NEWS – 2026

8/26/2026 Upcoming Election News

Nominations for all CWA Local 3170 officer positions will be accepted at the October General Body Meeting . If you are interested in running, please email the hall localcwa3170@gmail.com, we will host a short meeting in September to go over eligibility and responsibilities.

City General Government Non-Supervisor Unit:   2025 PERC certification election will be scheduled soon. This election will determine if you will continue to have a union contract.

Dates will be posted as soon as we have it.

8/19/26 Member newsletter now out!

The Education Committee is now publishing a newsletter to help keep all our members informed, even if you cannot attend general meetings.

The most recent newsletter was sent out by email on July 21st. If you would like to receive the newsletter, contact Jenn Powell at jennpowell@cwalocal3170.com or by phone at 352-215-2243

Please remember to provide your personal contact information, we are unable to communicate union business on work phones or emails,  for our mutual privacy and protection.

 

Upcoming event:

Handbill design for "Union 101" event. Saturday August 29th, 2-4 PM, at the IBEW Union Hall 2512 NW 6th St, Gainesville Upstairs Meet your stewards and enjoy a late lunch while socializing with other Union members. Family and curious potential members welcome. Kids' activities provided. Stick around for a presentation and q&a Topics will include: - what is a union? - union history - myths about unions - your union benefits - how to get involved Brought to you by the Education Committee of CWA Local 3170. CWA emblem (telegraph, rotary phone, and microphone on a shield and encircled with chain links) is displayed on the bottom right. The flyer is stylized with text in red and black on a white background. There are a couple decorative images: one of a network of people in profile that's worked in to be the "o" in union. By the list of topics there is a shining light bulb with a cartoonish brain powering it.

6/10/26 Call for volunteers & invitation to Union Clothing Swap in July!

Image is a flyer advertising the "Union Clothing Swap" on Sunday July 26th, 2026 from 4-7 PM. At the IBEW Union hall, 2512 NW 6th St Gainesville FL 32609. Early dropoff starting 2 PM. Find us upstairs. Additional details: Bring any clothing in good condition for all ages, sizes, and genders. Nothing to spare? Come anyway! Make union friends and enjoy some free fashion finds. Friends, family, and children welcome! Dressing rooms available. Swap don't shop! Brought to you by CWA Local 3170. Image is in black and white with red details. At the top of the flyer is a graphic of clothes hanging up. At the very bottom is the CWA logo (a shield with CWA emblazoned on it and stylized depictions of a telegraph machine, rotary phone, and microphone, surrounded by a circle of chain links).

Local 3170 will be hosting a “Back to School Clothing Swap” in late July for all bargaining unit members!

If you would like to be involved in facilitating/planning the event, we’d love to have you at our volunteer meeting Tuesday, June 23rd 6:30-7:30pm at the Union Hall (2512 NW 6th Street)

Additionally, if you have any full length mirrors or clothing racks/hangers that we could utilize for the event or any questions please email April at AprilBrauda@gmail.com.

 

6/10/26 Announcing the formation of the Education Committee!

Photo of in-person attendees of Education committee meeting in May. Folks are standing by the whiteboard and flags in the union hall meeting space. In the picture, from left to right: Jade Ehrenzeller, Megan Kuhn, Amy Schwarzer, Windy Wood, April Brauda, Corey Kirk, Jaime Suarez Roy, Alena Santos.
Most recent EdComm meeting, May 22nd 2026. Left to right: Jade Ehrenzeller, Megan Kuhn, Amy Schwarzer, Windy Wood, April Brauda, Corey Kirk, Jaime Suarez Roy, Alena Santos.

The Education committee is a team working to empower all local 3170 workers, through knowledge sharing, to help strengthen our union and bring about changes to better all of our lives. The first-ever meeting was held in April and the team continues to meet once a month or more to develop and share info with all of our members.

If you’re curious about the Ed committee’s work or want to get involved, reach out to Windy Wood (WindyAutumn80@gmail.com or 352-363-0107) or Jaime Suarez Roy (jsuarezroy@proton.me or 786-227-4290).

1/15/26 GRU Bargaining Session minutes are now live!

We will update as new information is available. If you would like to attend a session, get in touch with Aaron Buck, GRU Union VP 352-222-4475