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NEW! Take the National Grid Contract Negotiations Survey!

To prepare for contract negotiations, please take a moment to help us understand what issues are important to you. Download the survey here. Once completed, please return the questionnaire either to your Steward; fax to the Union Office at 631-234-1034 or email it to eredmond@ibew1049.com or rrodriguez@ibew1049.com. We expect to begin negotiations shortly, so to ensure your survey is received please return it immediately to your Steward or as discussed above.Download Survey

Welcome to the IBEW Local 1049 website. Our local union of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) was chartered in 1937. Today we represent approximately 3,500 members. We are one of the largest private sector labor unions on Long Island and our representational jurisdiction covers all utility work on the National Grid US and Long Island Power Authority properties as well as members who perform;