Electricians in Puget Sound region approve contract offer, end strike

More than 1,000 striking electricians in the Puget Sound region are back on job sites Thursday after voting overwhelmingly to approve a new three-year contract.

“The strike is over, and it is time to return to work,” lead negotiator Megan Kirby wrote to members Wednesday following the ratification vote. “It has been a long journey. I cannot express how proud I am of this unit with their commitment and solidarity.”

IBEW 46 limited energy electricians went on strike April 11 as they sought a new multi-year deal with the National Electrical Contractors Association. The strike disrupted construction at major job sites, including Microsoft and Amazon office buildings.

The agreement includes a $12.50 per hour raise over three years beginning with a $1.50-an-hour hike on Aug. 2. Future increases are planned in February and August of 2025 and 2026 with a final pay boost of $2.75 an hour on Feb. 1, 2027, according to information Kirby posted on social media.

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