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Administration Rolls Back Rules Meant to Keep Politics Out of Climate Research

Federal agencies are scaling back scientific integrity policies designed to protect researchers from political interference in climate and environmental studies. The changes affect how federal scientists conduct and communicate research related to energy policy, environmental regulations, and infrastructure planning. Source: washingtonpost.com

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/08/22/trump-epa-noaa-sci…

NECA CEO David Long on the State of the Construction Industry (Video)

NECA CEO David Long discusses the current state of the electrical construction industry, addressing workforce challenges, sustainability initiatives, and the partnership between NECA and IBEW in meeting growing demand for skilled electricians across America. Source: youtube.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbxdpoVDRIk

What Role Does AI Play in Sustainability?

Analysis of artificial intelligence's role in advancing sustainability goals, exploring how major tech companies like Google and IBM are leveraging AI technologies to optimize energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact in data centers and infrastructure projects that employ IBEW members. Source: sustainabilitymag.com

https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/google-ibm-what-is-ai-in-sustainability

Quantum Computing as Big as AI for IBM

IBM positions quantum computing as equally transformative as artificial intelligence, with implications for future technology infrastructure and data center development that will require specialized electrical work and skilled IBEW technicians for installation and maintenance. Source: globalventuring.com

https://globalventuring.com/corporate/information-technology/emily-fontaine-ibm-…

Governor Talks Data Centers, Union Growth

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

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/governor-shapiro-talks-union-growth-data-cente…

Community Workforce Agreement Marks Districts Progress

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

https://ibew11.org/2025/08/district-5-report-august-2025/

IBEW Member, Veep, Jumps into State Senate Race

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

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/751630-union-worker-first-democrat-to-jump-…

Fundraiser Launched To Support Son of Lineman Killed In Helicopter Accident

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

https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/fundraiser-launched-to-support-son-of-l…

Pathways To Industrial And Construction Careers Assists Electrical Apprentices

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

https://www.wnylabortoday.com/news/2025/08/12/new-york-city-labor-news/in-new-yo…

Job Action Planned at Duke Energy

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

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/local-electrician-union-plan…

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