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

4 Key Takeaways from COP29

https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/11/cop29-4-key-takeaways/

A comprehensive analysis of the major outcomes from the recent COP29 climate conference. The article highlights critical global agreements, emerging technologies, and strategic approaches to addressing climate change on an international scale.

Troopers, IBEW Locals Partner for Weeks-Long Fundraiser

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/asbury-park/sections/giving-back/articles/state-troopers-and-ibew-locals-partner-for-weeks-long-fundraiser-benefiting-mercy-center

State troopers and IBEW local unions join forces in a collaborative fundraising effort supporting a local community center. The initiative demonstrates the power of collaborative community support and inter-organizational solidarity.

Former Biz Mgr Miller Passes

https://labortribune.com/former-ibew-local-1-business-manager-robert-bob-g-miller-dies/

The labor community mourns the loss of Robert "Bob" G. Miller, a long-time business manager who dedicated his career to supporting IBEW members. The article reflects on Miller's significant contributions to the labor movement and his impact on local union operations.

Pres Cooper, Sec-Treas Noble : The Bonds That Unite Us (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/24ElectricalWorker/EW2412/2024-12-from-the-officers.html

An in-depth exploration of leadership unity and shared vision by IBEW President Kenneth Cooper and Secretary-Treasurer Paul Noble, highlighting the organization's strategic direction and collaborative approach to representing electrical workers.

Skilled Trades in the Age of AI: A Safe Bet

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidnour/2024/11/27/urgent-need-for-blue-collar-revival-shift-mindsets-invest-in-skills/

As artificial intelligence transforms the job market, skilled trades emerge as a resilient career path. The article explores how blue-collar professions offer stability and growth opportunities in an increasingly tech-driven economy, highlighting the critical need for hands-on technical skills.