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Aerial view of Forest Park Golf Course, St. Louis
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CommunityOctober 2026

IBEW Local 4 Hosts Successful Golf Tournament at St. Louis Forest Park

On Saturday, October 24th, IBEW Local 4 held its annual golf tournament at the St. Louis Forest Park Golf Course. Fourteen teams competed in a scramble format, with Team Sharp taking the championship at 9 under par. Theresa Dunn earned longest drive honors, and Steve Burkhardt took closest to the hole. The day wrapped up with a dinner and reception celebrating the camaraderie and sportsmanship of Local 4 members. The event also raised $500, which was donated to BackStoppers in support of the families of fallen first responders.

RecognitionSeptember 2026

KTVI Fox 2 Digital Team Recognized and Represented by IBEW Local 4

The digital team at KTVI Fox 2 is now officially recognized and represented by IBEW Local 4. Negotiations are set to begin in late September as the union works to secure a first contract for these members.

SolidarityLabor Tribune

IBEW Local 4, Other Unions Rally and Picket at KSDK Channel 5 as Boycott Continues

IBEW Local 4 joined fellow union members and employees from other stations on the picket line at KSDK Channel 5, standing in solidarity as the boycott against the station continues.

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AnnouncementSeptember 2026

Welcome to the New IBEW Local 4 Website

We've launched our new website to better serve employers and production companies looking to hire skilled broadcast professionals. Explore our member directory and contract resources.

National

National Broadcast News

From IBEW.org
SolidaritySeptember 1, 2026

'Our Moment In The Sun': The IBEW Gathers in a City Where It Led a Pro-Union Turnaround

IBEW members gathered to celebrate labor progress in a city that has become a symbol of the union movement's resurgence, reflecting on hard-won gains and the road ahead.

Read full story on IBEW.org
RecognitionSeptember 1, 2026

'A Titan of the Labor Movement': Remembering Sister Robbie Sparks

The IBEW mourns the loss of Sister Robbie Sparks, remembered as a titan of the labor movement whose decades of dedication helped shape the union into what it is today.

Read full story on IBEW.org
ContractAugust 1, 2026

House Passes Bill to Shrink First-Contract Delays

Legislation passed by the House aims to significantly reduce the time it takes for newly organized workers to secure their first union contract, a major win for organizing efforts nationwide.

Read full story on IBEW.org
TrainingAugust 1, 2026

Google Funding Means More Jobs, Training for IBEW Members

A major funding commitment from Google is set to create new job opportunities and expand apprenticeship and training programs for IBEW members across the country.

Read full story on IBEW.org