IBEW Monthly Political Newsletter July 2021

Building America Back Better Biden's Agenda is Working for the IBEW
How President Biden’s actions benefit working families and IBEW members
 
Negotiating a Bipartisan Deal with Congress for More Jobs, Cleaner Infrastructure
President Joe Biden proposed the largest investment in American infrastructure since World War II back in March. Four weeks later,he renewed his call for the $2.3 trillion American Jobs Plan during an address to Congress, with the IBEW at the heart of his pitch. Today, President Biden and Congress are working to pass a bill that will upgrade America’s flagging... Read More

Press Conference for Justin Elicker

Your support is needed to help re-elect Justin Elicker for Mayor of New Haven!
We invite all members and apprentices to join Local 90 at tomorrow's Press Conference
Wednesday, July 21st at 10:30 AM 
New Haven, CT located on the corner of South Orange Street and Route 34 (just East of the Knights of Columbus Building)
 
Please wear your union colors and hard hats!

National Lineworker Appreciation Day

July 8, 2021
Dear EEI Member Company and IBEW Local Union Business Managers:
Our nation’s lineworkers put their lives on the line every day to ensure the delivery of safe and reliable power to keep our economy running and to power our homes, schools, businesses, and hospitals. The work of lineworkers is inherently dangerous, and a culture of safety is ingrained in our industry thanks to decades of work by EEI member electric companies and the IBEW.
When storms or other natural disasters strike, our lineworkers always answer the call to restore power safely and quickly, often traveling long... Read More

Attention Riders!

The Local 90 Riding Club will be participating in the following motorcyle events:
1. 2021 Run for Brotherhood
July 16th and 17th
Meet at Electric City Harley Davidson, Scranton, PA 18508
Kickstands up each day at 10:30 am
Scenic Rides through the beautiful countryside
 
2. IBEW Local 99 and 2323 6th Annual Solidarity Ride
September 19th
22 Amflex Drive, Cranston, RI 02921
Registration at 9:00 am Kickstands up at 11:00am
Proceeds donated to charity
 
If anyone is interested in either event please contact Steve Asplund or John Bellemare at (203) 265-9533 ext 5
 

IBEW Hour Power



News Brief: Business Development Edition 7
 
In this edition of Business Development News Brief, IBEW Local 531 out of La Porte, Indiana gears up for a monumental solar power construction job; the Dunn’s Bridge Solar project is close to breaking ground on a two-phase endeavor that will involve installations of an estimated 2.4 million solar panels. When all is said and done, Business Manager Jim Clarida says this massive project will generate enough power for over 200,000 households in Indiana’s Jasper County while employing hundreds of IBEW members. And with the Code... Read More
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IBEW Monthly Political Newsletter June 2021

Building America Back Better
Biden's Agenda is Working for the IBEW
How President Biden’s actions benefit working families and IBEW members
Getting Another Public Shoutout from President Biden
President Biden toured the Ford electric F-150 plant in Michigan on May 18, highlighting his American Jobs Plan and the importance of remaking auto manufacturing to help curb climate change.
And once again, Biden took the opportunity to promote the key role of the IBEW in his plans for an electric vehicle revolution.
“We’re going to put Americans back to work ... and that includes putting IBEW members... Read More
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State of CT Job Opportunity: Consumer Protection Inspector (Occupational Trades)

The State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has one (1) current job opportunity for a Consumer Protection Inspector (Occupational Trades) in the Investigations Division. This position will be assigned to the Occupational and Professional Enforcement Unit to ensure licensing compliance, inspect workmanship, mediate consumer complaints, and conduct site inspections.
 
Do you have experience working in the occupational trades? Do you hold an active license of unlimited journeyperson or above? If so, we encourage you to apply today!
https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/... Read More

Climate and Community Investment Act

Action Alert!
Protect the Climate. Work for Justice.
 
Encourage Your Legislators to Vote in Favor of the Climate and Community Investment Act!

 
As the end of the 2021 legislative session approaches, we need the Roundtable community
to show up in support of the Climate and Community Investment Act! 

1.) Take Action Quickly by Sending a Message to your Local Legislators Encouraging Them to Vote to Pass SB-999

 
2.) Make a Phone Call to Your State Senator Telling Them Why SB-999 is so Important for the CT Community to Get Passed!
Sample Phone Script... Read More

Biden on IBEW and unions

Click on the link below to see a short video of President Biden discussing his American Jobs Plan
https://vimeo.com/545124610

IBEW Monthly Political Newsletter April 2021

 
Building America Back Better
Biden's Agenda is Working for the IBEW
How President Biden’s actions benefit working families and IBEW members
Fulfilling a Critical Campaign Promise on Infrastructure
President Biden promised to put America back to work. On March 31, he shared his plan to deliver, with a historic $2 trillion package to rebuild a diminished infrastructure, battle climate change and take on global competitors.The eight-year proposal will put the United States on the path to a revitalized domestic infrastructure while creating tens of thousands of jobs in several of the IBEW... Read More
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