D'Arcy, Brian — International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 18

Business Manager

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 18

THE LATEST: As business manager for IBEW Local 18, which counts some 8, 000 members, D'Arcy helps shape labor policies across California. Local 18 serves a range of public-sector workers, including staff at L.A.&s Department of Water and Power. The organization also represents clerical staff, engineers, custodians and tree trimmers. In the past, Local 18 has partnered with DWP and other unions to maintain apprentice programs for incoming workers. D'Arcy has been a vocal opponent of Mayor Eric Garcetti's Green New Deal proposal.

BACKGROUND: D'Arcy, a native of New York, has been with the union since 1992. He sits on the Labor Center Advisory Board at Los Angeles Trade Technical College.

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