Beyond Boots and Gloves: Safety Conventions Address Mental Health, Addiction

https://ibew11.org/2025/04/beyond-boots-and-gloves-safety-conventions-address-mental-health-addiction/

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source : ibew11.org
New Electrical Pre-apprenticeship Program Set to Launch

https://www.northcentralpa.com/education/new-electrical-pre-apprenticeship-program-launching-next-year-for-local-students/article_1a483a18-fde6-4636-b6f3-6cd47fa992c6.html

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source : northcentralpa
States Sue Administration Over Halt on Wind Development

https://www.utilitydive.com/news/states-sue-trump-halt-wind-energy-development-approvals/747224/

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Several states have filed lawsuits challenging the administration's decision to pause wind energy development approvals. The legal action highlights concerns about the impact on renewable energy jobs and climate goals. Source: utilitydive.com
Patience, Relationships Lead to A Big Win

https://ibew.org/patience-relationships-lead-to-big-win-for-california-local/

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California IBEW local secures major contract victory after months of strategic negotiations. The agreement includes improved wages, benefits, and worker protections following persistent relationship-building efforts with key stakeholders. Source: ibew.org
Local Pushes Priorities

https://ibew11.org/2025/04/advocating-for-our-work/

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IBEW Local 11 advocates for electrician priorities at municipal meetings, focusing on infrastructure safety standards, prevailing wage enforcement, and expanded apprenticeship opportunities. Representatives highlight the importance of skilled labor in maintaining critical electrical systems. Source: ibew11.org
What We Know About Monday's Sweeping Power Outage in Spain and Portugal

https://www.wral.com/story/what-we-know-about-mondays-sweeping-power-outage-in-spain-and-portugal/21984722/

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Comprehensive coverage of the widespread power outage affecting millions across Spain and Portugal on Monday. The article details the outage's scale, emergency response efforts, and preliminary findings about potential causes, including infrastructure vulnerabilities. Source: wral.com
Investigation Continues

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2025/04/30/Spain-investigation-power-outage-Portugal/3641746017296/

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Spanish and Portuguese authorities continue investigating the massive power grid failure that affected the Iberian Peninsula. Engineers and security experts are examining whether the outage resulted from technical failure, cyberattack, or grid management issues. Early findings suggest problems at key transmission substations. Source: upi.com
DOE Sec Blames Renewables

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trumps-energy-secretary-baselessly-blames-spains-power-outage-on-renewables/

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Scientific American reports on controversial claims from the U.S. Energy Secretary attributing Spain's power outage to renewable energy sources. The article examines these assertions against technical evidence, featuring rebuttals from grid experts who point to other factors in the infrastructure failure. Source: scientificamerican.com
Google to Support 100,000 Electrical workers through NECA and IBEW Training

https://www.ebmag.com/google-to-support-100000-electrical-workers-through-neca-and-ibew-training-program/

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Google announces a major initiative to support 100,000 electrical workers through expanded training programs in partnership with NECA and IBEW. The program will focus on renewable energy technologies and modern electrical infrastructure. Source: ebmag.com
National Grid Members Approve 4% Annual Wage Increase

https://aflcio.org/2025/4/23/service-solidarity-spotlight-ibew-members-national-grid-approve-contract-4-annual-wage

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IBEW members working at National Grid have approved a new contract featuring a 4% annual wage increase over the next three years. The agreement also includes improved healthcare benefits and stronger job security provisions. Source: aflcio.org