For years, and over the course of multiple leadership changes, International staff organizers have attempted to find a voice and create a pathway to discuss workplace issues with leadership of our great union. After multiple failed attempts of trying to resolve issues internally, we have been left with no other option but to form our own, independent, employee led, union. We are hopeful that issues can be resolved respectfully through an official organizing effort.

On July 30th, 2024, a request was sent to International President Cooper requesting a meeting to discuss a potential neutrality agreement between the I.B.E.W and the I.O. Union. President Cooper rejected this request, but committed to future meetings with Organizers so their concerns could be heard. As that commitment unfolds, we will continue to meet and discuss our options to organize.