The History of the Pin at IBEW Local 5
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union #5 in Pittsburgh, PA, represents nearly 3,000 skilled craftsmen and women across Southwest and Central Pennsylvania. Since its founding in 1897, the union has built a strong reputation for reliability, safety, and excellence. One of the ways we honor the dedication of our members is through our Service Pin Recognition program.
The program begins when a member reaches 20 years of service. At each five-year milestone (20, 25, 30, and so on), active members are awarded a pin once a year at the January meeting. On a rare occasion, we have awarded pins for 45 and even 50 years of active service. We also honor our retirees at annual ceremonies.
Retiree Recognition Pin Ceremonies are scheduled in the summer to avoid weather-related travel disruptions. Members with 50+ years of service are honored in June, and those with 20 to 45 years of service are recognized in July.
Our retirees’ years of service range from 20 to 70 years, but every milestone is significant. Each pin awarded reflects dedication to the IBEW, and it recognizes the important contributions our members make to the union and the high-quality workmanship our customers expect. Receiving a Service Pin is a point of pride for our members and the IBEW is honored to present them.
