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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro highlights his administration's creation of 165 new apprenticeships and training of 34,000 apprentices across industries, emphasizing how union growth supports Amazon's $20 billion data center investment creating opportunities for IBEW electrical workers. Source: msn.com
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IBEW Local 11 District 5 reports on the implementation of Community Workforce Agreements that ensure union representation on major construction projects, marking significant progress in securing quality jobs and fair wages for electrical workers in the region. Source: ibew11.org
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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
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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
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The IBEW community rallies to support the family of a lineman tragically killed in a helicopter accident while performing utility work, launching a fundraiser to provide financial assistance for his surviving son and help cover education and living expenses. Source: riverbender.com
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A union electrician and vice president of IBEW Local 915 becomes the first Democrat to announce candidacy for Florida Senate District 14 special election, bringing labor union perspective and working-class advocacy to the political race. Source: floridapolitics.com
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IBEW Local 1837 members held an informational picket at Eversource's Manchester headquarters following months of stalled negotiations for their first contract covering System Operators who manage transmission and distribution electric grids across Eversource's New Hampshire service territory. Source: manchester.inklink.news
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LIMBA members learn details about the proposed $3.26 billion Propel NY Energy project, a collaboration between New York Power Authority and New York Transco to modernize Long Island's aging electric transmission system with 90 miles of underground and submarine transmission lines to improve grid reliability and deliver clean energy including offshore wind. Source: lilifepolitics.com
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Danish offshore wind developer Orsted announces a $9.4 billion rights issue to fund renewable energy projects while facing regulatory hostility from the current administration toward offshore wind development, impacting Long Island's planned wind energy infrastructure. Source: wsj.com
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Analysis examines the challenging regulatory environment facing U.S. offshore wind development, including projects planned for Long Island waters, as policy changes create uncertainty for renewable energy infrastructure investments and construction timelines. Source: cleantechnica.com