IBEW Local 90

What We Know About Monday's Sweeping Power Outage in Spain and Portugal

https://www.wral.com/story/what-we-know-about-mondays-sweeping-power-outage-in-spain-and-portugal/21984722/

Comprehensive coverage of the widespread power outage affecting millions across Spain and Portugal on Monday. The article details the outage's scale, emergency response efforts, and preliminary findings about potential causes, including infrastructure vulnerabilities. Source: wral.com

Local Pushes Priorities

https://ibew11.org/2025/04/advocating-for-our-work/

IBEW Local 11 advocates for electrician priorities at municipal meetings, focusing on infrastructure safety standards, prevailing wage enforcement, and expanded apprenticeship opportunities. Representatives highlight the importance of skilled labor in maintaining critical electrical systems. Source: ibew11.org

Investigation Continues

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2025/04/30/Spain-investigation-power-outage-Portugal/3641746017296/

Spanish and Portuguese authorities continue investigating the massive power grid failure that affected the Iberian Peninsula. Engineers and security experts are examining whether the outage resulted from technical failure, cyberattack, or grid management issues. Early findings suggest problems at key transmission substations. Source: upi.com

Patience, Relationships Lead to A Big Win

https://ibew.org/patience-relationships-lead-to-big-win-for-california-local/

California IBEW local secures major contract victory after months of strategic negotiations. The agreement includes improved wages, benefits, and worker protections following persistent relationship-building efforts with key stakeholders. Source: ibew.org

Google to Support 100,000 Electrical workers through NECA and IBEW Training

https://www.ebmag.com/google-to-support-100000-electrical-workers-through-neca-and-ibew-training-program/

Google announces a major initiative to support 100,000 electrical workers through expanded training programs in partnership with NECA and IBEW. The program will focus on renewable energy technologies and modern electrical infrastructure. Source: ebmag.com

National Grid Members Approve 4% Annual Wage Increase

https://aflcio.org/2025/4/23/service-solidarity-spotlight-ibew-members-national-grid-approve-contract-4-annual-wage

IBEW members working at National Grid have approved a new contract featuring a 4% annual wage increase over the next three years. The agreement also includes improved healthcare benefits and stronger job security provisions. Source: aflcio.org

Shop Steward Spotlight

https://ibew11.org/2025/04/shop-steward-spotlight-marco-zarate/

Local 11 recognizes Marco Zarate in their Shop Steward Spotlight feature. Zarate has been instrumental in resolving workplace disputes and improving communication between management and union members in the Los Angeles area. Source: ibew11.org

Members Receive Service Awards

https://labortribune.com/seven-ibew-local-1439-members-receive-service-awards/

Seven members of IBEW Local 1439 were recognized with service awards for their dedication and contributions to the union. The ceremony highlighted members with 25+ years of service and their impact on workplace safety initiatives. Source: labortribune.com