The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers community mourns the tragic loss of a union member killed in a helicopter crash in West Alton, highlighting the dangerous conditions electrical workers sometimes face in utility and construction operations. Source: labortribune.com
An IBEW member shares their personal journey addressing mental health challenges in the electrical industry, working to reduce stigma and encourage fellow workers to seek help, as part of the union's broader commitment to member wellness and support programs. Source: ibew.org
Communities in coal-dependent regions, including areas of Pennsylvania, confront the dual challenges of climate change impacts and economic transition as the energy sector evolves, requiring comprehensive strategies for environmental justice and workforce development. Source: selc.org
IBEW President Cooper addresses critical challenges facing electrical workers and the union's commitment to protecting member interests against industry pressures. Source: ibew.org
IBEW explores strategic partnerships in the renewable energy sector, focusing on securing union jobs in solar projects while addressing industry challenges and competition. Source: ibew.org
Secretary-Treasurer Noble discusses workplace mental health challenges and hidden injuries affecting electrical workers, emphasizing the union's commitment to comprehensive member wellness. Source: ibew.org
IBEW announces new training initiatives designed to prepare members for emerging opportunities in advanced manufacturing, ensuring the union stays competitive in evolving industrial sectors. Source: ibew.org
Reader correspondence highlighting positive outcomes and achievements within the IBEW community, showcasing member experiences and union impact stories. Source: ibew.org
China is dramatically outpacing the United States in clean energy development, with more wind turbines and solar panels installed last year than in the rest of the world combined. China's clean energy boom is going global, with Chinese companies building electric vehicle and battery factories across multiple continents. This development has significant implications for IBEW members as it shapes the global energy landscape and affects domestic energy infrastructure projects and employment opportunities in the electrical sector. Source: nytimes.com
Washington state leaders have criticized the Republican-led repeal of clean energy tax credits, warning that these cuts could threaten the AI boom and increase energy costs. The roundtable discussion highlighted concerns about how eliminating clean energy incentives could impact data center development and artificial intelligence infrastructure projects. For IBEW members, this represents potential changes in both renewable energy construction jobs and the growing data center electrical work sector. Source: geekwire.com