Industry and IBEW News

IBEW Pickets Eversource Over Stalled Contract Talks

https://manchester.inklink.news/electrical-workers-picket-eversource-over-stalled-contract-talks/

IBEW Local 1837 members held an informational picket at Eversource's Manchester headquarters following months of stalled negotiations for their first contract covering System Operators who manage transmission and distribution electric grids across Eversource's New Hampshire service territory. Source: manchester.inklink.news

IBEW Member, Veep, Jumps into State Senate Race

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/751630-union-worker-first-democrat-to-jump-into-sd-14-special-election/

A union electrician and vice president of IBEW Local 915 becomes the first Democrat to announce candidacy for Florida Senate District 14 special election, bringing labor union perspective and working-class advocacy to the political race. Source: floridapolitics.com

Fundraiser Launched To Support Son of Lineman Killed In Helicopter Accident

https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/fundraiser-launched-to-support-son-of-lineman-killed-in-helicopter-accident-85267.cfm

The IBEW community rallies to support the family of a lineman tragically killed in a helicopter accident while performing utility work, launching a fundraiser to provide financial assistance for his surviving son and help cover education and living expenses. Source: riverbender.com

Pathways To Industrial And Construction Careers Assists Electrical Apprentices

https://www.wnylabortoday.com/news/2025/08/12/new-york-city-labor-news/in-new-york-city-pathways-to-industrial-and-construction-careers-assists-electrical-apprentices-with-tools-resources/

New York City's Pathways to Industrial and Construction Careers program provides essential tools and resources to electrical apprentices, supporting IBEW training initiatives and helping workers succeed in their electrical trades education and career development. Source: wnylabortoday.com

Job Action Planned at Duke Energy

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/local-electrician-union-planning-to-strike-against-duke-energy/ar-AA1GGh0d

IBEW Local 1393 announces plans for potential strike action against Duke Energy Indiana, representing nearly 1,000 union members who rejected the company's final contract offer by a 2-to-1 margin after negotiations that began in January stalled over wages and working conditions. Source: msn.com