Industry and IBEW News

The union offices are open and hand sanitizer is available for use. We should make every attempt to do our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and practice the guidelines recommended by the CDC. The latest guidance from the State of CT may be viewed by CLICKING HERE. Stay healthy and contact us with any questions you may have.  
Are you a skilled electrical worker looking for fair pay, great benefits, and a secure future? We are actively building a highly skilled workforce to partner with our top-tier contractor base—and we want you on our team. Your employers often join associations—like the ABC, CECA, SAA, or IEC—to protect their company’s best interests. Doesn’t it make sense to join an organization dedicated to protecting yours? Think about it: Electrical contractors rely on signed contracts for every bid and supply order. They would never work without one. You deserve that same level of security. A union...
Code of Excellence - SPARQ The IBEW 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...
FROM I-95: Exit 27A take Route 25 north to the end of the expressway. Proceed straight through the traffic light 5 miles on the left. FROM Merritt Parkway: Exit 49 N from south or Exit 49 from north to Route 25. Follow directions above. FROM I-84: Exit 11 (Route 34). At the end of the ramp, take a left following signs to Route 25. Take a left at the light and head south on Route 25 for 4 miles. Located on the right.
A note about the Communities in IBEW 488's jurisdiction : We cover the area of Western Connecticut, in particular the historic communities of Bridgeport, Danbury, Norwalk, Torrington, and Waterbury CT.  Brothers and sisters as you are well aware, our area, like many parts of the country have seen its share of economic ups and downs.  For awhile our jurisdiction was very much impacted by the loss of manufacturing.  Still CT has also stayed very strong in several key areas, including our nation's defense industry, technological advancement, as well as an enduring...