President’s Message – May 2025

Salting Success

Hello Sisters and Brothers.

I know we’ve had a lot of discussion lately about salting. Well, to give you an update, we have had our first major victory in this area. 

Our organizer Jorge Hernandez first ran into Sema Electric in North Los Angeles. Through routine organizing, he asked all the right questions, which led him to one of the owners of the company. He explained to them the benefit of our union labor and the quality of craftsmanship we can add to their already thriving company. They asked for a couple of electricians right away, as they were in need of completing a current project.  

Our organizing department hit the ground running, reaching out to members who were on our interest list for salting. Once salting agreements were signed, our members showed Sema Electric what IBEW Local 11 is all about. 

They were thrilled with what our members brought to the table. After months of utilizing some of our union electricians, Sema Electric finally made the big move and signed signatory with IBEW Local 11. This is the first time in our local’s history that we’ve signed up a signatory contractor due to our salting efforts. 

Victories like this are part of the foundation of union organized labor. I want to thank all of the members who gave it their all in their salting efforts and showing what a real union electrician has to offer. I am proud of each and every one of you as well as our Organizing Department for the hard work and dedication they put into providing a quality of life that many have dreamed of, through opening doors within the IBEW. A big shout out to all of our members who salted with them, Javier Vega, Donte Lang, Cristhian Garcia, Ricky Davis, G Love, Shawn Hinds, Ray Haro, Jorge Castillo, Brian Powell. 

I am looking forward to a great partnership with Sema Electric and everything they have to offer. 

As always, I am honored to serve as your President. If you have any questions, concerns or just need to talk to someone, please reach out. Give me a call, text or email at 661-903-3996 or awilkerson@ibew11.org.

In solidarity, 
Alton Wilkerson 
7646570
IBEW Local 11 
President