Archive-2018 Archives

IBEW, Frontier Reach Proposed Agreement That Raises Wages, Keeps Pension Plan

Flickr/Creative Commons photo by Mike Mozart.The IBEW recently negotiated a proposed contract with Frontier Communications that covers about 800 members

July 2, 2018

Local 77 Campaign Makes Washington Roads Safer for Utility Workers

Local 77 Business Manager Lou Walter, right, watches Washington Gov. Jay Inslee sign a bill to protect utility crews in

June 29, 2018

Supreme Court Ruling in Janus: ‘An Attack on Every American Who Works for a Living’

Photo credit: David Staedtler via FlickrThe U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling this week in Janus v. AFSCME dealt a major

June 28, 2018

50-Year Member, Louisiana Political Heavyweight Calls it a Career

Flickr/Creative Commons photo by the Louisiana National Guard.Ben Nevers, middle, then chief of staff to Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards,

June 26, 2018

Heal Them or Harm Them? Fate of Social Security,
Medicare Rests in Lawmakers’ Hands

Alarming headlines this month are raising fears that Social Security and Medicare are going bankrupt – which is exactly what

June 25, 2018

Water. Rest. Shade: How You Can Avoid Dangerous Heat-Related Illnesses on the Job

A San Diego Local 569 apprentice installs solar panels in direct sunlight. Safety gear like hats and UV-rated clothing can

June 21, 2018

Final Steps in Place for ‘True-up’ Arbitration
After Railroad Members Ratify Agreement

IBEW railroad branch members covered under the U.S. National Freight Agreement ratified the proposed 2015-2019 contract in May, International President

June 20, 2018

New Study: Americans Believe in Unions

A majority of people view the role of unions as a good thing, says new research from Pew, and that’s

June 19, 2018

IBEW Joins ‘Just Transition’ Task Force for Coal Workers

The IBEW has been tapped to join a task force created by the Trudeau government to assist coal workers and

June 14, 2018

Local 357 Sister Brings Energy, Pro-Worker Platform to Nevada Assembly Race

Update: Jennie Sherwood won 54 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s primary to become the Democratic nominee for Nevada State Assembly District 2.

June 11, 2018

IBEW, Frontier Reach Proposed Agreement That Raises Wages, Keeps Pension Plan

Local 77 Campaign Makes Washington Roads Safer for Utility Workers

Supreme Court Ruling in Janus: ‘An Attack on Every American Who Works for a Living’

50-Year Member, Louisiana Political Heavyweight Calls it a Career

Heal Them or Harm Them? Fate of Social Security,
Medicare Rests in Lawmakers’ Hands

Water. Rest. Shade: How You Can Avoid Dangerous Heat-Related Illnesses on the Job

Final Steps in Place for ‘True-up’ Arbitration
After Railroad Members Ratify Agreement

New Study: Americans Believe in Unions

IBEW Joins ‘Just Transition’ Task Force for Coal Workers

Local 357 Sister Brings Energy, Pro-Worker Platform to Nevada Assembly Race

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