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Conventions
"In our deliberations let us be ever on guard against selfishness, lack of consideration of the rights of others and violations of the tenets of our Brotherhood. May we... report to those we represent that that business of the convention was conducted with fairness to all and malice toward none."
-- President Daniel W. Tracy, Keynote Address to 23rd International Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1948
The founding convention in 1891 consisted of ten delegates. Modern IBEW conventions bring together some 5,000 delegates, officers, staff and guests from all branches and across the broad geographical reach of the Brotherhood. In addition to setting policies and electing officers, convention delegates enjoy the opportunity for communication and fellowship. The IBEW International Convention is held every five years and lasts for five working days. |