3/25/2026
IBEW LOCAL 51 WORK PICTURE UPDATE
POWER: Various High Line jobs are ramping up in the jurisdiction. We expect this to continue into early Summer.
JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN:
Book 1 Count: 28
Book 2 Count: 34
LINE CLEARANCE: Work continues to remain steady in the jurisdiction for line clearance at this time.
GETTING ON THE BOOKS - VERY IMPORTANT
If you are interested in working in Local 51, GET ON THE BOOKS! All individuals are required to get on the books in person initially and at least once per year thereafter.
If you have met the in-person requirements, you may re-sign online by visiting the IBEW51.org website. The form can be found under the JOBS TAB titled GET ON THE BOOKS.
WIND FARMS
We have a limited amount of work on Wind Farms which are located in Minonk (near Peoria/Bloomington) and near Charleston. No open orders at this time. Advice is to get on the books. (Power Job Classes)
SOLAR FARMS
Most work is being performed by inside locals including Local 193, Local 146 and Local 34. If interested, get on the books at those Locals.
Local 51 work is limited to the sub-station work on the Solar Farms. At this time, our work is very limited.
