Sound & Communications Report – July 2025

Sisters and Brothers,

I hope our members and their loved ones are safe and well given the events taking place in our community.  

Please join me in welcoming Brother Joe Mendiola to IBEW’s staff as our newest Business Representative. With his years of field experience, most recently as a Superintendent with Taft Electric, Joe brings valuable insight and leadership to the team. I look forward to working with Joe to ensure our members’ needs and concerns are sufficiently addressed.

Over the last few months, we’ve seen an uptick in job calls. Based on feedback from several employers, we anticipate this trend continuing. Now is the time to make sure your state license(s) and certifications (OSHA, LA QSP, First Aid, etc.) are current. With the ETI and its resources at our disposal, no member should be sidelined due to missing or expired certifications.

Deon Mayes