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WELCOME POWERING TO THE IBEW A BRIGHTER FUTURE The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers represents approximately 860,000 active members and

October 9, 2024

San Diego Local 465's Cece Marquez (center, standing) recently met with some of the 200 newly organized workers from San Diego Gas and Electric's call center. Marquez led the organizing campaign.

One Worker’s Passion Helps Organize 200 SDG&E Call Center Workers

A majority of workers in San Diego Gas and Electric’s call center recently voted to join the IBEW, and San Diego Local 465 Business Manager Nate Fairman says Cece Marquez deserves recognition for a historic win.

October 8, 2024

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October 4, 2024

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The Electrical Worker About the Electrical Worker The Electrical Worker was the name of the first official publication of the

October 4, 2024

Representatives from the U.S. Department of Commerce recently visited Rockford, Ill., Local 196’s training facility. The department’s Internet for All program is tasked with ensuring that every address in the U.S. can connect to reliable and affordable high-speed internet within the next few years, and it’s bringing a wealth of work and organizing opportunities for Local 196 and other IBEW locals throughout the country.

Illinois Local’s Broadband Work Is ‘Through the Roof’Thanks to Biden-Harris Programs

The Biden-Harris administration’s bold legislative plan to expand broadband internet access to every part of the U.S. is bringing a wealth of work and organizing opportunities for IBEW locals throughout the country. Rockford, Ill., Local 196 is one example of this.

September 19, 2024

After multiple attempts made over decades, call center workers at Southern California Edison finally won representation. Members of the SCE volunteer organizing committee, from left: Katie Smith, Paloma Gonzalez, Martin Gaitan, Norinda Ojeda and Norma Diaz.

Persistence Pays Off With ‘Long Overdue’ Win at California Utility

It was decades in the making, but the call center workers at utility company Southern California Edison finally have a

September 18, 2024

An increasing number of women are joining the ranks of Oklahoma City Local 1141 and they’re not just excelling at the trade, they’re taking on leadership roles, both within the local and the wider labor community.

‘Culture Change’: How an Oklahoma Local Builds an Inclusive Space for Women

When Janus Miller was apprenticing some 30 years ago, there were hardly any women on jobsites. Now, those numbers are up and the new generation isn’t just learning the trade, they’re leading the way.

September 17, 2024

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris put an exclamation point on the most pro-union presidency in American history when Biden signed the Good Jobs Executive Order on Sept. 6. Photo provided by The White House via Flickr/Creative Commons.

Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Protections for All Workers on Federal Projects

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Sept. 6 that enshrines across the federal government the labor standards included in his signature infrastructure and manufacturing laws.

September 6, 2024

The Department of Labor issued a retirement security rule in April that raises the bar for financial professionals who advise people on how to invest their retirement savings. Photo credit: American Advisors Group via Flickr

Biden Administration Moves to Protect Workers Making Retirement Saving Decisions

Working people can rest easier when it comes to getting the best advice on retirement savings, thanks to a new rule from the Biden-Harris administration.

July 8, 2024

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Illinois Local’s Broadband Work Is ‘Through the Roof’Thanks to Biden-Harris Programs

Persistence Pays Off With ‘Long Overdue’ Win at California Utility

‘Culture Change’: How an Oklahoma Local Builds an Inclusive Space for Women

Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Protections for All Workers on Federal Projects

Biden Administration Moves to Protect Workers Making Retirement Saving Decisions

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