How to Harness the Potential and Minimize the Risks of the AI Revolution
November 17, 2023
“AI is all around us,” Biden said. “To realize the promise of AI and avoid the risk, we need to govern this technology.”
Construction
Pair of New Pro-Union NLRB Rulings Favor Organizing
October 18, 2023
On Aug. 25, the NLRB ruled in the Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC decision that if a unit can show majority support, an employer must either recognize and bargain with a union or file a petition for an election.
New Davis-Bacon Rules, Explained
September 29, 2023
“Many workers are paid much less than they deserve, much less than the value of their work. And not just by a little,” Harris said. “I’m here today to announce that we are updating this law and giving workers across the nation a raise.”
Workers Win, Low-Road Contractors Lose Under New Prevailing Wage Rules
September 6, 2023
“President Biden is proving once again that union members are at the heart of his efforts to rebuild America by restoring the middle class.” Cooper said. “And his record-setting job-creation numbers prove that he is succeeding beyond all expectations.”
Promoting Energy Agenda, Biden Administration Highlights IBEW Partnership
July 26, 2023
IBEW members are central to the new economy due to the future-forward policies championed by the Biden-Harris administration. Called the Investing in America agenda, a
Building Boom Turns Ohio Local into Training Model
July 24, 2023
Columbus, Ohio, Local 683’s membership is experiencing explosive growth from work at data centers, hospitals, battery plants, industrial solar, and other renewable projects. The building
Bureaucratic Speed Dating: IBEW Connects Loans with IBEW Employers, Signatories
July 17, 2023
The Department of Energy Loan Programs Office aims to put thousands of IBEW members to work. On June 13, the IBEW Government Affairs Department convened
‘Extremely Valuable’ Infrastructure Database Goes Live
July 13, 2023
A powerful new tool providing real-time updates about federal infrastructure investments will be key to IBEW’s efforts to win the billions of dollars in new
IBEW Contractor Touts EV Network with DOT Secretary Buttigieg, Gov. Whitmer
July 10, 2023
IBEW Detroit Local 58 member Bill Baisden joined Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a May 16 press conference announcing the
Permit Reform Urged on Capitol Hill
May 25, 2023
An 18-year wait for a permit on a construction project sounds like a long time. But at least the Trans-West Express Transmission project was finally