May 2025

IBEW members working in American shipyards could benefit from a shift in trade policy that  targets China’s global shipbuilding domination.  The domestic maritime industry has been hit hard by foreign players in recent decades. To boost the industry,  the U.S. is considering hiking fees on Chinese vessels docking at U.S. ports. IBEW Government Affairs Director […]

Hundreds of IBEW members came to D.C. in April to attend IBEW construction and building trades conferences – and get tips on how to navigate 2025’s tricky political and legislative climate. The good news, IBEW President Kenneth W. Cooper told members, is that 2025 is on track as a record-breaking year for growth.  But while