Shop Steward Spotlight

https://ibew11.org/2025/04/shop-steward-spotlight-marco-zarate/

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Local 11 recognizes Marco Zarate in their Shop Steward Spotlight feature. Zarate has been instrumental in resolving workplace disputes and improving communication between management and union members in the Los Angeles area. Source: ibew11.org
Members Receive Service Awards

https://labortribune.com/seven-ibew-local-1439-members-receive-service-awards/

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Seven members of IBEW Local 1439 were recognized with service awards for their dedication and contributions to the union. The ceremony highlighted members with 25+ years of service and their impact on workplace safety initiatives. Source: labortribune.com
Google Deploys AI to Speed up Connections at PJM, largest US power grid

https://www.reuters.com/technology/google-deploys-ai-speed-up-connections-pjm-largest-us-power-grid-2025-04-10/

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source: reuters.com
Study: Deadly Ocean Heatwaves Triple in Length

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/14/climate-crisis-has-tripled-length-of-deadly-ocean-heatwaves-study-finds

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source: theguardian.com
Executive Order On Strengthening US Electric Grid (Full Text)

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/strengthening-the-reliability-and-security-of-the-united-states-electric-grid/

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source: whitehouse.gov
How Federal Job Cuts at NOAA Impact Weather Forecasts, Climate Research

https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2025/04/08/how-federal-job-cuts-at-noaa-could-affect-weather-forecasts-and-climate-research

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Recent federal budget cuts have resulted in significant job losses at NOAA, potentially undermining the agency's capacity to deliver accurate weather forecasts and conduct essential climate research that many sectors, including utilities, depend upon.
Inside the Rush to Save Decades of US Scientific Data from Deletion

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250422-usa-scientists-race-to-save-climate-data-before-its-deleted-by-the-trump-administration

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Scientists and data specialists are working urgently to preserve critical climate and environmental research data. The article explores concerns about potential data loss under current policies and includes perspectives from electrical engineering experts on the importance of this information for infrastructure planning. Source: bbc.com
An EPA Fool's Errand

https://investigatemidwest.org/2025/04/07/the-epas-crusade-against-climate-science-is-a-fools-errand/

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An investigative report examines controversial EPA policy changes that some critics argue undermine climate science initiatives, with potential implications for renewable energy projects and environmental regulations affecting IBEW members.
Reworld Workers Prevail

https://ibew.org/reworld-workers-in-n-y-pa-prevail-in-organizing-fights/

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source : ibew.org
Utility Director, Members Celebrated by Labor-Management Group

https://ibew.org/ibew-utility-director-san-diego-members-celebrated-by-labor-management-group/

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source : ibew.org