New York City's Pathways to Industrial and Construction Careers program provides essential tools and resources to electrical apprentices, supporting IBEW training initiatives and helping workers succeed in their electrical trades education and career development. Source: wnylabortoday.com
IBEW Local 1393 announces plans for potential strike action against Duke Energy Indiana, representing nearly 1,000 union members who rejected the company's final contract offer by a 2-to-1 margin after negotiations that began in January stalled over wages and working conditions. Source: msn.com
Stamford's Pacific House receives state funding for affordable housing development, supporting the organization's mission to provide shelter and transitional housing services for homeless and at-risk individuals in Fairfield County. Source: patch.com
Governor Ned Lamont condemns the EPA's termination of the Solar for All grant program, stating that thousands of Connecticut households will lose access to financial assistance needed for clean, affordable solar energy after the state's $62.45 million grant was immediately terminated by the Trump administration. Source: portal.ct.gov
Connecticut solar installation companies experience unprecedented demand as federal tax credits approach expiration, driving homeowners and businesses to accelerate solar projects before incentives are reduced or eliminated. Source: hartfordbusiness.com
United Illuminating builds floodwalls designed to protect coastal substation infrastructure and prevent major storm damage that leads to power outages, following the $55 million Congress Street Flood Wall investment in downtown Bridgeport to protect against storm surge and sea level rise. Source: ctmirror.org
A 60-student private school considers relocating to downtown Hartford, potentially helping address the city's office vacancy challenges while providing educational opportunities in the urban core. Source: hartfordbusiness.com
Connecticut enacts comprehensive climate legislation establishing new environmental standards and sustainability requirements that will impact construction practices, building codes, and development projects across the state. Source: nature.org
Workers at Framatome's Richland nuclear fuel production facility successfully vote to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, motivated by desires for better working conditions, workplace safety improvements, and stronger voice in employment matters. Source: tricitiesbusinessnews.com
Five projects by IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection contractors receive recognition as finalists in the prestigious Associated General Contractors Keystone Awards, with Guarantee Electrical and PayneCrest Electric earning honors for construction excellence, continuing a tradition of 115 IBEW/NECA projects honored since 1997. Source: labortribune.com