IBEW Local 229

IBEW 229 Features

Pres Biden Celebrates the IBEW in Historic Convention S President Joe Biden electrified the IBEW Convention in Chicago on May 11, drawing thunderous cheers for infrastructure more ...	President's Message: 2023 Construction & Maint The IBEW Construction and Maintenance conference is an annual gathering of our Union's leadership in Washington DC, and more ...	Pledging Pro-Worker Approach to Trade, Foreign Policy At a roundtable with union leaders, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged that new trade pacts and related more ...
Apprenticeship To make application for the IBEW Inside Wireman Apprenticeship you must apply online. CLICK HERE! -> more ...	IRA : THE LARGEST ENERGY BILL IN AMERICAN HISTORY The Biden Administration and Congress have won a historic achievement for IBEW members and their families with the more ...

OSHA Releases New PPE Arc Flash Guidance

OSHA has updated its Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines for arc flash protection, providing comprehensive recommendations for electrical worker safety. Source: njbmagazine.com

https://njbmagazine.com/njb-news-now/osha-releases-new-ppe-arc-flash-guidance/

Landmark Case Ruling Upheld

Major court decision on climate change legislation with potential implications for energy sector workers and infrastructure development. Source: apnews.com

https://apnews.com/article/youth-climate-change-lawsuit-montana-7c4b6261f610d504…

How the Climate Crisis Became an Insurance Crisis

Report examining the growing impact of climate change on insurance coverage and implications for construction and infrastructure projects. Source: nytimes.com

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/climate/how-the-climate-crisis-became-an-insu…

Outsized Influence, Unprecedented

Investigation into the expanding role of tech industry leaders in shaping national policy and labor regulations. Source: abcnews.go.com

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/elon-musk-puts-unprecendented-outsize-influence-…

Musk Shows Political Strength As Government Shutdown Looms

Analysis of tech entrepreneur's growing influence on political decisions affecting labor and industry policy. Source: nytimes.com

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/us/politics/elon-musk-politics.html

IBEW Member In Spotlight

Profile featuring IBEW member Jody Anderson, highlighting their contributions to the trade and commitment to union values. Source: aflcionc.org

https://aflcionc.org/news/member-spotlight-jody-anderson-ibew

Grassroots Organizing Brings Dramatic Growth, Top Honors for Local

Local union achieves remarkable membership growth through innovative grassroots organizing strategies, earning recognition for their successful efforts. Source: ibew.org

https://www.ibew.org/media-center/Articles/24Daily/2412/241214_Steady_Grassroots