Daniel W. McInerney
Business Manager
Industry and IBEW News
Dear Western CT Electrical Contractor,
I’m sure that you are aware, as we are, of the demand for skilled electricians in Bridgeport and through-out Western CT. The available supply of licensed, qualified and productive workers is rapidly depleting. This shortage will obviously have an impact on your business, construction time-lines, safety, quality, production, growth, and profitability.
It’s no secret there is a great deal of bad feelings, myth and misinformation out there regarding our organization. We would appreciate the opportunity to clear up some of these misconceptions. There...
A common, prevailing notion in the Connecticut construction industry is that it costs more to work with organized electricians or electrical contractors. Western CT's customers and business owners are increasingly recognizing this as a myth. Sure, you can always go lowest dollar on anything in life. However, it is also always true that you get what you pay for.
Going for the lowest bottom dollar in any building carries risks, sometimes serious ones. In a situation where an electrician or electrical shop is un-affiliated, workers may often have less training, the company...
These days, much is written, and discussed, about the so called "Right to Work." It is important to distinguish between the human Right to Work, as it pertains to basic human rights, and the latest "Right to Work law" proposals in Connecticut. Organized electricians join the working men and women across America in fighting this attempt to artificially lower our wages by placing tradesmen who have organized at a distinct disadvantage.
Background
While right to work laws have not been passed in Connecticut, we have seen that the same anti-worker propaganda...
How May We Help?
As a Developer, General Contractor, Architect, or Business owner located in or near Bridgeport, Danbury, Norwalk, Torrington and Waterbury, your next industrial, commercial, institutional or residential project needs to be on time and under budget. Our contractors keep their sophisticated shops up to date with state-of-the-art equipment. We bring innovative and creativity to the design, manufacture, and installation of the most complex building and energy systems across America. The training, education, and quality that is only provided by IBEW-Affiliated...
Responsible Contractors Help Build Thriving Communities
High road employers that pay living wages not only create the types of good jobs that communities need, but also have more stable workforces that deliver better services for the taxpayers and minimize the hidden public costs of low wages.
(Sonn & Gebreselassie, National Employment Law Project).1
Introduction: What is responsible contractor language, and why is it important?
Public construction projects are often costly undertakings. In recent years, municipalities and schools are increasingly using responsible contractor...
- ‹ previous
- 338 of 340
- next ›