Mayors Make Climate Action Personal

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/06/mayors-cities-local-climate-action-green-spaces/

City mayors across America are implementing grassroots climate initiatives and expanding green spaces to address environmental challenges locally. Source: motherjones.com

Hundreds of EPA Grants Cut, Leaving Cities on the Hook

https://grist.org/cities/trump-cuts-hundreds-of-epa-grants-leaving-cities-on-the-hook-for-climate-resiliency/

Federal cuts to EPA funding force municipalities to shoulder the financial burden of climate resilience projects independently. Source: grist.org

Administration Shutters Climate Studies (EW)

https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/06/02/1117653/the-trump-administration-has-shut-down-more-than-100-climate-studies/

The Trump administration has terminated over 100 climate research studies, impacting scientific understanding of environmental changes. Source: technologyreview.com

Hard Work, Positivity Help Member Find Success (EW)

https://ibew.org/hard-work-positivity-help-a-calif-member-find-ibew-success-after-prison/

California IBEW member overcomes incarceration challenges through determination and union support to build a successful electrical career. Source: ibew.org

IBEW-NECA Reminds Dock Owners on Electrical Safety

https://labortribune.com/ibew-neca-electrical-connection-reminds-boat-dock-owners-to-check-electrical-safety/

IBEW-NECA partnership issues safety reminders to boat dock owners about proper electrical installations and maintenance protocols. Source: labortribune.com

Invitation To Bid

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/legal-notices/invitation_to_bid_4

New Haven issues formal invitation to bid for upcoming construction project. The bidding opportunity includes detailed specifications for electrical, mechanical, and general construction work with submission deadlines and project requirements outlined for qualified contractors.

IVP Cooper: Every Worker Engaged in Safety (EW)

https://ibew.org/ivp-cooper-every-worker-must-be-engaged-in-safety

International Vice President Cooper emphasizes the critical importance of comprehensive safety engagement across all IBEW worksites. The piece outlines new initiatives and protocols designed to ensure every union member actively participates in maintaining safe working conditions and preventing workplace accidents.

IBEW, CBS Reach Landmark Agreement

https://www.thewrap.com/cbs-ibew-tentative-agreement/

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and CBS reach a significant tentative agreement covering working conditions, compensation, and benefits for union members in the broadcasting industry. The landmark deal addresses key concerns about job security and working standards in the evolving media landscape.

Sec-Treas Noble: IBEW at Center of Nuclear Power Revolution (EW)

https://ibew.org/ist-noble-ibew-at-center-of-a-nuclear-power-revolution

IBEW Secretary-Treasurer Paul Noble discusses how the union is positioning itself as a key player in America's nuclear power renaissance. The article explores the IBEW's role in training skilled workers for next-generation nuclear facilities and the union's strategic approach to clean energy infrastructure development.

What's Behind Google's $10M Pledge to Train Electricians

https://www.inc.com/kit-eaton/why-google-just-pledged-10-million-to-train-electricians/91186132

Google announces a $10 million initiative to train 100,000 electrical workers and 30,000 new apprentices over five years to address critical labor shortages. The program combines traditional electrician skills with AI-based tools as tech giants face unprecedented power demands from data centers supporting artificial intelligence expansion.