Governor Visits Local to Sign Historic Clean Energy Bill (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2502/2025-02-circuits.html

Coverage of the governor's visit to an IBEW local union hall for the signing of landmark clean energy legislation, highlighting the union's role in shaping policy. | Source: ibew.org

EWMC Gives Back Year-Round (EW-Photo Gallery)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2502/2025-02-ewmc.html

Photo gallery showcasing the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus's community service initiatives and outreach programs throughout the year. | Source: ibew.org

IBEW Spearheads Labor Coalition at Forefront of State's Green Energy Transition

https://www.ksjd.org/2025-01-21/new-labor-coalition-wants-colorados-unions-at-the-forefront-of-the-states-green-energy-transit

IBEW leads coalition of labor unions in Colorado to ensure workers' interests are protected and promoted during the state's transition to renewable energy sources. | Source: ksjd.org

Pres Cooper : A Great Achievement (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2502/2025-02-from-the-officers-cooper.html

President Cooper reflects on the IBEW's recent achievements and outlines strategic initiatives for strengthening the union's position in the electrical industry. | Source: ibew.org

The Apprenticeship Revolution (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2502/2025-02-the-apprenticeship-revolution.html

An in-depth look at how IBEW's apprenticeship programs are evolving to meet the demands of modern electrical work and clean energy technologies. | Source: ibew.org

Sec-Treas Noble : Celebrating Black History (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2502/2025-02-from-the-officers-noble.html

Secretary-Treasurer Noble commemorates Black History Month by highlighting the contributions of African American electrical workers to the IBEW and the labor movement. | Source: ibew.org

Drones: Examining Risks to the US Electric Grid

https://dronelife.com/2025/01/31/are-drones-a-threat-to-nuclear-power-plants-examining-risks-to-the-u-s-electric-grid/

Source: dronelife.com - A comprehensive analysis of drone-related security threats to electrical infrastructure, examining potential vulnerabilities in the US power grid and proposed countermeasures to protect critical energy facilities from unauthorized drone activity.

Administration Halt on Climate Spending Freezes Jobs, Stalls Projects

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/climate/trump-ira-climate-spending-halt-jobs-construction.html

Source: nytimes.com - Recent administrative decisions to pause climate-related infrastructure spending have led to widespread job freezes in the renewable energy sector and the suspension of multiple clean energy construction projects, impacting thousands of electrical workers nationwide.

CN, IBEW Reach Tentative Agreement, Avoid Strike

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cn-ibew-reach-tentative-agreement-avoid-strike

Source: freightwaves.com - Canadian National Railway and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers have reached a tentative agreement, averting potential strike action. The deal covers approximately 750 signal and communications workers across Canada.

US to Deploy Molten Salt Reactors to Turn Wastewater into Freshwater

https://interestingengineering.com/energy/nuclear-energy-water-desalination-texas

Source: interestingengineering.com - Innovative project launches to utilize molten salt reactor technology for water desalination, creating new opportunities for electrical workers in the nuclear sector while addressing water scarcity challenges in drought-prone regions.