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Chris Riser
President / Business Manager / Financial Secretary
Ben Busser
Vice President / Senior Assistant Business Manager


Constellation Contract Preparations
On Monday, May 11, Local 15 hosted a contract preparation meeting with nuclear Chief Stewards Forrest Helfrich, Robb Reynolds, Sam Cato, Tony Taylor, Brian Hale, Nick Creen, Mario Lopez, Stan Bush, Sherry Wolf, and Scott Ragan. The meeting was opened by Vice President Ben Busser, Assistant Business Manager Brian Daniels, and Business Representatives John Richards and Brad Gritt. Topics included a discussion of issues raised during recent departmental meetings, a review of Con


May Day
May Day (May 1st) protests originated from the 1886 Chicago "Haymarket Affair," where a peaceful labor rally for an eight-hour workday turned violent following a bomb blast, leading to the execution of labor activists. Today, it is recognized globally as International Workers' Day, often featuring demonstrations for labor rights, economic justice, and immigrant rights. The Historic 1886 Haymarket Affair The Cause: In late 19th-century America, workers faced long hours and har


Workers' Memorial Day
Workers' Memorial Day, also known as International Workers' Memorial Day or International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured, takes place annually around the world on April 28th, an International Day of Remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured, or made unwell by their work. In 1989, the AFL-CIO declared April 28th Workers' Memorial Day to honor the hundreds of thousands of working people killed and injured on the job every year. April 28th is the ann


Constellation Contract Preparations
Local 15 continues to preparations for the upcoming contract with Constellation Generation. Beginning February 19th Local 15 began holding departmental meetings with various Local 15 workforce employees to discuss issues seen within their respective departments. Local 15 Assistant Business Manager Brian Daniels and Business Representative John Richards led the meeting agenda with open discussion that included departmental issues and feedback from members. President Chris R


Albertino Financial Benefits Workshop
Tuesday March 24th 6:00 PM North & Maple Kitchen and Bar 18401 N Creek Drive Tinley Park, IL 60477 Click the button below to register and reserve your spot(s)


February is Black History Month
(Source: ASALH.org ) Visit the link below ( blackhistorymonth.gov ) to read more about Black History Month Black History Month 202 6


Unit Meeting New Members
(Left) West Unit Meeting New Members - Aiden Wiseman and Alex Harrison. (Left) Powerton Unit Meeting New Member - Nestor Diaz. (Left) South Unit Meeting New Members - Brandon Wilson, Xavier Ales, Mike Hartman, Nather Ticri, and Jonathan Baber (Left) Kincaid Unit Meeting New Members - Adam Currie and Cody Mills.


2025 IBEW Nuclear Conference
The 2025 IBEW Nuclear Conference was held in Phoenix, Az from December 9 th through the 11 th . VP Busser, Assistant Business Manager Brian Daniels, Business Rep John Richards, Chief Stewards Brian Hale, Stan Bush and Nick Creen attended for Local 15. Sessions throughout the conference that were held included commitments to 10 large reactors to start construction by 2030, nuclear fuel supply chain, Advanced Small Modular Reactor updates and legal developments affecting the


Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a social activist and Baptist minister who played a key role in the American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968. King sought equality and human rights for African Americans, the economically disadvantaged and all victims of injustice through peaceful protest. He was the driving force behind watershed events such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the 1963 March on Washington , which helped bring about such landm


**UPDATE** Season of Giving Holiday Raffle YouTube Live!
We will be going Live on YouTube Friday, January 9 th at 12:30 pm to select the winners for all prizes included in the 1st Annual Season of Giving Holiday Raffle. Please use the link below to access the Live Stream and see who wins all of the great prizes! Thank you, to everyone who purchased tickets, supporting this great cause. **The live drawing was originally scheduled for Saturday, January 10th. The IBEW Local 15 Charity Board has made the decision to move the drawing


Business Reps Promoted
Local 15 President/ Business Manager, Chris Riser is proud to announce. Reflecting on their long-standing commitment and contributions to our union and its members, Business Representatives Fabian Vela, Brian Daniels, Mike Keating, and Shawn Wachter were promoted to Assistant Business Manager. Brian Daniels Brian began his career in August 1990 as an Auxiliary Boiler Operator at Will County Station in Romeoville, Illinois. In 1994, he transferred to Braidwood Station in Mai


Happy New Year
Wishing you and your families love , laughter and success throughout the year. Cheers to health, happiness and a 2026 full of teamwork , trust and triumphs for Local 15.


Merry Christmas
We hope your Christmas is filled with love, laughter and cherished memories.


January West/Dixon Unit Meeting
Since the first Thursday of January is a holiday, the date and location for the West/Dixon Unit meeting has been rescheduled to, Wednesday, January 7th at 6PM Location: Bogeys at Timber Creek Golf Club 729 Timbercreek Rd Dixon, IL 61021


January Unit Meeting Update
Since the first Thursday of January is a holiday, the date for the Central Area/Elmhurst Unit meeting has been rescheduled to, Tuesday January 6th .


Principal Retirement Workshop
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 Fleming's Prime Steakhouse 960 Milwaukee Avenue Lincolnshire, IL 60069 6:00 p.m. Click the image below to Register and reserve your spot(s)


Change of Location for December 2025 West Area/Dixon Unit Meeting
With the closing of Lena’s in Dixon, the West Unit meeting for December 2025 will be held at the Dixon American Legion, 1120 W 1 st . St, Dixon Il 61021, on 12/4/25 at 6PM.


Season of Giving Holiday Raffle
1st Annual Season of Giving Holiday Raffle. Click Image to be taken to the Local 15 Charity page for more info!


HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is more than turkey, to-do lists, and the annual pumpkin vs. pecan pie debate (we won't take sides). It is a reminder for all of us at Local 15 to pause, reflect, and recognize the people who make our Local stronger, day in and day out. We are grateful for all our Local 15 brothers and sisters. Your reliability, dedication, and hard work form the pillars of our strength and success. We sincerely THANK YOU, for all that you do! We wish you and your families
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