Industry and IBEW News

Hard Work, Positivity Help Member Find Success (EW)

https://ibew.org/hard-work-positivity-help-a-calif-member-find-ibew-success-after-prison/

California IBEW member overcomes incarceration challenges through determination and union support to build a successful electrical career. Source: ibew.org

Invitation To Bid

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/legal-notices/invitation_to_bid_4

New Haven issues formal invitation to bid for upcoming construction project. The bidding opportunity includes detailed specifications for electrical, mechanical, and general construction work with submission deadlines and project requirements outlined for qualified contractors.

Sec-Treas Noble: IBEW at Center of Nuclear Power Revolution (EW)

https://ibew.org/ist-noble-ibew-at-center-of-a-nuclear-power-revolution

IBEW Secretary-Treasurer Paul Noble discusses how the union is positioning itself as a key player in America's nuclear power renaissance. The article explores the IBEW's role in training skilled workers for next-generation nuclear facilities and the union's strategic approach to clean energy infrastructure development.

What's Behind Google's $10M Pledge to Train Electricians

https://www.inc.com/kit-eaton/why-google-just-pledged-10-million-to-train-electricians/91186132

Google announces a $10 million initiative to train 100,000 electrical workers and 30,000 new apprentices over five years to address critical labor shortages. The program combines traditional electrician skills with AI-based tools as tech giants face unprecedented power demands from data centers supporting artificial intelligence expansion.

How Unions Are Shaping America's Clean Energy Revolution

https://www.coletivometranca.com.br/en/news_en/the-surprising-new-battleground-for-good-paying-jobs-how-unions-are-shaping-americas-green-revolution/65361/#google_vignette

Labor unions are positioning themselves at the forefront of America's clean energy transition, advocating for policies that create good-paying union jobs while advancing climate goals. Construction unions are actively pushing for legislation supporting geothermal energy, battery storage, building retrofits, and nuclear power projects that prioritize union labor and worker protections.