INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS: BAD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a rule that would allow
private entities like employers and trade associations to self-certify apprenticeship programs. These programs would be referred to as "Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs" or IRAPs

What is an IRAP?
IRAPs are "apprenticeship programs" that are not registered with a state or the DOL. IRAPs would be approved by private industry entities and would not fall under the same requirements as current DOL or state registered apprenticeship programs. IRAPs differ significantly from our Registered Joint Apprenticeship Programs... Read More
IBEW News

Urgent: IRAP Mobilization

Save Our Apprenticeships!
Make the Construction Industry Exemption Permanent
*See attached memo from IBEW IO President Lonnie Stephenson for details. Follow Instructions below*
1 Log on 
2 Visit www.saveIBEWapprenticeships.org

click your branch
Select the page most appropriate for you by clicking one of the following red boxes at the bottom of the page: Construction Branch - Inside, Construction Branch - Outside, or All Members, Friends, and Family.
3 Complete the form
Scroll down until you see fields for your contact information on the left side of the page if you are on a... Read More

Local 90 RENEW donates toys


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IBEW Local 90 President  John Bellemare and RENEW committee chairman Brendan Toth drop off toys to Yale New Haven Children's Hospital.
They were very appreciative of our donation and thank all of IBEW Local 90 staff and membership.
The IBEW Local 90 RENEW committee is proud to give back to the community.

IBEW Local 90 Election Results

June 11, 2019 Election Results
President
John Bellemare
 
Vice President
Steven Asplund
 
Recording Secretary
Christopher Wininger
 
Business Manager/Financial Secretary/Delegate to IO Convention
Sean Daly
 
Treasurer
John Lacomb Jr
 
Executive Board
John Bacchiocchi
William Brooks
Paul Costello
Kenneth Marshall
Brendan Toth
 
Delegates to IO Convention
John Bellemare
Paul Costello
 
*To see a tally sheet click on the attachment for results*

Help Save a Brother's life!

Sadly, one of our members is in need of a live kidney donor with type "O" blood. The members name is Clifford  O'Connell. Brother O'Connell has given 29 years of service to local 90.
A dedicated family man, he has a wife Andrea and a daughter Erin. Time is of the essence for brother O'connell,the waiting list for a donor is 5/7 years.
His life is on the line! If anyone can help Clifford,please call the Hartford hospital donor coordinator at 860-972-9918.


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Inside IBEW 90

DCP Inspectors Job Posting

To view the Job details click on the attachment or to apply click the link below.
https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=190607&R2=0060AR&R3...
 
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Right to Work

These days, much is written, and discussed, about the so called "Right to Work."  It is important to distinguish between the human Right to Work, as it pertains to basic human rights, and the latest  "Right to Work law" proposals in Connecticut. Organized electricians join the working men and women across America in fighting this attempt to artificially lower our wages by placing tradesmen who have organized at a distinct disadvantage.
New Haven Building Trades

Have you thought about running for Public Office?

Path to Power Political Candidate Training
4/6/19 8:30 to 4:30
CT AFL-CIO 56 Town Line Rd, Rocky Hill
To register: http://bit.ly/ctp2p
Contact Peggy Buchanan 860-571-6191 x229 or pbuchanan@ctaflcio.org
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Live Health Online

How to register in minutes before you feel sick
You can have a private and secure video chat with a board certifies doctor 24/7 on your smartphone, tablet or computer with a webcam. It's a quick and easy way to get the care you need with no appointments or long wait times.
When your own doctor isn't available use LiveHealth Online if you have pinkeye, a cold, the flu, a fever, allergies, a sinus infection or other common health conditions. A doctor can assess your condition, provide a treatment plan and even send a prescription to your pharmacy, if it's needed.
Questions? Call LiveHealth... Read More
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DCP Proposed Regulation

Local 90 members call for action.
Please contact these politicians if you reside in their towns please.
 
 
DCP’s proposed regulation will be on the agenda for next month’s Regs review Committee meeting. I know for a fact that the agency’s legislative liaison is actively lobbying the members of the Regs Review committee, so we need a call to action to have your licensed members contact the committee members listed below.
 
Suggested script: “My name is (name) and I reside at (address). I’m a licensed (trade) and I’m asking Senator/Representative (name) to reject DCP’s proposed... Read More