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Join Barbara and the CT Building Trades for a Day of Action on November 1st

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 Celebrates Graduating Class

https://labortribune.com/ibew-local-1-celebrates-2025-graduating-class/

IBEW Local 1 celebrates the graduation of its 2025 apprentice class, marking the completion of comprehensive electrical training programs that prepare new journeymen for careers in the electrical industry. The graduation represents continued investment in workforce development and the next generation of skilled electrical workers, ensuring strong union membership and expertise for future electrical construction and maintenance projects. Source: labortribune.com

CT, Rhode Island Sue Administration Over Wind Power Project Halt

https://ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/09/04/ct-rhode-island-sue-trump-administration-over-wind-power-project-halt/

Connecticut and Rhode Island attorneys general filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration to overturn a stop-work order that halted construction of the Revolution Wind offshore project. The nearly 80% complete wind farm was abruptly stopped on August 22, with states arguing the order is baseless and will harm residents and the renewable energy industry.

CT Lawmakers Launch Last Ditch Effort to Stop UI Construction

https://www.wshu.org/connecticut-news/2025-09-08/ct-lawmakers-ui-construction-fairfield-county

Connecticut legislators are making a final attempt to block United Illuminating's controversial monopole transmission line project through Fairfield and Bridgeport. The project involves installing dozens of steel monopoles over 100 feet tall along a 7-mile route, despite strong opposition from local communities and officials who cite environmental and property concerns.

Demolition to Begin at East Hartford's Founders Plaza Office Park As Part of Major Redevelopment

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/demolition-to-begin-soon-at-east-hartfords-founders-plaza-office-park-as-part-of-major-redevelopment/

Demolition work is set to commence at the Founders Plaza Office Park in East Hartford as part of a significant redevelopment project. The aging office complex will be transformed into a new mixed-use development, representing a major investment in the area's commercial real estate landscape.

Ground Broken On 168 More Apartments

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/168_more_apartments

Construction has officially begun on a new 168-unit apartment development in New Haven. The groundbreaking ceremony marks another significant addition to the city's housing stock, addressing ongoing demand for residential units in the greater New Haven area.