Welcome to the official web site of the IBEW, Local Union 1547.

Larry Bell was overwhelmingly re-elected to the position of Business Manager/Financial Secretary receiving more than 60% of the vote in a three-way contest. “I’m honored that the membership has shown faith and trust me to charter the course of our Local Union for another three years. My top priority continues to be ensuring that our members remain safe and secure on the job,” said Bell.

North Pole resident, Knute Anderson, was elected to his sixth consecutive term as president. “Our members have spoken. They are pleased with the way our union is being run,” said Anderson.

 Other members who were elected to three year terms are:

 Vice President – Danny Gillette, Fairbanks

Secretary – Laura Bonner, Anchorage

Treasurer – Charlie Breitenstein, Anchorage

Executive Board – Cecil Colley III, Tom Minder, Jay Rhodes

Examining Board – Curtis Dunham, James Gengler, Chris Harmon and Dennis Olson

Examining Board at-large – Cache Carr

Visit our Board Members page (button on the left) to see the full list of all the members of the Executive Board, Examining Board and Unit Committees.  These members work hard to serve you, the membership of IBEW Local 1547.

Local 1547 represents nearly 5,000 Alaskan men and women in communities stretching from Barrow to Ketchikan in a diverse range of job classifications, from nuclear medical technician, to electrician, to librarian.

It is the mission of the IBEW to ensure fairness and dignity in the workplace, a fair day's pay for a fair day's work, and the opportunity to continue to improve the Alaskan worker's standard of living.

Included in these pages is information about apprenticeship opportunities, how to join, team IBEW volunteer opportunities, and current news and information about the IBEW.

( Alaska AFL-CIO Permit No. 664)