IBEW: The Henry Miller Story

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Published 2009-12-14

Henry Miller, who died more than 110-years ago, was the founder, first president and driving force behind the first union of electrical workers in North America the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Despite the key role he played in the history of the IBEW and the early labor movement, little is known about Millers life and career.

This short film from the IBEW Media Department sheds some light on the life and times of Brother Miller and the dawn of the IBEW.

All Comments (21)

@jammiouellette7480 3 years ago

Thank you to our Brother, our Founder, Henry Miller. The IBEW has changed my life and the lives of my family. I work hard every day to pass along the Brotherhood to others. I hope the work we're doing makes you proud.
@frankd.cudiajr446 3 years ago

Thank You Brother Henry from 357 Las Vegas The reason i teach is to give forward the things Brother Miller gave us all. From a 50% mortality rate to the safest organization of power workers on the planet, WE are his dream realized. be safe and productive brothers, brotherhood.
@sparkyspasm3414 2 years ago

Local 131- glad to be apart of such history and have brothers and sisters to share this with every time i go to work.
@diane1390 6 months ago

My late father was a member of the IBEW. He was a gas serviceman for Pacific Gas and Electric, and the IBEW was a umbrella group for service people at PG&E's workers in both the electric and gas departments.
@KevinCoop1 2 years ago

I worked for an Electrical Contractor as Design Engineer with Local 1&2 electricians in St. Louis. The original meetings(I believe is the story) to form the union building was rebuilt and I had the honor to work on the electrical system for it.
@RandyGT2000 11 years ago

Thanks to IBEW L.U. 323 for the education and training so that I could provide a good life for my family. A fair days work for a fair days pay and a safe workplace. Still, we must keep up the fight for our fellow workers. Solidarity forever.
@dwellingswing1 1 year ago

Thank you Brother Henry Miller for leading the way, Local 134 Chicago
@jbizzle7616 2 years ago

God bless the IBEW. Thank you Brother Henry Miller!!
@mikecapone6698 4 years ago

Ibew ny state Thank you Henry miller for bettering our lives . Solidarity union brothers Ibew stronggggggt✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼
@davekonrad4712 5 months ago

Same here. Miller will always be remembered. Retired from I E B W Hall, Broadway & Telegraph ave, Oakland, Ca.😊
@BCEJATC 11 years ago

Great short. Thanks. I will use this in the first year class.
@rantonellis 1 month ago

its nice hearing Ed Hills voice again.
@theIBEW 14 years ago

Thanks!
@MichianaIBEW 14 years ago

Very interesting. Really never think about the roots of our trade.
@glennwhite2527 4 years ago

Local 332, Santa Clarita. Big thanks brother.
@TheJohnnyknox 14 years ago

BRAVO !! Great little bio of our founder !
@richardgonzales4815 3 years ago

I thought this was about The Great American Writer of the same name ... but this fellow was pretty awesome too
@isaiahmaynard7475 10 years ago

I will be using this in my albat class thank you
@schnellmerker120 13 years ago

I was an apprentice about 10 years ago and the only thing we learned was that Henry fell off a pole. This film really shows what was the conditions of his accident. More electricians get killed falling off of 6 foot ladders than anything else. Safety first!!
@hunterhoward581 2 years ago

Local 354 SLC, UT. Thank you Brother Miller