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Ephrata committee backs IBEW agreement to create Water Department apprentice position
Summary
The Ephrata Personnel Committee reviewed a memorandum of agreement with IBEW Local 1600 to establish a Water Department Apprentice position for in‑house training and will recommend Borough Council approve entering into the MOA.
The Ephrata Personnel Committee reviewed a Memorandum of Agreement between the Borough of Ephrata and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1600 on Jan. 19, 2026, and will recommend Borough Council approve entering into the MOA to establish a Water Department Apprentice position.
According to the committee minutes, the agreement would create a Water Department Apprentice role that allows employees to receive in‑house training, supporting continued employee growth and advancement within the organization. The minutes provide no additional detail on apprentice duties, duration, compensation, or funding sources.
The committee’s recommendation will be forwarded to Borough Council for consideration; the minutes do not record a final council vote. The meeting included a brief executive session on a personnel matter and adjourned at 5:11 p.m.
