Industry and IBEW News

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Are you an electrical worker looking for a fair labor rate, health & welfare benefits, a pension plan to protect your future, safe working conditions, specialized training and representation in employment disputes? Consider this: Electrical Contractors often belong to associations that were formed by employers to promote and benefit their interests such as: Associated Builders and Contractors Connecticut Electrical Contractors Association Subcontractors Association of America Independent Electrical Contractors Association   If it's OK for your employer to belong to an organization...

Our Code of Excellence

Code of Excellence - SPARQ The IBEW Code of Excellence is a program designed to bring out the best in our construction members and demonstrate to our customers that IBEW members:     Perform the highest quality and quantity of work     Utilize their skills and abilities to the maximum     Exercise safe and productive work practices The Code of Excellence is not only about an IBEW job built right the first time, on schedule and under budget; it is also about pride in IBEW membership and craftsmanship and leaving a lasting...

Directions to IBEW Local 488

FROM I-95: Exit 27A take Route 25 north to the end of the expressway. Proceed straight through the traffic light 5 miles on the left. FROM Merritt Parkway: Exit 49 N from south or Exit 49 from north to Route 25. Follow directions above. FROM I-84: Exit 11 (Route 34). At the end of the ramp, take a left following signs to Route 25. Take a left at the light and head south on Route 25 for 4 miles. Located on the right.

Jurisdiction

A note about the Communities in IBEW 488's jurisdiction : We cover the area of Western Connecticut, in particular the historic communities of Bridgeport, Danbury, Norwalk, Torrington, and Waterbury CT.  Brothers and sisters as you are well aware, our area, like many parts of the country have seen its share of economic ups and downs.  For awhile our jurisdiction was very much impacted by the loss of manufacturing.  Still CT has also stayed very strong in several key areas, including our nation's defense industry, technological advancement, as well as an enduring...

Apprenticeship Opportunities

IBEW and NECA – Providing Quality Training for the Electrical Industry- The Local Union 488 IBEW-NECA Apprenticeship and Training Committee is part of a national training program overseen by the Electrical Training Alliance (ETA). The ETA, as well as our local Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC), is made up of representatives from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). Our local JATC maintains the highest standards of training for the entire electrical industry. Throughout the...