Industry and IBEW News

Planned Labor Rule Changes Are Bad News for IBEW Members, Working Families (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/planned-labor-rule-changes/?ref=ew

The IBEW warns that proposed changes to labor regulations could negatively impact worker safety and union rights. These regulatory modifications threaten to make jobsites less safe for IBEW members in construction and mining while making it more difficult for workers to organize and maintain union protections.

Secretary-Treasurer Noble: A Labor Challenge (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/noble-a-labor-day-challenge/?ref=ew

IBEW Secretary-Treasurer Paul A. Noble addresses the current challenges facing organized labor in America. Noble discusses the importance of Labor Day as a time to reflect on workers' rights achievements while acknowledging the ongoing struggles unions face in protecting and advancing workers' interests in today's political climate.

Code of Excellence Helps IBEW Members Quickly Smooth Project's Start (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/coe-oregon-local-659/?ref=ew

Members of IBEW Local 659 in Medford, Oregon successfully implemented the union's Code of Excellence to quickly resolve project startup challenges. The collaborative approach and professional standards outlined in the Code of Excellence helped streamline operations and demonstrate the value of skilled IBEW craftworkers to contractors and clients.

New Lineworker Training Center Coming (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/tennessee-lineworker-training-center/?ref=ew

A new lineworker training facility is being developed in Tennessee to meet the growing demand for skilled electrical workers. The training center will provide comprehensive education and hands-on experience for aspiring lineworkers, helping to address workforce shortages in the electrical utility industry while maintaining IBEW's high standards for safety and craftsmanship.

AFLCIO Announces 2025 Workers Labor Day: Workers Deserve Freedom, Fairness and Security

https://aflcio.org/press/releases/afl-cio-announces-workers-labor-day-workers-deserve-week-action

The AFL-CIO has announced its 2025 Workers' Labor Day campaign calling for "Freedom, Fairness and Security" for working families. Hundreds of thousands of workers will rally in cities across the country during Labor Day week to demand better working conditions, fair wages, and the right to organize. The campaign emphasizes that workers deserve the protection and power that comes with union membership. Source: aflcio.org