The IBEW began in 1890 at a national exposition on electricity in St. Louis. Electrical workers traveled from all over the country to wire and light the exposition and in their off time discussed their wage of 20 cents a day.

--- Local contact: 1828 N. Meridian Street, Suite 205, Indianapolis, IN 46202 phone: (317) 923-2596  

Source: ibew.org

About Unite Here:

- Formerly called the Union of Needletrades, Textiles and Industrial Employees and HERE Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union, merged on July 8, 2004

- The union represents more than 440,000 active members and more than 400,000 retirees throughout North America

- UNITE HERE boasts a diverse membership, comprised largely of immigrants and including high percentages of African-American, Latino, and Asian-American workers. The majority of UNITE HERE members are women

- UNITE organized the JP Stevens campaign, which resulted in victory in 1980 after a 17-year struggle and was depicted in the Oscar winning film “Norma Rae.”

- Local contact: Office of Indiana State Council Chicago and Midwest Regional Joint Board, Pat Cronin, state director, 3901 North Meridian, Street Suite 34, Indianapolis, IN 46208, phone: (317) 923-2463

--- Source: unitehere.org