International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Local 117

 

IBEW Local #117 is located at 765 Munshaw Lane in Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014.  Our phone number is 847-854-7200 and our resign only fax number is 847-854-7266.

Local #117 is an Inside local and was chartered by the IBEW in 1901.  Local #117’s jurisdiction includes all of McHenry County and the northern 9 townships of Kane County, all in the State of Illinois.  Our classifications include Journeyman Inside Wireman, Residential Wireman and VDV Installer/Technician and Manufacturing.  The Local’s general meeting is on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Union Hall.

The officers of Local 117 are: 

  • Business Manager/Financial Secretary Tom McTavish
  • President Pat Nohl
  • Vice President Darrell (Lee) Olson
  • Treasurer Ray Pieroni
  • Recording Secretary Craig Trongeau
  • Executive Board Jonathan Nelson, Chairman
  • Cory Bauer
  • Kyle Horn
  • Dean Johnson
  • Jesse Lenart
  • Wade Petriak
  • Examining Board Jena Sarvis
  • Josh Sajtar
  • Ken Dougherty

Local #117’s office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm {closed from 12-1 pm for lunch}.  We are closed on holidays.

News & Events

NOTICE AND REMINDER 
 
Due to Covid-19 there will be no December Union meeting this year. The officers of Local 117 wish you and your families a safe and happy holiday season. 

Condolences 

Local 117 wishes to pass on sympathies to the families and friends of our recently departed brothers.

Harry Wright, age 94, passed away on October 21, 2020. He was initiated into IBEW Local 117 in 1950.

Ray Brammer, age 81, passed away on November 11, 2020. He was initiated into IBEW Local 117 in 1964. There will be a memorial for Ray at his son, Kevin Brammer's home on Saturday, December 12th 12:00 to 5:00 pm. 500 Michigan Avenue, South Elgin, IL

 E. Charles Miller, age 91, passed away on November 22, 2020. He was initiated into IBEW Local 117 in 1954.

 

 

Covid Referral Policy 

Until further notice, to limit the amount of foot traffic in the Union office, you may sign the out of work book by calling the Union office or e-mailing us and we will take care of it for you.  Book II signs will need a phone call or e-mail from their home local office and a copy of their current dues receipt and we will add them to book II. 

 

If you are on the out of work book and you test positive for Covid-19 and provide a document of the test results you will not accumulate strikes for being unable to bid on long calls for 14 days from the date of the test, or a letter from a doctor stating you are still under the effects of Covid-19 past the 14 days.  The short call policy will remain unchanged with one exception, if you happen to be on a short call and the job you are on is shut down for a period of time due to Covid-19 your short call may be extended for the amount of days the job was shut down.  If you were paid during the time your job site was shut down through the Cares Act or you were transferred to another job site your short call will not be extended.

In Local 117 we have now had several job sites where the Covid-19 virus has infected local members and other tradesmen.  We have also had apprentices test positive.  Lately, every day it seems we are hearing of a member testing positive or having to quarantine for 14 days. The pandemic is currently spreading and appears to be more prevalent now than what it was in March and April.  It is very disappointing to walk a job site and see the majority of tradesmen working and not wearing a mask.  Then to find out the virus has spread through the job site.  Please be responsible and wear a mask and be safe. 

 

Thanksgiving and Christmas soon will be here.  Our December Union meeting and Christmas Party at Randall Oaks is cancelled.  Depending on the status of the Covid-19 situation and restrictions in the state we are planning on having the December Union Meeting at the Union Hall.  No refreshments will be served.  We will take care of the necessary business and be on our way.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In response to the release of the National Disease Emergency Response Agreement (NDERA) on Monday March 16 that was designed to address the current national public health emergency and to provide guidance for our industry, we have received a number of questions.
The attached NDERA Questions and Answers has been written to address the questions we have received from the field to date and the guidance is intended to answer as many of those questions as possible. These questions and answers are subject to being revised by NECA and the IBEW as often as necessary.
The questions and answers have been vetted and reviewed by both IBEW and NECA Leadership including IBEW International President Lonnie Stephenson, IBEW International Secretary Treasurer Kenny Cooper, NECA President Larry Beltramo and NECA CEO David Long. Additionally, these Questions and Answers have also received legal review from the legal counsels of both organizations.
 
To review these questions and answers please use the following link.

 

Joint NDERA QandA 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Please find the attached agreement between the IBEW and NECA regarding these rapidly changing times.

IBEW and NECA COVID Agreement 

 

Here is a link to the FMCP information about hours adjustments and eligiblity.

Important Information about Coronavirus and Your Benefit Plan

 

Here are some links to guidelines for safe practices during the current COVID-19 (coronavirus) event.

Illinois Department of Public Health

Symptoms of COVID-19

CDC guidelines for COVID-19 

 

As of July 1, 2019, Local 117 referral policy is going to a web-based bid system (we will no longer be calling you for available jobs).

Please review the attached policy.

              Any questions please contact IBEW Local 117 for assistance.

                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 

 

 

                                                                                                     

                                                                                              

                                                                                                                                                                                               

 

For Non-members interested in potential solar opportunities or the electrical industry, please utilize the wepoweramerica.org site. 

 

Attention: Do not use any Quest drug testing facilities. Quest has been contracting non-union electrical contractors at their facilities. Please use the following testing facilities or use this link to find other available facilities:

 

Lab Corp - Crystal Lake

5911 Northwest Highway

815-356-3829                                    

 Hours: 9am-11am and 2pm-4pm

 

Lab Corp - Elgin

1710 North Randall Rd.

847-214-8157

Hours: 9am- 11am and 2pm- 4pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IBEW Local 117

  • IBEW Local #117 is located at 765 Munshaw Lane in Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014. Our phone number is 847-854-7200 and our fax number is 847-854-7266
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