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Tag: Archive-2017

Want to Improve Your Odds of Getting Health Insurance? Join a Union

Photo by Dr. Daniel Krivoy, M.D. A survey by the Bureau of Labor statistics revealed that union members in the

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October 24, 2017

IBEW’s Shuler Wins Third Term at AFL-CIO; Trumka, Gebre Re-Elected

Photo Credit: AFL-CIOAFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler, President Richard Trumka and Executive Vice President Tefere Gebre celebrate their re-election at the

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October 23, 2017

Virginia Governor’s Election ‘Couldn’t Be Clearer’

Photo courtesy Voice of AmericaThe seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia – Photo credit: Creative Commons/Flickr User Andrew Bain  

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October 20, 2017

For Four Decades, Chicago Local Brings Sights and Sounds of Legendary Music Show

 Local 1220 member Mark Zuraweic operates the Steadicam druing one of many “Soundstage” events.   “Soundstage” began presenting musical acts

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October 19, 2017

Labor Allies Introduce Bill to Repeal Right-to-Work

Photo courtesy Voice of AmericaAs the U.S., Canada and Mexico renegotiate the terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement,

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October 17, 2017

California Members Tell of Lost Homes, Frantic Escapes

IBEW Local 1245/John StoreyVacaville, Calif., Local 1245 members working for PG&E were among the first allowed into areas ravaged by

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October 16, 2017

Photo Contest Deadline Approaching: Hit Us with Your Best Shot

The 2015 winning photo, a sunset over a Hackensack River switchyard, was submitted by journeyman wireman Chris Plesnarski of Paterson,

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October 13, 2017

Memphis Local Celebrates New Training Center

Little Rock, Ark. JATC Training Director Ron Baker, left, and Greg Reasons, Memphis JATC instructor, celebrated Memphis Local 474’s new

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October 12, 2017

Facing Hostile Court Ruling, How to Save Your Union

Creative Commons/Flickr User KyleRushThe U.S. Supreme Court’s nine justices are expected to overturn decades of precedent when they hear a

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October 11, 2017

‘I Earn a Good Living Doing Something I Love’

Middle and high school girls get hands-on electrical experience at the Oregon Tradeswomen’s career fair, an annual event sponsored in

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October 6, 2017
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