IBEW Archives

July 30

‘Normally Illegal’ Threats Legal For Big Labor

Basically uncontested evidence showed Johnny Doc had threatened to shut down a Philly casino project if his thuggish nephew Greg Fiocca (inset) was fired for assaulting a project manager. No convictions have ensued. (Credit: 6ABC-TV/Philadelphia; Inset: Alejandro A. Alvarez /…

July 10

IBEW Union Bosses Back Down after Attempting to Trap Chicago 911 Operator in Forced Dues in Violation of First Amendment

Facing state prosecution for violating City employee’s rights under 2018 Janus US Supreme Court ruling, IBEW stops dues seizure & issues refund to Chicago 911 operator

June 20

Anaheim Assa Abloy Worker Seeks Federal Court Order Against IBEW Union for Instigating Illegal Termination

Federal law prohibits conditioning employment on union membership, yet IBEW bosses demanded firing after Assa Abloy worker refrained from joining union

March 7

Penn Aluminum Worker Forces IBEW Union Bosses to Abandon Illegal Dues Demands, Termination Threat

Settlements require IBEW union officials to immediately recognize workers who refuse to pay for union politics, Penn Aluminum officials must attend mandatory training

August 29

Southern IL Aluminum Worker Slams IBEW Union with New Federal Charges After Illegal Termination Threat

IBEW union officials threatened to fire Penn Aluminum International employee for failure to pay union fees, even though union contract is invalid