IBEW Local 488 Features

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Industry and IBEW News

Dynamic Womens Committee Boosts Locals Organizing (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/dynamic-womens-committee-boosts-wash-locals-organizing/?ref=ew

Tacoma Local 76's Sisters of 76 Women's Committee, launched by journeyman Lisa Forsberg, strengthens organizing and member support through conduit workshops, clothing banks, try-a-trade events for high school students, and Habitat for Humanity projects, demonstrating how affinity groups help diversify union membership and improve outreach to underserved communities.

IBEW NECA Contractors Earn Awards and Honors

https://labortribune.com/ibew-neca-contractors-earn-awards-and-honors-in-agc-keystone-awards/

IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection contractor Guarantee Electrical won three AGC Keystone Awards including Specialty Contractor of the Year for excellence on projects including the USDA Food Safety Lab and Siteman Cancer Center, while PayneCrest Electric earned honors for transforming office space into Clayco's St. Louis headquarters at the November construction awards gala.

Pres Cooper: Tomorrows Leaders, Today (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/tomorrows-leaders-today/?ref=ew

International President Kenneth W. Cooper emphasizes that RENEW and NextGen members are leading the IBEW now, not just preparing for future leadership, as the union added 24,000 members in the past year and needs young workers to help meet growing demand for skilled electricians across all sectors.

Nuclear Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Join IBEW

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/nuclear-workers-vote-to-join-seattle-local/?ref=ew/

Over 200 workers at nuclear manufacturer Framatome voted 118-64 to join Seattle Local 77 after fast-paced organizing campaign focused on better benefits, wages, and working conditions.

Local Successfully Lobbies for New Responsible Bidder Rules

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/michigan-local-lobbies-for-new-rules/?ref=ew

Lansing Local 665 helped pass ordinance amendment using weighted scoring system for public construction projects, prioritizing quality training, safety programs, and worker benefits over simply lowest cost.