Columbus, Ohio, Local 683’s membership is experiencing explosive growth from work at data centers, hospitals, battery plants, industrial solar and other renewable projects. The building boom is making the city’s central Ohio construction local union one of the fastest-growing in the IBEW.
“We have a dramatic need for workers,” said business manager Pat Hook, citing the area’s access to affordable property and energy. “The area is growing, and it’s a great place to do business.”
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The State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection is now hiring for a Consumer Protection Inspector (Occupational
Trades) in the Investigations Division located in Hartford, CT.
Position Details:
This is a full-time, 40 hours/week
Monday - Friday
Located at 450 Columbus Blvd. in Hartford
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In the 9th District on the Hawaiian island of O’ahu resides perhaps one of the most unique electrical projects around. Members from IBEW Local 1186 are busy constructing a new recreation destination within the Hoakalei Resort on the island's southwestern coast. Wai Kai is an active, year-round destination where residents and visitors will be able to connect to the land, water, and Hawaiian culture by experiencing first of its kind attractions, signature events, and the natural beauty of the Pacific Ocean.
The Los Angeles community-based nonprofit 2nd Call does a lot for the people it serves, but for John "Big John" Harriel Jr., it all comes down to three words.
“It saves lives," said Harriel, a 25-year member of Los Angeles Local 11, which works with the organization to get its participants into the trades.
As a long-time supporter of IBEW HourPower, we’re pleased to Introduce new and improved Klein Tools Hybrid Plier; a multi-use set of pliers that allows you to twist, strip, cut, sheer, and crimp with ease.
The comfort of dual material journeyman grips makes this product not only easy to handle but durable enough to withstand years of time in your tool belt and in action during the day.
Klein Tools is the #1 brand trusted by IBEW electricians. Learn more about the specific features of the Hybrid Pliers in today’s Watts New video - only on IBEW Hour Power!
The IBEW Construction and Maintenance conference is an annual gathering of our Union's leadership in Washington DC, and this year, attendees witnessed a historic moment as our new President, Kenny Cooper, steps up to the podium for the very first time, igniting a transformative era for our Union.
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The Connecticut AFL-CIO and the Area Labor Federations, in partnership with the national AFL-CIO, are hosting a Path to Power Political Candidate Training.
The Local 90/859/747 Riding Club is having their 2nd Annual "Toys For Tots" Toy Drive
The event will take place at the Local 90 Union Hall
on Saturday November 26th 2022 from 9:00AM to 1:00PM
For members’ children only, please.
The Biden Administration and Congress have won a historic achievement for IBEW members and their families with the Inflation Reduction Act. The enormous energy and tax package will put IBEW members to work in family-sustaining jobs for the secure, self-reliant grid of the future.
Boston Local 103 fifth-year apprentice Lovette Jacobs introduces President Biden on the South Lawn of the White House.
Beefing up domestic supply chains while strengthening security and competitiveness is behind the new law incentivizing the production of critical computer chips here in the United States.
The Biden Administration and IBEW seek to build more domestic semiconductor factories (IBEW-built GlobalFoundries plant in Malta, NY)
Nearly $5 billion in new electrical vehicle charging systems are on the way, and demand for qualified installers has never been higher.
The IBEW continues its national push to certify and train members to install EV charging infrastructure.
After more than 1.3 million jobs in the manufacturing sector were lost to the depths of the pandemic in 2020, recent data shows manufacturers have added back 1.4 million factory jobs, adding 668,000 additional manufacturing jobs since the Biden administration began.
The Department of Labor put the final nail in the coffin of the Trump administration’s attempt to allow industries to water down training standards by cheapening the value of the gold-plated labor-management apprenticeship model that has served the IBEW for generations.
IBEW members strongly support high quality registered apprenticeship programs, the gold standard in the electrical construction industry.
St. Louis Local 1 Electrical Connection and Chicago Local 134’s Powering Chicago have been chosen as U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship ambassadors.
Labor-management partnerships between local unions and their respective National Electrical Contractors Association chapters are among 200 entities chosen to share their experiences and collaborate with the DOL to champion apprenticeship opportunities.
A new U.S. Department of Labor initiative is widely promoting the use of registered apprenticeship programs like Portland, Ore. Local 48's.
