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A Century Strong
On November 14, 1917, Local Union 400 was chartered in Asbury Park, New Jersey with charter members: Albert Anderson, David H. O'Rielly, Rutherford B. Brown, Charles S. Ferris, Frank O. Brice, George N. DeWitt, Raymond C. Hendrickson, Beverly Cord, Judson Mulford, Russell Holbrook, Elisha Newman, John H. Bind, August Stettre, Lawrence Brice and Joseph Y. Jones.
1969
Merged with Local 516, expanding into Monmouth & Ocean Counties
1983
Merged with Local 730, growing our Sign Division across Northern NJ
The local grew in its early years and by the mid-twenties there were about one hundred members. Post Great Depression, the Local flourished with the construction of the area's many military installations, in preparation for WWII. On July 1, 1969, the International merged Local 400 & Local 516. The merger also included the acquisition of territory from Atlantic City, Trenton, and Perth Amboy, which increased the jurisdiction to all of Monmouth & Ocean Counties. October 1, 1983, Local 400 merged again, this time with Local 730 of Newark. This increased Local 400’s Sign Division jurisdiction to all of Northern New Jersey. On November 14, 2017, IBEW Local 400 celebrated its 100th Anniversary.
From residential high-rises and hospitals to shopping malls, solar farms, and college campuses, our workforce has played a key role in shaping the region’s infrastructure. As technology and energy demands evolve, Local 400 remains committed to training the next generation of electricians, embracing innovation, and leading the charge in clean energy and digital infrastructure.