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Category: 3rd District

Bringing Holiday Joy to Sick Kids ‘a Privilege’ for Long Island Members

Bringing Holiday Joy to Sick Kids ‘a Privilege’ for Long Island Members
As they climbed aboard a holiday “Cheer Bus” to deliver presents to sick children, Long Island, N.Y., Local 1049 members knew they were in for a roller coaster of emotions.

March 18, 2025

OSHA Issues New PPE Rule, Arc Flash Guidance

IBEW workers have additional safeguards while on the job thanks to a new rule on personal protective equipment and guidance on arc flash hazards.

March 18, 2025

Simple Fixes Make Big Difference at Peru Orphanage

Repairing a light switch is a simple job for an IBEW member. But for Asa Shenandoah and Jim Beck, performing that task at an orphanage in Peru was life-changing work.

February 6, 2025

‘The Best Year Yet’: Chester, Pa., Local 654 Pulls Out the Stops for Toys for Tots

His beard is red instead of white and his sleigh is a Jeep Cherokee, but otherwise it’d be easy to

December 20, 2024

IBEW Reaches Tentative Agreements with CSX, Norfolk Southern, BNSF Rail Carriers

The IBEW reached tentative agreements with three major railroads in October, negotiating a historic raise along with improvements to paid time off and health benefits.

“These new agreements are a historic step forward for rail workers across the nation, and I’m proud of the efforts of IBEW railroad members in helping secure a fair deal,” said IBEW International President Kenneth W. Cooper. “Our workers help move America, and this agreement recognizes the value they bring to the rail industry.”

December 20, 2024

NLRB’s Captive Audience Ban Opens Door to Organizing, but Locals Urged to Act Fast

Employers lost one of their favorite union-busting weapons in November when the National Labor Relations Board ruled that captive audience

December 17, 2024

IBEW Locals Celebrate Autism Acceptance

Across the country, IBEW locals are lighting up their halls, posting on social media and engaging members in other activities

April 16, 2024

‘Do All the Things That Bring You Joy’ New York Wireman Turns Scraps Into Art

‘Do All the Things That Bring You Joy’ New York Wireman Turns Scraps Into Art

April 4, 2024

Founders’ Scholarship Open for 2024 Entries

Applications for the IBEW’s Founders’ Scholarship, which is awarded on a competitive basis to members continuing their studies, are now

March 28, 2024

‘Solidarity Is a Verb’Pittsburgh Local Rallies to Side of Striking Newspaper Workers

Until he attended his first labor council meeting in February, Pittsburgh Local 29 lineman Jordan Layhew didn’t know about the

March 18, 2024

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