Industrial expansion continues on Long Island as a food specialties company invests $3.9 million in acquiring property in Deer Park, representing continued growth in the region's manufacturing and distribution sector.

Plans announced for a new McDonald's restaurant location in Suffolk County, adding to the commercial development landscape in the Long Island region.

Local officials and education leaders advocate for reforms to school construction processes on Long Island, addressing project labor agreements and building aid requirements for educational facility improvements in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Analysis of ongoing challenges and opposition facing wind power development projects in the Long Island region, examining the latest regulatory and political developments affecting renewable energy initiatives.

Stony Brook University's cutting-edge climate research is helping shape the future of Long Island's coastal communities through the New York Climate Exchange on Governors Island, developing real-world solutions to address climate challenges facing the region.

A new lineworker training facility is being developed in Tennessee to meet the growing demand for skilled electrical workers. The training center will provide comprehensive education and hands-on experience for aspiring lineworkers, helping to address workforce shortages in the electrical utility industry while maintaining IBEW's high standards for safety and craftsmanship.

Members of IBEW Local 659 in Medford, Oregon successfully implemented the union's Code of Excellence to quickly resolve project startup challenges. The collaborative approach and professional standards outlined in the Code of Excellence helped streamline operations and demonstrate the value of skilled IBEW craftworkers to contractors and clients.

IBEW Secretary-Treasurer Paul A. Noble addresses the current challenges facing organized labor in America. Noble discusses the importance of Labor Day as a time to reflect on workers' rights achievements while acknowledging the ongoing struggles unions face in protecting and advancing workers' interests in today's political climate.