2008

December 5, 2008

TO: ALL IBEW LOCAL UNION BUSINESS MANAGERS AND PRESS 
       SECRETARIES

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

     Enclosed is a copy of the 2008 “Press Secretary Guidelines” and deadlines for local union submission of articles for the “Local Lines” section of The Electrical Worker. 

     I thank the press secretaries for their continued cooperation of the 200-word limit for “Local Lines” articles.  Because of space limitations, please adhere to that guideline. 

     In terms of content, every effort is made to accommodate all locals by publishing useful and relevant local union news; however, all final decisions will be based on the editor’s judgment.  As it has been in past practice, all or some of your “Local Lines” submissions may be placed in other sections of the newspaper.

     Periodically, information for the press secretaries is printed on the first page of “Local Lines.”  Please check this area in each issue.

     If you have a suggestion for a feature article for the Journal or The Electrical Worker, please contact the director of the Journal and Media Relations Department, Jim Spellane, by any of the methods listed in the guidelines.

     If you misplace your deadline schedule, the information can be obtained on the IBEW Web site (www.ibew.org), or by contacting the Journal and Media Relations Department for a replacement copy.

     Season’s Greetings!

                                                            Fraternally yours,

                                                            Edwin D. Hill
                                                            International President

2008 PRESS SECRETARY GUIDELINES
and DEADLINES

 LENGTH OF ARTICLE:
All submissions must not exceed 200 words.  If submitting hard copy via the mail or fax, articles must be double-spaced on 8½” x 11”  paper.  (Note:  Only one article per issue.)  If unable to type article, please print clearly.  Leave at least a one-inch margin on either side and at the top and bottom of the page.  Submissions by e-mail are encouraged.  Please include your local union number in the subject line of your e-mail.

CLASSIFICATION:
Include all unit classifications of the local union as designated in the IBEW Local Union Directory.  Example:  L.U. 1 (i,em,spa&rts), St. Louis, MO.

CAPITALIZATION:       
Do not capitalize each letter of every word.  Capitalize only the first letter of the first word in a sentence and the first letter of a proper noun.

ABBREVIATIONS:      
Standard abbreviations for months, states and titles are acceptable.  All other proper names must be spelled out.

ACCURACY:                 
You are responsible for the accuracy of all submitted material,
including quotes.

PHOTOS:
Digital photos are preferred.  We ask that photos be submitted at the highest resolution possible, preferably 300 dpi.  Prints should be on glossy photo paper.  Slides are also acceptable.  Submit no more than one photo with each article.  If you wish a print photo returned, please print RETURN on the lower back corner. 

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION:    
When submitting a print photo, identify it carefully on the back with the local number and city on the lower corner of the photo.  On a separate sheet of paper, give corresponding information naming individuals from left to right.  Also identify buildings, construction sites, etc., in the same manner.  Do not tape caption to photo; also, please double-space the caption.  If submitting a digital photo, please include a caption in a separate file.

DEADLINE:                               
The deadlines for Local Linesarticles each month are attached.   

MAILING ADDRESS:

Local Lines
The Electrical Worker
900 Seventh Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.  20001

PHONE: (202) 728-6291
FAX: (202) 728-7664
E-MAIL: locallines@ibew.org

2008 LOCAL LINES DEADLINES

How To Reach Us 

IBEW Journal & Media Relations Department,
Attention:  Local Lines
900 Seventh Street, N.W.
Washington, D. C.  20001

PHONE:  (202) 728-6291

FAX:  (202) 728-7664 

E-MAIL:  locallines@ibew.org