Latest Podcast: Record-Breaking IBEW Membership Growth

https://www.youtube.com/embed/b4qDU38nWME?si=t5qwF8pxxSeV703F

Fourth District International Vice President Austin Keyser joins President Cooper and Secretary-Treasurer Noble to discuss IBEW's record-breaking membership growth in 2024-25. Keyser explains how his district led the way with innovative organizing strategies and intensive efforts that drove unprecedented expansion across the union.

Pres Cooper: Honoring Our Veterans (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/honoring-our-veterans/?ref=ew

IBEW International President Kenneth W. Cooper honors military veterans in union ranks by sending challenge coins to every IBEW veteran. Cooper highlights union's heavy investment in veteran outreach including hiring an international representative for veterans' affairs, expanding Veterans Electrical Entry Program, and supporting 70+ local Veterans Committees. He urges locals to recruit more servicemembers, noting veterans bring loyalty, pride and teamwork that enrich IBEW jobsites and strengthen organizing efforts.

Naugatuck Approves $19M for School Solar Upgrades(Subscrp)

https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/naugatuck-solar-high-school-roof-replacement-21131777.php

Source:ctinsider.com

7 Brew Drops Building In Place at New North Haven Location

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/7-brew-drops-building-in-place-for-new-north-haven-location/

Source:hartfordbusiness.com

2025 New Haven Election Guide

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2025/10/31/2025-election-guide/

Source:newhavenindependent.org

New Norwalk West Rocks School Would Be Built On Top of Recently Completed $2.4M Soccer Complex (Subscrp)

https://www.thehour.com/news/article/norwalk-west-rocks-middle-school-soccer-building-21091179.php

Source:thehour.com

Eversource Launches Danbury Underground Cable Upgrade

https://patch.com/connecticut/danbury/eversource-launches-underground-cable-upgrade-project-danbury-boost-power

Source:patch.com

Hartford Project Would Turn Former Trade School Into Apartments. It's Not A Done Deal Yet.

https://www.courant.com/2025/10/11/ct-project-would-turn-former-trade-school-into-apartments-its-not-a-done-deal-yet/

A redevelopment plan for the former Hartford Trade School building at 110 Washington Street would create approximately 57 affordable and workforce housing units through a $33.6 million project by Arch Communities and Boston Communities. The 1928 building, which has been used as a city warming center, is pending approval from the city council and environmental reviews, with construction potentially starting in spring 2026. Source: courant.com

Hartford Celebrates Reopening of PeoplesBank Arena After Major Renovation

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/hartford-celebrates-eopening-of-peoplesbank-arena-after-major-renovation/

Hartford's PeoplesBank Arena officially reopened following a major renovation aimed at transforming the downtown venue into a modern sports and entertainment hub. Upgrades include new seating, premium suites, enhanced rigging capabilities, and improved concourse technology, with Stevie Nicks headlining the first concert on Saturday. Source: hartfordbusiness.com

Hurricane Melissa Adds Urgency to COP30

https://theecologist.org/2025/oct/29/hurricane-melissa-adds-urgency-cop30

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica causing catastrophic floods and landslides across the Caribbean, killing seven people and underscoring the urgency of the upcoming COP30 climate summit in Brazil. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper told Cabinet colleagues the hurricane highlighted the importance of the summit for those unable to "pick up their island and move it out of the way of the approaching storm." Source: theecologist.org