A Viable Option: Women Choose Trades for Better Pay, Benefits

https://www.dailyherald.com/20250102/business/a-good-viable-option-more-women-are-choosing-to-work-in-the-trades-for-better-pay-and-benefits/

Growing number of women entering trades careers, attracted by competitive wages and comprehensive benefits packages. Source: dailyherald.com

Members Fuel Nuclear Energy's Next Generation (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2501/2025-01-ohio-uranium.html

IBEW members lead construction and operations at cutting-edge uranium enrichment facility, supporting America's nuclear energy future. Source: ibew.org

US Treasury Admits It Got Hacked by China

https://www.wired.com/story/us-treasury-hacked-by-china

Report details cyber breach at US Treasury Department attributed to Chinese hackers, highlighting infrastructure security concerns. Source: wired.com

Bridgeport Projects Coming Soon

https://www.bridgeportct.gov/government/departments/planning-economic-development/economic-development-department/projects-coming-soon

Bridgeport announces upcoming development projects as part of the city's ongoing economic development initiatives. The plans aim to enhance urban development and community infrastructure. **Source: bridgeportct.gov**

CT Bails on Offshore Wind, Chooses Solar Instead

https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/ct-bails-on-offshore-wind-chooses-solar-projects-instead

Connecticut shifts its renewable energy strategy, pivoting from offshore wind development to focus on solar power projects. The decision could significantly impact the state's renewable energy landscape and construction sector. **Source: hartfordbusiness.com**

Rep Himes : Let's Rethink CT Infrastructure

https://www.sheltonherald.com/opinion/article/himes-infrastructure-funding-ct-20006641.php

Representative Himes proposes new approaches to Connecticut's infrastructure development, discussing potential changes to how the state plans and implements major construction projects. **Source: sheltonherald.com**

Law firm to Establish Glastonbury HQ

https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/law-firm-to-establish-glastonbury-hq-following-15m-office-building-purchase

A law firm plans to establish its headquarters in Glastonbury following a $15 million office building acquisition. The 60,500-square-foot office space will serve as the firm's new base of operations. **Source: hartfordbusiness.com**

Yale's New Drama, Theater Building Gets Ok

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/drama_school

Yale University receives approval for the construction of a new drama and theater building, expanding its performing arts facilities. The project represents a significant addition to the university's campus infrastructure. **Source: newhavenindependent.org**

AI, the Electricians, and the Boom Towns

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/technology/ai-data-centers-electricians.html

An exploration of how the AI boom is creating new opportunities for IBEW electricians in data center construction and maintenance across emerging tech hubs. | source: nytimes.com

Labor-backed Law to Require Agencies to Monitor Use of Generative AI

https://www.timesunion.com/capitol/article/new-law-require-state-agencies-monitor-use-19999749.php

New legislation supported by labor organizations mandates state agencies to track and report their use of AI technologies, ensuring transparency and worker protection. | source: timesunion.com