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This is the IBEW Local #34 work update for August 1st 2024

Peoria, jurisdiction is looking promising again for the Fall of 2024. Work outlook look remains strong with plenty of work for commercial, industrial telecommunications and residential classifications. Contractor's report being very busy. Local 34 has placed the new apprentice class to local contractors. Area schools are doing several upgrades. Commercial upgrades are under way including Pekin Mall, a new Tire Plaza at Northwoods Mall and a new dental office on Knoxville Ave. Peoria Airport has gone out to bid again. Solar projects are always a topic with present and future projects being a topic of conversation. The new BluTowne Project in east Peoria has started in full force. this project is a 200+ multi story apartment complex complete with a pool, parking deck, and retail area. Zeller electric is the electrical contractor on site.  Chemical row work remains strong as does work at various Caterpillar facilities and Komatsu. Work will be plentiful this fall.                                                      

Galesburg continues to have a solid work outlook. Porter Electric has two solar projects in Galesburg. Calls in the area have been a struggle to fill. Oberlander Electric will be at Western Illinois University doing high voltage cable replacement. Graham Hospital is building a new clinic and has bought a building on the south side of Galesburg that will be remodeled into a doctor's office. RNS was awarded work at the Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins location. Work continues on the Performing Arts Center at WIU and Carl Sandburg College of Health and Science Building. Future projects in the works include two wind farms and the Blackberry Solar Farm, all three have a possible 2025 start date.

Quincy work outlook remains strong as well. Projects continue at the Illinois Veterans Home with open call, Dot Blessing Hospital, and ADM in Quincy and Quincy High School. We anticipate being busy clear through 2024 and into 2025 as well. The Sunset Home Project is scheduled to start later this summer. The new Mt. Sterling library is coming out of the ground. There is talk once again about wind farm in Pike County with an initial 16 turbines. The laydown yard and the first foundations has begun. There are a couple solar projects scheduled to start and bids are out for renovation of the Quincy City Hall and many small projects. Members will be busy.

SCIT and Residential work remain strong also. 

The out of work list can be signed during business hours, 7:30 am to 4 pm, Monday – Friday. To sign at the Galesburg or Quincy Offices it is recommended to call ahead. Galesburg Rep. Jeremy Shultz can be reached at 309-344-8099. Quincy Rep. Steve Marold can be reached at 217-222-0818.

Fraternally, Terry Smith, Peoria Business Representative

02/15/24 IBEW Local 347, Des Moines, Iowa is looking for 55 Journeymen Wiremen for 5-10's & 8 for days and 8 Journeymen Wiremen for 5-10's & 8 for second shift at Microsoft for Tri-City. They also will be looking for more in the near future.

Where2Bro is a helpful website that can be used to find locals who are needing help to man their work.  Work outlook, pay scale, and benefits can all be found on their website.

Want to work a Nuclear Plant outage?  You can find a list of upcoming outages across the U.S. at RoadTechs.com

Book 1 Members and Travelers who have a password can also log onto the Members Information page to get more detailed work outlook information, bid jobs, re-sign, check their position on the books, and more. 

Re-Signs Due The 10th Thru The 16th Of Every Month. Job Phone Line is available 4:00 PM-7:30 AM next business day: 309-673-3691.

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