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About
THE EARLY YEARS
A Brief History of
IBEW Local 343
IBEW Local 343, chartered on April 1, 1979, represents construction electricians across 26 counties in southern Minnesota, continuing a union presence in the region that dates back to 1919.
With offices and training facilities in Rochester and Mankato, the local promotes fair wages, strong benefits, and safe working conditions through collective bargaining, partnerships with signatory contractors, and a state-registered apprenticeship program.
With over 1,000 members, Local 343 remains dedicated to training, organizing, and supporting the region’s highly skilled electrical workforce.
Current
2025
2025
Robert Ernst

2025
2022
2022
Steve L. Cardell

2016
2022
2022
Chad Katzung

2010
2015
2015
Derek S. Mensink

2005
2009
2009
Allan E. Stork

2003
2004
2004
Westley J. Urevig BM

1999
2002
2002
Steven B. Lusk

1996
1998
1998
Roger L. Kolling

1995
Robbie Crowfoot

1992
1995
1995
Stephen L. Dischinger

1985
1991
1991
John J. Slipy Jr.

1982
1985
1985
Lloyd E. Hagemann

1979
1982
1982
Kenneth Hull

