Out to our Peers’

Local 1141 Apprentice Adam Gatz joined dozens of Union members who attended the state AFL-CIO’s first-ever Young Workers Conference in October. Hear what he has to say about the importance of union membership and reaching out to his age group.

Published Nov. 28, 2016

Daily Oklahoman Highlights IBEW During National Apprenticeship Week

Read coverage from the Daily Oklahoman’s NewsOK blog.

Published Nov. 17, 2016

IBEW Brothers Offer Hope at LOVE OKC Event

Four Local 1141 Brothers highlighted the benefits of a skilled trades career to attendees at a recent health and wellness fair. Read more.

Published Aug. 31, 2016

Building Trades Volunteers Step Up for Schools in Need

Oklahoma City Public Schools are facing a $30 million budget crisis. So members of the state Building Trades volunteered on Friday, Aug. 26 to donate 40 cases of paper to some of the most cash-strapped elementary schools in the district.

Published Aug 30, 2016

In Memoriam: Ronald Joe Evans, 1950-2016

Here we pay tribute to Brother Ronald Joe Evans – who, along with his wife, Brenda, owned and operated electrical contracting business All Star Electric Inc. for 37 years. Click on the photo to read more.

Published Aug 22, 2016

Retirees Honored for Decades of Service

“Our Union would not be where it is today without the hard work and dedication of our retirees, past, present, and future,” said Business Manager Dewayne Wilcox. Click the photo to read more.

Published Aug 17, 2016

IBEW 1141 Members Volunteer at Okla. City Marathon

The annual Oklahoma City Marathon has helped show how our city can triumph in the face of tragedy. Take a trip to this year’s event, where IBEW members volunteered at a water stop, while other Sisters and Brothers ran the race.

Published May 12, 2016

IBEW 1141 Celebrates 95 Years

For nearly a century, we’ve helped provide quality jobs and good wages to electricians in the Oklahoma City metro area. Take a trip to our 95th Anniversary Family Picnic where we enjoyed food, fellowship, and fun.

Published May 9, 2016

New High-Flying Health Care Option

Members can now join the AirMedCare Network, which provides emergency services to patients needing air transport to the nearest medical facility.

Published March 8, 2016

Training Tomorrow’s Finest Electricians

The Western Oklahoma Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee educates the best electricians in the Oklahoma City and Lawton areas. Learn more in our new video.

Published February 29, 2016

Lights On At Peppers Ranch

The months-long project to wire a new therapeutic horse riding arena for children at the Guthrie foster home was a great success. Check out our new photo essay here.

Published Feb. 10, 2016

IBEW 1141 Hosts Open House for Apprenticeship Week

With the kickoff of the first National Apprenticeship Week in November, the buzz about skilled trades is getting louder. Building Trades leaders gathered at the Local 1141 hall on Nov. 5 to promote the value of union apprenticeship training to dozens of guests.

Published Nov. 20, 2015

Roy Gordon Joins Okla. Labor Hall of Fame

Travel with us to this year’s Oklahoma AFL-CIO convention, where Local 1141 retiree Roy Gordon was inducted into the federation’s Labor Hall of Fame for his more than 50 years of service to the state’s working families.

Published Oct. 14, 2015

Rep. Cyndi Munson Takes Oath of Office

In our latest video, we take a trip to the statehouse to see Rep. Cyndi Munson – a true voice for working Oklahomans – get sworn in. Thanks for standing up for the middle class, Cyndi.

Published Sept. 24, 2015

Sunny Skies at 2015 Annual Picnic

Food, fun, and fellowship were on display at IBEW Local 1141’s 2015 family picnic. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make this day a true celebration of togetherness and union solidarity!

Published Sept. 24, 2015

Peppers Ranch Volunteer Project

More than 30 Local 1141 members have volunteered to help build a sprawling horse riding facility for Peppers Ranch — a community service organization that benefits children in need.

Published Sept. 6, 2015