IBEW Local 97

For electrical workers in the Syracuse area, IBEW Local 97 is the union local of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. It is based in Syracuse and is one of many IBEW locals across the United States, part of a labor tradition tied to the skilled trades in Onondaga County.

Union locals typically handle things like negotiating wages and benefits, supporting apprenticeship and training, and advocating for safe worksites. For electricians and contractors in the Syracuse area, a local like this is a central point of connection in the trade.

What to Know

• IBEW stands for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
• Local 97 is based in Syracuse, in Onondaga County.
• It is a member of CenterState CEO, the region’s chamber of commerce.