Industry and IBEW News

Waterbury significantly reduces the scope of its Roberto Clemente International Dual Language School expansion project, cutting costs from $81 million to $37 million. The scaled-back project reflects budget considerations while still aiming to enhance facilities at the school, which was renamed in honor of baseball legend Roberto Clemente and serves as a dual-language educational institution in the Waterbury Public Schools system.
Old Saybrook's Zoning Commission prepares to deliberate on a proposed affordable housing condominium development project. The project represents another step in the town's ongoing efforts to address affordable housing needs, with the zoning commission serving as the final approval hurdle for the development. The project has already received favorable recommendations from other town boards and committees.
IBEW urges members to contact senators about legislation that could threaten electrical worker jobs and union protections, emphasizing the need for political action to safeguard the industry - source: ibew.org
While AI infrastructure development creates massive demand for electricians nationwide, San Francisco ironically sees limited local opportunities despite being a tech hub, with most electrical work happening in surrounding areas - source: sfexaminer.com