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Officials have revealed updated design plans for the new terminal at Tweed-New Haven Airport, showcasing architectural improvements and enhanced passenger amenities. The terminal construction project represents a major infrastructure upgrade for the regional airport, with features designed to accommodate growing passenger traffic and improve the travel experience. Source: newhavenindependent.org
A judge has cleared legal obstacles for a 112-unit apartment development project in New Haven, allowing construction to move forward. The housing development represents significant residential construction activity in the city and will contribute to addressing local housing needs. The court decision removes regulatory barriers that had delayed the project. Source: newhavenindependent.org
A new lineworker training facility is being developed in Tennessee to meet the growing demand for skilled electrical workers. The training center will provide comprehensive education and hands-on experience for aspiring lineworkers, helping to address workforce shortages in the electrical utility industry while maintaining IBEW's high standards for safety and craftsmanship.
IBEW International President Kenneth W. Cooper reports that 2025 is on track to be a record-breaking year for membership growth. Speaking at the Construction and Maintenance Conference, Cooper emphasized the union's resilience and called for continued unity and organizing efforts to strengthen the IBEW's position in the evolving electrical industry.
The IBEW warns that proposed changes to labor regulations could negatively impact worker safety and union rights. These regulatory modifications threaten to make jobsites less safe for IBEW members in construction and mining while making it more difficult for workers to organize and maintain union protections.
IBEW Secretary-Treasurer Paul A. Noble addresses the current challenges facing organized labor in America. Noble discusses the importance of Labor Day as a time to reflect on workers' rights achievements while acknowledging the ongoing struggles unions face in protecting and advancing workers' interests in today's political climate.
Members of IBEW Local 659 in Medford, Oregon successfully implemented the union's Code of Excellence to quickly resolve project startup challenges. The collaborative approach and professional standards outlined in the Code of Excellence helped streamline operations and demonstrate the value of skilled IBEW craftworkers to contractors and clients.
The Trump administration has ordered construction stopped on Revolution Wind, Connecticut's only offshore wind project, citing national security concerns. The $4 billion project is 80% complete with 45 of 65 turbines already installed, and was scheduled to provide power to Connecticut and Rhode Island by 2026. The halt affects construction jobs at the State Pier in New London. Source: hartfordbusiness.com
The AFL-CIO has announced its 2025 Workers' Labor Day campaign calling for "Freedom, Fairness and Security" for working families. Hundreds of thousands of workers will rally in cities across the country during Labor Day week to demand better working conditions, fair wages, and the right to organize. The campaign emphasizes that workers deserve the protection and power that comes with union membership. Source: aflcio.org
Unions and progressive organizations are coordinating nearly 1,000 "Workers Over Billionaires" demonstrations across the United States for Labor Day 2025. The May Day Strong coalition is leading the national day of action to protest the Trump administration's policies affecting workers' rights, with events planned in cities and towns nationwide to advocate for working families over wealthy interests. Source: theguardian.com
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