IBEW Local 488 Features

When it comes to Electrical Work, cutting corners can cost you!

Join Barbara and the CT Building Trades for a Day of Action on September 6th

Brothers and Sisters of IBEW Local 488! Talk is cheap. Real support is shown through action. Norwalk Mayoral candidate Barbara Smyth has always stood with labor, and now it's our turn to stand with her. We need boots on the ground to secure a victory for working families in Norwalk. A win for Barbara is a win for strong Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), local jobs, and prevailing wages.... more ...

Industry and IBEW News

Local Sponsors Massive Toy Drive (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/24ElectricalWorker/EW2412/2024-12-holiday-charity.html

Coverage of a remarkable community initiative where local IBEW members organize a large-scale toy drive, demonstrating the union's commitment to supporting local families and spreading holiday cheer.

Union Election Petitions Spike As Political Threats Build (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/24ElectricalWorker/EW2412/2024-12-nlrb-petitions.html

Source: IBEW.org

IBEW Ratifies BNSF Agreement

https://www.freightweek.org/index.php/en/latest-news/8834-ibew-votes-to-ratify-new-collective-labor-agreement-with-bnsf

IBEW members vote to approve new collective bargaining agreement with BNSF Railway, securing improved working conditions and benefits for electrical workers in the rail sector. | source: freightweek.org

State Doubles Down on Offshore Wind Commitment

https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/we-will-show-them-healey-doubles-down-on-massachusetts-commitment-to-offshore-wind/3555706

Massachusetts Governor continues to push forward with aggressive offshore wind development plans. The state's commitment demonstrates a strong political and economic focus on renewable energy infrastructure, promising significant job opportunities in the clean energy sector.

A Governor Tries to Thread the Climate Needle

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/nyregion/hochul-trump-new-york-climate.html

New York's governor navigates the complex political landscape of climate policy, balancing environmental goals with economic and political considerations. The article explores the delicate strategy of advancing climate initiatives in a divided political environment.