IBEW Training, Workers Featured in EV Network Rollout

EVITP-credentialed members will help build out the nation’s electric vehicle charging network. IBEW training includes EVITP, which is also a short course available to journey- level members.

Federal guidance for the creation of a national network of electric-powered vehicle charging stations explicitly recommends that agencies consider the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program as they look to spend billions in funds allocated by President Biden's infrastructure bill, which passed last November.

The move is an important first step in following through on Biden's pledge that America's expanding EV charging network will be built by IBEW members.

"We're pleased that this guidance sets the foundation for the development of national EV charging standards... Read More
Build Back Better, July 2022

Presidential Meeting to Strengthen Labor Unions

President Biden met once again with the leaders of America’s top labor unions in March. IBEW President Lonnie Stephenson is pictured third from left in the back row.

President Biden met with IBEW President Lonnie Stephenson and labor leaders to discuss strengthening America’s labor unions and support workers. 
“Together, we’re building the economy from the bottom up and middle out,” Biden tweeted after the March 8 meeting, the latest in several gatherings Biden has held with labor leaders. The meeting in Delaware was organized by President Stephenson and AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, who is also a member of the IBEW.
Build Back Better, July 2022

From the Top-Down, A Pro-Worker, Pro-Union Tone

The opportunity to bask in the glow of appreciation for working people does not come often, particularly in the presence of high-ranking elected officials, including the President of the United States.

But that’s where Duluth, Minn., Local 242 President Kyle Bukovich found himself on March 2 at the University of Wisconsin-Superior with President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith (both from Minnesota), and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin.

“It was great to be in the same room to be with so many legislators and elected officials who fully support... Read More
Build Back Better, July 2022

Candidates for Primary Election

See attached list of candidates for the CT's Primary Election on August 9th.

ReEmployCT

Governor Lamont Announces Launch of the Connecticut Department of Labor’s New Unemployment System, ReEmployCT
Posted on July 6, 2022



 
 


 
 



(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo today announced a successful launch of the State of Connecticut’s new unemployment benefits and tax system, ReEmployCT.
Replacing a 40-year-old unemployment system, ReEmployCT serves approximately 115,000 businesses in Connecticut who pay into the Unemployment Trust Fund, as well as unemployed workers who are... Read More

DCP Job Opportunity

DCP JOB OPPORTUNITY


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Occupational Trades Manager
Hybrid
Recruitment #220617-4799MP-001
 
Are you a contractor looking to advance your career? Do you want to make an impact while serving your state? If so, read below and apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is currently recruiting for an Occupational Trades Manager (State Program Manager). This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday position. The ideal candidate will hold a current Connecticut contractor-level license... Read More

Fundraiser for Apprentice, Alyssa Iris

I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gofund.me/76f50032.

Even a small donation could help Haley Clinton reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word.

Thanks for taking a look!

Frank J. Halloran Memorial Golf Tournament 2022

2022 IBEW LOCAL 90
FRANK J. HALLORAN MEMORIAL
GOLF TOURNAMENT
 
Place:         Hawks Landing Country Club, 201 Pattonwood Drive, Southington, CT 06489
www.hawkslanding.com  860-793-6000
 
Date:          Saturday June 11, 2022    Cost:  $60.00 per Player    Raffles: Skins, Gift Cards and 50/50
 
 
Time:                   Registration & Breakfast 7:00 – 8:15 AM,... Read More

Fundraiser for Genesis "Genny" Cornejo

Please take a moment to read Genesis Cornejo's story and consider making a donation.
 
https://www.gofundme.com/f/fuejg-donate-to-help-genesis-genny-cornejo

My IBEW Story by Genesis Cornejo

An article published in the March 2022 issue of The Electrical Worker written by Local 90 Apprentice Genesis Cornejo.
Please take a moment to read her IBEW Story.
 
http://www.ibew.org/articles/22ElectricalWorker/EW2203/MyIBEWStory.0322.html
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