International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
| Abbreviation | IBEW |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1891 |
| Type | Trade union |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC, US |
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| Membership | 860,000 (2025) |
President | Kenneth W. Cooper |
Secretary-treasurer | Paul Noble |
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| Website | ibew |
Formerly called | National Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (1891–1899) |
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) is a labor union that represents approximately 860,000 workers and retirees in the electrical industry in the United States, Canada, Guam, Panama, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands; in particular electricians, or inside wiremen, in the construction industry and lineworkers and other employees of public utilities. The union also represents some workers in the computer, telecommunications, and broadcasting industries, and other fields related to electrical work.