Union Membership Rises in CT, Hits New Low Nationally

https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/union-membership-rises-in-ct-hits-new-low-nationally

Connecticut sees an uptick in union membership, bucking the national trend as U.S. union participation reaches historic lows. The state's growth is attributed to increased organizing in healthcare and service sectors. Source: hartfordbusiness.com

50501 Movement Organizes Its First Rally At State Capitol

https://ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/02/05/50501-movement-organizes-its-first-rally-at-state-capitol-targeting-trump-project-2025-and-elon-musk/

Labor activists and union members gathered at the State Capitol to voice concerns about workforce policies and corporate influence. The rally marks the first major demonstration by the emerging 50501 movement in Connecticut. Source: ctnewsjunkie.com

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Report : US Home Values Under Siege

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/opinion/home-values-insurance-climate.html

Source: nytimes.com - In a stark warning for homeowners, new research suggests that climate change and insurance market instability are eroding property values across the United States. Analysis reveals increasing challenges to US home values, including climate-related risks, insurance market volatility, and potential long-term economic impacts on residential real estate markets.