IBEW Local 488 Features

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Join Barbara and the CT Building Trades for a Day of Action on November 1st

Brothers and Sisters of IBEW Local 488! Talk is cheap. Real support is shown through action. Norwalk Mayoral candidate Barbara Smyth has always stood with labor, and now it's our turn to stand with her. We need boots on the ground to secure a victory for working families in Norwalk. A win for Barbara is a win for strong Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), local jobs, and prevailing wages.... more ...

Industry and IBEW News

Update On Central Middle School Construction

https://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/heres-update-central-middle-school-construction-june

Greenwich Central Middle School construction project receives latest progress update, detailing current phase completion, timeline adjustments, and upcoming milestones. The project represents a significant investment in modernizing educational infrastructure for the district.

Bridgeport Officials Fast-Track Plans For Two New Schools

https://ctexaminer.com/2025/05/07/with-cuts-in-place-bridgeport-officials-fast-track-plans-for-two-new-schools/

Despite budget constraints, Bridgeport school officials are accelerating plans for two new educational facilities as part of their comprehensive facilities master plan. The district faces significant infrastructure needs with projected repair costs between $560-590 million over the next five years.

Construction Begins on Connecticut's First Tech Magnet School

https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/construction-begins-on-connecticuts-first-tech-magnet-school

Goodwin University has begun construction on a cutting-edge 90,000-square-foot, four-story technology magnet school building. The ultra-modern facility will serve students in a four-year technology and industry program, with freshman classes starting this fall and the building completion planned for next year.

The Invisible Injury: Breaking the Stigma

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/the-invisible-injury/?ref=ew

An in-depth look at mental health challenges within the electrical industry and efforts to address the stigma surrounding mental health issues. The article examines how the IBEW is working to create supportive environments for members dealing with invisible injuries such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD, particularly among veterans and workers facing job-related stress.

Pres Cooper: Serving All Our Veterans

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/serving-all-our-veterans/?ref=ew

IBEW International President Kenneth W. Cooper addresses the union's commitment to supporting veterans in the electrical industry. The article highlights programs and initiatives designed to help military veterans transition into electrical careers, emphasizing the value of their skills and experience in the IBEW workforce.