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Beyond Boots and Gloves: Safety Conventions Address Mental Health, Addiction

https://ibew11.org/2025/04/beyond-boots-and-gloves-safety-conventions-address-mental-health-addiction/

source : ibew11.org

New Electrical Pre-apprenticeship Program Set to Launch

https://www.northcentralpa.com/education/new-electrical-pre-apprenticeship-program-launching-next-year-for-local-students/article_1a483a18-fde6-4636-b6f3-6cd47fa992c6.html

source : northcentralpa

States Sue Administration Over Halt on Wind Development

https://www.utilitydive.com/news/states-sue-trump-halt-wind-energy-development-approvals/747224/

Several states have filed lawsuits challenging the administration's decision to pause wind energy development approvals. The legal action highlights concerns about the impact on renewable energy jobs and climate goals. Source: utilitydive.com

Local Pushes Priorities

https://ibew11.org/2025/04/advocating-for-our-work/

IBEW Local 11 advocates for electrician priorities at municipal meetings, focusing on infrastructure safety standards, prevailing wage enforcement, and expanded apprenticeship opportunities. Representatives highlight the importance of skilled labor in maintaining critical electrical systems. Source: ibew11.org

What We Know About Monday's Sweeping Power Outage in Spain and Portugal

https://www.wral.com/story/what-we-know-about-mondays-sweeping-power-outage-in-spain-and-portugal/21984722/

Comprehensive coverage of the widespread power outage affecting millions across Spain and Portugal on Monday. The article details the outage's scale, emergency response efforts, and preliminary findings about potential causes, including infrastructure vulnerabilities. Source: wral.com