986 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
IBEW Local Union 1919
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MEMBER NEWS
Member News
& Updates
Below you will find regular news for members of IBEW Local Union 1919.
OFFICIAL NOTICE: Nominations and Elections
The nominations for officers of Local Union 1919 will be held on May 6, 2026 beginning at 7:00 PM at the local meeting hall located at 986 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh, PA.
Anyone desiring to be nominated must be present during the nominations or provide a written and signed statement that they will accept the nomination should they be nominated. No member may be a candidate for more than one office. Anyone nominated for more than one office must choose the office for which they will be a candidate.
The ELECTION of officers shall take place between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM on June 3, 2026 at the Local Union meeting hall located at 986 Greentree Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15220. The ballots will be counted immediately following the close of the polls.
IBEW Local 1919 Summer Picnic!
We are sponsoring a picnic for current members and immediate family on Saturday, June 27th, 2026 at Kennywood and Hersheypark. There will be an all you can eat buffet provided by Local 1919 at both parks.
Decide which park you would like to visit and then fill out, cut off, and mail the order form back to us with the ticket quantity and a check for the ticket cost by May 23rd, 2026.
Note: Maximum tickets per member = 10. Tickets will be sent to the return address by June 20th, 2026.
2026 Retiree Luncheon
When? August 21st, 2026 from 11:00am - 3:00pm
Where? Boyce Park "Patrol" Shelter
Come celebrate with us and congratulate our 2026 retirees! Retirees may be accompanied by 1 guest.
Please RSVP by August 7th, 2026 by calling the Union Hall at 412-921-5757, emailing Rich Layhew at richard.layhew@verizon.net, or by mailing the form below to:
IBEW Local 1919
986 Greentree Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15220
IBEW Women's Committee
What Does Our Women's Committee Do?
The IBEW Local 1919 Women’s Committee is here to empower, support, and unify women across our union. We work to build confidence, leadership, and opportunity for every sister within our union.
Women of all ages are welcome to join. If you’re interested, contact Alika Smith at (412)-251-3067.
What RENEW is all about!
Our mission is simple:
RENEW works to motivate and involve the next generation of IBEW members by addressing the issues that matter to younger workers, offering education about the IBEW and the labor movement, and building strong relationships between members and local union leadership.
We create programs, events, and social outings that bring younger members together to learn, connect, and build real solidarity while having a good time.
Any Local 1919 member age 35 years or younger can join.
If interested, contact Alika smith @
412-251-3067
Painting with a Twist!
Please join your fellow sisters in a night of fun at Painting with a Twist!
Where?
2603 E Carson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
When?
March 13th, 2026
Starting time: 8.00 pm
Please arrive 15 minutes early!
Please R.S.V.P no later than February 20th, 2026.
Please contact your Union Steward or Alika Smith (host) at (412)-251-3067
Biden Fires Union-Busting NLRB Lawyer,
Names Pro-Worker Champion as Chair
President Joe Biden began to make good on his promises to America's workers immediately upon taking office Jan. 20, demanding the resignation of the fiercely anti-union attorney for the National Labor Relations Board, then firing him when he refused.
General Counsel Peter Robb, installed by the Trump administration in 2017, instigated many of the Republican-led NLRB's attacks on workers' rights, safety and economic security.
Full article by clicking here.
Former NLRB General Counsel Peter Robb
GOFUNDME - Help A Friend in Need
About 6 weeks ago Jon went for a check up thinking he had kidney stones and ended up having stones and an enlarged spleen; upon further examination and surgery found that his spleen was riddled with cancer cells. He is now undergoing dialysis and chemotherapy treatments.
THIS EVENT HAS PASSED!
IBEW Local 1919
2022 Summer Picnic
June 11, 2022 at Hershey Park or Kennywood. Tickets - $20 each.
This years union picnic was a huge success. With 287 people attending Hershey and 263 attending Kennywood. I would like to thank our union members and their family’s for making it a great day.
~ Richard Layhew, Business Manager/President
Important News
Looking For Employees
Immediate Work
Members, please be advised -
both Davey Tree and Nelson Tree are looking for members to put to work, and have jobs available right now.
If interested, call the Local for details: 412-921-5757
Local 1919 RENEW Youth Caucus meeting.
Any member of Local 1919 who is under 35 and interested in getting more involved with our local union is welcome to attend. We will be discussing things like participating in a community service event, this year’s Labor Day parade, and the possibility of a holiday party or other local events.
Interested? Have questions?
Contact Damin Hall
Phone – 330-303-5102
E-Mail – damin1919@outlook.com
Check Us Out On Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pg/IBEWLU1919.
If you're on Facebook, please be sure to like our page. Here, Local 1919 will be posting all of its latest news. Thank you for supporting both our new website and our new Facebook page !
Local 1919 Veterans Committee meeting.
Any member of Local 1919 who is a veteran, has a family member who is a veteran, or is interested in helping with veteran related issues within the union and our communities is welcome to attend. We will be discussing veteran’s benefits, ways to aid our veteran members, helping veterans in our community, and other veteran related tips.
Contact Damin Hall
Phone – 330-303-5102
E-Mail – damin1919@outlook.com