Industry and IBEW News

US to Deploy Molten Salt Reactors to Turn Wastewater into Freshwater

https://interestingengineering.com/energy/nuclear-energy-water-desalination-texas

Source: interestingengineering.com - Innovative project launches to utilize molten salt reactor technology for water desalination, creating new opportunities for electrical workers in the nuclear sector while addressing water scarcity challenges in drought-prone regions.

CN, IBEW Reach Tentative Agreement, Avoid Strike

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cn-ibew-reach-tentative-agreement-avoid-strike

Source: freightwaves.com - Canadian National Railway and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers have reached a tentative agreement, averting potential strike action. The deal covers approximately 750 signal and communications workers across Canada.

Steelpointe Subs Penalized by State for Labor Violations

https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/steelpointe-bridgeport-labor-20011027.php

Subcontractors at Bridgeport's Steelpointe development face penalties for wage violations and worker misclassification | source: ctpost.com

Comptroller Scanlon Proposes Bill to Fight Wage Theft

https://ctmirror.org/2025/01/27/wage-theft-bill/

New legislation aims to strengthen enforcement against wage theft and increase penalties for violators in Connecticut | source: ctmirror.org

Zoners Douse Proposed Firehouse Apts

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/bza_15_edwards

New Haven zoning board rejects proposal to convert historic Edwards Firehouse into apartment complex, citing community concerns | source: newhavenindependent.org