Industry and IBEW News

Documentation   To post or "add articles," specifically to the front or home page of your site.   We have included some quick links to allow you to do the following steps.   1. Log into your site and you will find the Dashboard   2. To the right, you will find there is a block of quick links  and where you can add an Article. You will look for the item that says "Add an Article" Note : What is the difference between an Article and a Page?   An Article is used to create time-sensitive content like news from your local, press releases, announcements or...
The Code of Excellence is a program designed to bring out the best in our construction members and demonstrate to our customers that IBEW members:     Perform the highest quality and quantity of work     Utilize their skills and abilities to the maximum     Exercise safe and productive work practices   The Code of Excellence is not only about an IBEW job built right the first time, on schedule and under budget; it is also about pride in IBEW membership and craftsmanship and leaving a lasting impression of quality workmanship with the customer; thus,...
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...