National Disease Emergency Response Agreement

The IBEW and NECA have developed the NDERA (National Disease Emergency Response Agreement) for our contractors and members. 
Effective March 16, 2020. It will be reevaluated every 30 days.
 
Please see attachment below for memo from IBEW President Lonnie Stephenson and NECA CEO David Long
 

COVID-19 for workers and employers

Please see attachment below for FAQ about the Coronavirus from the DOL

IBEW Hour Power Award Nominations

The 2019 IBEW Hour Power Awards have officially opened! We're looking for a journeyman mentor, apprentice, and instructor who've gone above and beyond the call to duty. Nominate them now and they could be the next winner!
Every year, the IBEW gives three very deserving individuals recognition for the outstanding work they do in the construction and maintenance industry. A journeyman mentor, apprentice, and instructor are chosen for his or her outstanding leadership and guidance in the IBEW. Nominations are now open, so we want you to nominate someone you think has elevated a higher standard... Read More

2023 Yearly Dues

Local 90 Membership Dues 2023
Dues paid per QUARTER are $133.50
Dues paid per YEAR are $534.00
 
Credit card payments can be taken over the phone or in person with a fee.
You can now make dues payments online through our website with an additional fee.
 
ALL INCORECT CHECKS WILL BE RETURNED

Winter Storm Tests US Electric Grid, Outages Spread

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/25/winter-storm-electric-grid-overdrive-00745690

A massive winter storm brought power outages to over 780,000 customers across the South and East, with PJM Interconnection forecasting record peak demand of 147,000 MW. The deep freeze threatens to cripple natural gas infrastructure and test regional grids serving tens of millions of Americans.

Deep Freeze Tests Reliance on Natural Gas

https://www.eenews.net/articles/deep-freeze-tests-us-electricitys-reliance-on-natural-gas/

Winter storm conditions risk shuttering Appalachia gas wells and pipelines in bitter cold, potentially forcing more electricity outages in the East. PJM warned that pressure will mount across regional grids as the nation's largest grid operator exports power while managing unprecedented demand.

Grid Rules for Faster Data Centers Favor On-site Gas Plants

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-grid-rules-faster-data-centers-favor-on-site-gas-plants--reeii-2026-01-27/

FERC has directed PJM to create new rules facilitating co-location of data centers with power plants, potentially favoring on-site natural gas generation. The regulations aim to accelerate interconnection while addressing reliability concerns and avoiding lengthy grid connection delays that can stretch 5-7 years.

Electrical Worker Calls Data Center Quote Opportunity for Jobs and Investment As Council Rejects Proposal

https://www.chicagoconstructionnews.com/electrical-worker-calls-data-center-opportunity-for-jobs-and-investment-as-naperville-council-rejects-proposal/

Naperville Council voted 6-1 to reject a 36-megawatt data center despite IBEW's Anthony Giunti emphasizing construction would bring millions to the local economy and create long-term career opportunities. Labor leaders warned that rejecting the project removes years of high-paying skilled construction work from a vacant property.

Brunell : Bringing Back Factories Not So Easy; We're Short on Skilled Labor, Electricity

https://dailyastorian.com/2026/01/26/bringing-back-factories-not-so-easy-were-short-on-skilled-labor-electricity/

America faces critical shortages of skilled electrical workers and electricity supply to support manufacturing reshoring and AI data centers. Morgan Stanley warns of a potential 20% power shortage by 2028 while Bureau of Labor Statistics projects nearly 80,000 electrician job openings over the next decade, with apprentice programs increasing 50% to address the gap.

Demolition of Vacant CT Building Puts Future Development In Spotlight

https://www.courant.com/2026/01/14/demolition-of-vacant-and-decaying-ct-building-to-start-it-puts-future-development-in-spotlight/

Demolition work begins on Hartford's vacant data processing center near Dunkin' Park, making way for a $90 million AI center, boutique hotel, and parking garage. The $9.4 million demolition is expected to complete by June, clearing the site for RMS Cos. redevelopment that includes a proposed center for applied artificial intelligence with potential Google technology partnership.