State Bond Package Steers $31M to Hartford Development Projects

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/state-bond-package-steers-31m-to-hartford-development-projects/

Connecticut's State Bond Commission approved over $31 million for Hartford economic development projects as part of a $3 billion bonding package. Funding includes $17.5 million through the Capital Region Development Authority for downtown parking garage repairs, Capitol Hotel renovation loans, and $6.5 million for North End affordable housing and daycare projects led by Mutual Housing Association and Citadel Community Development.

NECA, Local Donate $15k to Food Bank

https://www.egcitizen.com/2025/12/30/558981/electrical-trades-give-15-000-to-food-bank

Electrical contractors and local union members donated $15,000 to support a community food bank, demonstrating the industry's commitment to community service and helping families in need during the holiday season.

Local Never Forgets Where It Comes From

https://www.phillyvoice.com/ibew-local-98-never-forgets-where-it-comes-from-0599927/

IBEW Local 98 members provided Thanksgiving meals to hundreds of Philadelphia families, participated in Marine Corps Toys for Tots program, and honored fallen veterans through Wreaths Across America.

Santa Visits Local

https://labortribune.com/santa-visits-ibew-local-309-bringing-holiday-cheer/

Santa brings holiday cheer to IBEW Local 309 members and families.

Retirees Spread Holiday Cheer

https://www.kolotv.com/video/2025/12/19/ibew-local-1245-retirees-spread-holiday-cheer/

IBEW Local 1245 retirees demonstrate the spirit of giving during the holiday season.

Local Donates and Distributes 20,000 Toys, Winter Clothes to Children

https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/ibew-local-103-donates-distributes-20000-toys-winter-clothes-boston-children/XFFVMK4YJVHJ3NPXTJN6ZV2GJU/

IBEW Local 103 held its annual holiday toy drive, distributing 20,000 donated toys and warm winter clothes to Greater Boston families in need through partnership with Mayor Michelle Wu's office.

Sec Treas Noble: An Abundance of Giving (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/an-abundance-of-giving/?ref=ew

International Secretary-Treasurer Paul Noble celebrates IBEW members' holiday generosity through food drives, toy collections, and community service, noting that charitable giving is especially critical this year as economic challenges including job cuts, government shutdown effects, and rising costs impact more American families.

Generous Members Make Holidays Brighter

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/generous-members-make-holidays-brighter/?ref=ew

IBEW locals across North America demonstrate union values through holiday charity work, including Ann Arbor Local 252's 25-year toy drive for children's hospital patients, food drives at Asbury Park Local 400 and Cheyenne Local 415, and Savannah Local 508's annual gift-wrapping party that provides presents and grocery cards to families in need.

Pres Cooper: Tomorrows Leaders, Today (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/tomorrows-leaders-today/?ref=ew

International President Kenneth W. Cooper emphasizes that RENEW and NextGen members are leading the IBEW now, not just preparing for future leadership, as the union added 24,000 members in the past year and needs young workers to help meet growing demand for skilled electricians across all sectors.

IBEW NECA Contractors Earn Awards and Honors

https://labortribune.com/ibew-neca-contractors-earn-awards-and-honors-in-agc-keystone-awards/

IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection contractor Guarantee Electrical won three AGC Keystone Awards including Specialty Contractor of the Year for excellence on projects including the USDA Food Safety Lab and Siteman Cancer Center, while PayneCrest Electric earned honors for transforming office space into Clayco's St. Louis headquarters at the November construction awards gala.