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Boston Local 1228 members working in sports television are the first broadcast members in the country to have the National Electrical Benefit Fund and the National Electrical Annuity Plan included in their new collective bargaining agreement.

In Breakthrough Agreement, Boston Broadcast Members Win Pension Benefit

Boston Local 1228 members working in sports television have successfully negotiated for the National Electrical Benefit Fund and the National Electrical Annuity Plan to be included in a new collective bargaining agreement, making them the first broadcast members in the country to have these sought-after benefits.

June 26, 2024

The Federal Railroad Administration issued two new rules on May 20 that require certain railroads to develop certification and training programs for train dispatchers and signal employees. Developed with input from the IBEW, these rules will ensure a safer railroad system for workers, customers and the communities that railroads travel through, Railroad Department Director Al Russo said.

New Federal Rules Will Increase Safety for Rail Workers

Thousands of railroad members will soon have the training they need to work safer thanks to two new rules from the Federal Railroad Administration developed with input from the IBEW.

June 4, 2024

Greensboro, N.C., Local 342 needs hundreds of new members to construct and maintain five massive Toyota EV battery facilities near the two pictured. Photo credit: Toyota

‘Never Give Up’: Toyota Expansion Has N.C. Local Going All Out to Organize

The leaders of Greensboro, N.C., Local 342 are suiting up for what could be 10-fold membership growth in the coming years, now that Toyota has announced a plan to nearly quadruple its battery manufacturing footprint in the state’s Piedmont Triad area.

May 24, 2024

IBEW members working in broadcasting often must work weekends, such as this technician and member of Boston Local 1228. Those in Rhode Island are now receiving back for Sundays, thanks to an attentive shop steward.

New England Broadcast Local Enforces Wage Law for R.I. Members

Boston Local 1228 members employed by Rhode Island broadcast outlets are receiving back pay after the local became aware of a state law regarding overtime wages.

May 8, 2024

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Christopher Hanson addresses the LAMPAC Conference in 2023.

Senate to Consider New Term for IBEW-Supported NRC Chair

President Joe Biden has nominated Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Christopher Hanson, who has been an advocate for IBEW members working

April 17, 2024

The view from inside PGA Tour Entertainment’s production facilities. The IBEW successfully negotiated a first contract that will cover about 400 freelance technicians working for the company. Photo by PGA Tour Entertainment.

With First Contract Secure, PGA Freelancers See Good Days Ahead

The IBEW officially began its partnership with PGA Tour Entertainment just before Christmas, when employees and freelance technicians working for the company overwhelmingly approved a first contract.

February 7, 2024

Members of the IBEW and other unions with railroad-working members on the California High-Speed Rail project are enjoying enhanced labor protections thanks to a recent agreement.

IBEW, Other Union Workers Lock In Federal Protections on California High-Speed Rail

Union workers including IBEW members are building — and will maintain — the first U.S. high-speed passenger rail line in California, and now they are assured protections under federal labor law.

February 5, 2024

IBEW members at Alabama Power are learning how to splice fiber optic cable. Foreground from left: Patrick Sims and Dylan Garner. In back, from left: Bradley Anderson, Lynn Garrison and Ronny Monk.

‘Exciting’ Agreement Brings Fiber Jobs to IBEW Lineworkers at Alabama Power

IBEW utility lineworkers in Alabama will soon be running fiber-optic cabling for broadband internet, thanks to a recent agreement with Alabama Power. The pact stands to have far-reaching job-growth and training implications for IBEW utility workers across the U.S.

May 8, 2023

In Breakthrough Agreement, Boston Broadcast Members Win Pension Benefit

New Federal Rules Will Increase Safety for Rail Workers

‘Never Give Up’: Toyota Expansion Has N.C. Local Going All Out to Organize

New England Broadcast Local Enforces Wage Law for R.I. Members

Senate to Consider New Term for IBEW-Supported NRC Chair

With First Contract Secure, PGA Freelancers See Good Days Ahead

IBEW, Other Union Workers Lock In Federal Protections on California High-Speed Rail

‘Exciting’ Agreement Brings Fiber Jobs to IBEW Lineworkers at Alabama Power

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