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IBEW Public Statements
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) is dedicated to advocating for the rights and benefits of electrical workers across the country. As an organization, we are committed to sharing our views on important industry topics through official public statements.
These statements represent our members on a variety of issues, from workplace safety to government policies that impact our industry.
We encourage you to review these statements and stay informed about our ongoing efforts to support and protect electrical workers. We look forward to continuing to advocate for the rights and benefits of electrical workers by sharing our perspectives.
2024
- IBEW Members Approve Contracts with BNSF Railway and CSX; Narrowly Reject Agreement with Norfolk Southern
- IBEW Supports OSHA’s New Arc-Flash Guidance
- IBEW Applauds Legislation to Protect Critical Benefits for Veteran Railroad Workers
- IBEW Statement on Donald Trump’s Election
- IBEW Reaches Tentative Agreement with BNSF Railway
- IBEW Reaches Tentative Agreement with CSX, Norfolk Southern
- IBEW Responds to CBS Layoffs
- IBEW Strongly Supports Biden-Harris Good Jobs Executive Order
- IBEW President Kenny Cooper to Address Democratic National Convention on Opening Night
- IBEW Applauds Selection of Labor Champion Gov. Tim Walz
- IBEW Endorses Proven Ally Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States
- IBEW Thanks President Biden for Being the Most Pro-Union President in History
- IBEW Reinforces Support for Biden-Harris Re-Election
- IBEW Commends Passage of ADVANCE Act
- IBEW Congratulates Chair Christopher Hanson on Swearing in to Second Term Atop Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- IBEW Praises President Biden’s Crackdown on China’s Unfair Trading Practices
- IBEW President: ‘UAW Victory is Cause for Celebration Across Entire Labor Movement’
- IBEW Mourns Passing Away of Former Exelon CEO Chris Crane
- IBEW Praises Pres. Biden’s Commitment to Working America
- IBEW Praises Biden’s Commitment to ‘Buy America,’ Supports Veto of S.J. Res. 38
2023
- IBEW Signs Agreement for Largest Renewable Energy Project in North American History
- IBEW Welcomes Federal Funding for Brightline West High-Speed Rail Project
- IBEW, PGA Tour Reach Historic First Broadcast Agreement
- IBEW Welcomes Historic Federal Investment Into Power Grid
- IBEW, IUOE, LIUNA Sign Historic Three-Union Solar Agreement
- IBEW Honors the Life of Sen. Dianne Feinstein
- IBEW Mourns Passing of Steelworkers International President Thomas Conway
- IBEW Supports Biden-Harris Administration’s Rule Strengthening Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages
- IBEW, IAM Urge Congress to Pass the Bipartisan Railway Safety Act
- IBEW Statement on the Debt Ceiling Agreement
- IBEW Statement of Support for the Biden Administration’s Priorities for Building America’s Energy Infrastructure Faster, Safer and Cleaner
- IBEW Endorses President Biden and Vice President Harris for Re-Election
- IBEW Statement on EEI President Tom Kuhn’s Retirement
- IBEW Statement on Pres. Biden’s Veto Protecting Americans’ Retirement Security
- IBEW Statement on Biden Administration’s Approval of the Willow Project
- IBEW Statement on President Biden’s FY 2024 Budget
- IBEW, IAM, SMART-MD Unions File Outsourcing Suit Against BNSF Railway
- IBEW Statement Urging the Confirmation of Julie Su for Labor Secretary
- IBEW Statement on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Announcement of New Rules and Standards for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- IBEW Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union address
2022
- IBEW Statement on the Confirmation of Robert “Bobby” Klein to the TVA Board
- IBEW Hails NLRB’s Thryv Decision as Victory for Workers’ Rights
- Broadcast Workers at PGA Tour Entertainment Vote to Join the IBEW
- IBEW President Lonnie R. Stephenson Retires, International Secretary-Treasurer Kenneth W. Cooper Named New President
- IBEW Statement on the Convictions of Brian Ahakuelo and Marilyn Ahakuelo
- IBEW Statement on Ratification of the Freight Rail Agreement
- IBEW Thanks President Biden for Intervention on Behalf of Railroad Workers
- IBEW Reaches Tentative Agreement with NCCC
- IBEW Opposes Virginia’s Effort to Lower Training Standards
- IBEW Statement in Support of the Inflation Reduction Act
- IBEW Statement on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
- IBEW President Lonnie Stephenson’s Statement in Support of the CHIPS Act
- IBEW President Lonnie Stephenson’s Statement in Support of New Federal-State Offshore Wind Partnership
- IBEW Statement on the Biden Administration’s Proposed Standards for National Electric Vehicle Charging Network
- IBEW President Lonnie Stephenson’s Statement on the Biden Administration’s Actions to Spur Clean Energy Manufacturing
- VP Harris Joins IBEW Leaders for Grassroots Work Week Kick Off
- IBEW Broadcast Technicians Approve New CBS Agreement
- IBEW Applauds the Military Vehicle Fleet Electrification Act
- The President’s Budget Proposal Prioritizes Working Families
- IBEW Applauds Proposed Changes to Davis-Bacon Regulations
- IBEW Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address
- IBEW Congratulates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on Historic Nomination to the Supreme Court
- IBEW applauds DOL for modernizing, expanding, diversifying Registered Apprenticeship Programs
- IBEW, NRDC Call on Congress to Pass Build Back Better
- DOT’s Electric Vehicle Guidance Prioritizes Safety, Workers
- White House Task Force Report Empowers Working People
- Statement on Coalition Building Performance Standards
- President Joe Biden’s First Year in Office: Promises Made, Promises Kept
- IBEW Members Applaud Offshore Wind, Made-in-America Initiatives Announced by Biden-Harris Administration
2021
- IBEW Proudly Supports Stacey Abrams for Governor of Georgia
- IBEW Members Applaud House Passage of Build Back Better Act
- IBEW Members Join President Biden to Celebrate Passage of Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
- IBEW Members Celebrate Passage of Historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
- Berkshire Hathaway Energy and the IBEW Partner to Advance Diversity and Inclusion
- IBEW Statement on the Release of President Biden’s Build Back Better Framework
- IBEW Statement on Liz Shuler’s Historic Election as AFL-CIO President
- IBEW Statement on the Senate Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
- IBEW Mourns Passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
- IBEW: Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework is a Vital Investment in American Jobs
- IBEW: Nuclear Power PTCs Support Climate and Jobs
- Biden Reaffirms Commitment to Made-In-America
- IBEW Ready to Get to Work Building America’s EV Industry
- American Families Plan is a Vital Investment in Working People
- IBEW President: ‘Federal Workers Deserve a Living Wage’
- IBEW Welcomes White House Task Force on Worker Organizing
- IBEW President: “We’re Ready to Get to Work”
- America Needs to Move on Infrastructure and Jobs
- American Rescue Plan Provides Vital Relief to Working America
- Biden Supports Union Apprenticeships
- IBEW Says Sen. Peters is Right Choice to Head DSCC
- President Biden’s Executive Actions on Climate Change and Clean Energy
2020
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