January 2023

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With IBEW Leading the Way, San Diego Voters Remove Ban on PLAs

The measure passed by nearly 12 percentage points. The ban dates to 2012, when Republicans controlled city government. The city now has a Democratic mayor in Todd Gloria, and all nine seats on the city council are held by Democrats. “San Diegans have been waiting a long time to see progress on addressing the backlog […]

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Ohio Chip Plant Soars to $100 Billion After Biden-Backed Legislation

The biggest private investment in Ohio history and the largest project labor agreement in IBEW history broke ground just east of Columbus on Sept. 9. Intel Corp. expects 7,000 construction workers, including up to 3,000 electrical workers, will be on-site for at least a decade, and likely far, far longer. The $20 billion Intel semiconductor

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Wins in Michigan Could Mean Farewell to State’s Right-to-Work Law

The political adage “Elections have consequences” is going to be put on display in Michigan in ways that could benefit IBEW members and all working families, including a potential repeal of the state’s so-called right-to-work law. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was reelected and Democrats won control of both the state House and Senate, giving the party

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Boston Local Swears In Its Most Diverse Apprentice Class Yet

When Boston Local 103 Business Manager Lou Antonellis swore in this year’s class of apprentices, he welcomed the most diverse class in the union’s history. And it wasn’t by accident. “We made a point to be as inclusive as we possibly could,” Antonellis said. “Diversity and replicating the communities in which we serve is very

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