Brannon Nichols
For Business Manager / Financial Secretary
Hurricane Ian - Staging Yard.
Let’s move in a new direction
Cooper Landing - Pole Change Outs.
A Little Bit About Me
I was born and raised on the Kenai Peninsula.
I was indentured into the AJEATT in 2001.
I worked as a Journeyman Lineman and was a Shop Steward until 2018.
In 2013 and 2016, I volunteered in Haiti, building powerlines for several towns that previously never had electricity.
I served as the Treasurer for the Kenai Peninsula Central Labor Council for several years. During that time, I was presented with the IBEW 1547 Volunteer of the Year Award.
In 2018, I was asked to take a Business Representative position at the IBEW 1547. I worked at the Union Hall just over 3 years. In that time, I represented and negotiated contracts for Outside Power Construction, City of Seward, MEA Outside, Construction Tree Trimmers, Naknek Electric, and EISA.
I also spent 3 years on the Alaska Safety Advisory Council.
In 2021, I returned to work as a Journeyman Lineman and have been working in Alaska and in the Lower 48.
My daughter Tehya, myself, and son Brent.
I would like to see more engagement between the Union Hall and our members. We have many members that never see or interact with their Business Representative.
As Business Manager, I would push for Business Representatives statewide to be attending Safety Meetings (if allowed) on all our properties, increased crew visits, and a monthly informational meeting in the Matsu Valley for the members unable to drive into Anchorage for a General Meeting.
Making some changes
Alley Arm in Caracol, Haiti.
I would like us to update our dispatch procedures to an online system. This includes more accessibility for open calls by posting them to our website and social media platforms. Several other Locals within the IBEW already do this. It cuts down the time a member spends having to research open jobs, it cuts down the time recording a daily phone message, and it provides more visibility to fill the longstanding calls we have had open for years.
Pulling some wire.
I think one of the biggest divides in our Union is politics. I think we could do much better at providing information to members on how and why we pick the candidates we choose to endorse.
I would love to see the day when our Union endorsement had the membership fully behind it. To get closer to that goal, I think opening up the process to our membership in meetings or some other forum would be helpful. People venting on our Facebook page and having their messages repeatedly deleted isn’t good dialogue.
The Navy “Blue Angels” practice above our job.
One of the main reasons Unions were created was safety. Right now, our safety program consists of reading safety minutes that may or may not be turned in by our represented properties. I think we could do much better. Many other Locals have strong commitments to safety and enforcement when needed. I would like to see our Local take a more serious stance on this important topic.
Electrical Arc Safety Demonstration.
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I am not accepting donations and will be funding this campaign myself. I am not a fan of soliciting contributions.
The biggest help that you can offer is to talk, text, or email your IBEW coworkers and friends. We have a small portion of members that actually vote in our Union elections, so every vote is vital to our success.
If you are on social media, liking the page and sharing is also appreciated.
Installing power in Sainte-Suzzane, Haiti.
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First Year Linemen Class.