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

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... more ...

Industry and IBEW News

OSHA Releases New PPE Arc Flash Guidance

https://njbmagazine.com/njb-news-now/osha-releases-new-ppe-arc-flash-guidance/

OSHA has updated its Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines for arc flash protection, providing comprehensive recommendations for electrical worker safety. Source: njbmagazine.com

Musk Shows Political Strength As Government Shutdown Looms

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/us/politics/elon-musk-politics.html

Analysis of tech entrepreneur's growing influence on political decisions affecting labor and industry policy. Source: nytimes.com

Landmark Case Ruling Upheld

https://apnews.com/article/youth-climate-change-lawsuit-montana-7c4b6261f610d504995743f7320533e8

Major court decision on climate change legislation with potential implications for energy sector workers and infrastructure development. Source: apnews.com

How the Climate Crisis Became an Insurance Crisis

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/climate/how-the-climate-crisis-became-an-insurance-crisis.html

Report examining the growing impact of climate change on insurance coverage and implications for construction and infrastructure projects. Source: nytimes.com

Outsized Influence, Unprecedented

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/elon-musk-puts-unprecendented-outsize-influence-display-government/story?id=116958249

Investigation into the expanding role of tech industry leaders in shaping national policy and labor regulations. Source: abcnews.go.com