President’s Message – June/July 2024

It’s Been an Honor and Privilege To Serve You

Brothers and Sisters,

As I prepare to “hand off” my job as President of IBEW Local 11, I would like to take this moment to thank you all for having confidence in me and electing me to two terms as your President. There is a lot of responsibility that comes with this title, and I am extremely confident that the newly elected officers of IBEW Local 11 will continue to provide all of us with superior service and representation.

I’m proud of our track record. We progressively improved Inside Wireman’s wages and got double time after 10 hours instead of 12 hours. The Sound and Communication wage and fringe package are the highest in So. California. We were able to keep everyone working during COVID and when vaccines were first available, we got our members first opportunity to get them. I am confident that we have improved our market share as well as our wages, fringes and working conditions.

As I’ve said in the past, be the best skilled electrician out there! Maintain a good work ethic and do your best to give the customer “best value.” Thank you again for allowing me to serve this great local!

In Solidarity,

Gaylord R “Rusty” Roten
President IBEW Local 11