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Climate Quote, Superfund Bills Spread Nationwide, Despite Legal Battles

Climate superfund legislation is gaining momentum across multiple states despite ongoing legal challenges from fossil fuel companies. The bills aim to hold major polluters financially responsible for climate change impacts and fund infrastructure improvements.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/climate/climate-superfund-laws-bills.html

Construction Underway on New $20M IBEW Facility

Construction has begun on a new $20 million IBEW training facility in Cambria County. The state-of-the-art center will provide apprenticeship programs and continuing education for electrical workers, expanding workforce development opportunities in the region.

https://wjactv.com/news/local/new-20m-facility-to-train-electrical-workers-under…

Meet Robert Corona, Business Manager

Profile of Robert Corona, Business Manager for IBEW Local 11. Learn about his leadership role, vision for the local, and commitment to advancing the interests of electrical workers in the region.

https://www.ibew11.org/leadership/robert-corona

What Administration's Plans for the Arctic Mean for Climate Crisis

Analysis of the administration's Arctic development plans and their potential impact on the global climate crisis. The policies could have significant implications for energy infrastructure and environmental regulations affecting electrical workers and contractors.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/05/what-trumps-plans-for-the-ar…

Local Hosts Program Designed For Servicewomen

An IBEW local union is hosting a specialized program designed to help servicewomen transition into careers in the electrical trades. The initiative provides training, mentorship, and job placement assistance for women veterans.

https://www.ibew.org/media-center/Articles/26Daily/2602/260205_VeteransWomen

Producers Set to vote on IBEW

KGW television producers are preparing to vote on whether to join IBEW Local 48. The unionization effort reflects growing interest among media production workers in securing collective bargaining rights and workplace protections.

https://nwlaborpress.org/2026/02/kgw-producers-vote-on-whether-to-join-ibew-loca…

Raises Approved in New IBEW Deal

Gridley city officials have approved wage increases as part of a new contract agreement with IBEW union members. The deal includes raises for electrical workers and represents progress in ongoing labor negotiations.

https://www.gridleyherald.com/2026/02/04/562520/gridley-approves-raises-in-new-i…

Generation Outages to Surge on Largest US Electric Grid

Power generation outages are expected to increase significantly on the nation's largest electric grid. The anticipated surge raises concerns about grid reliability and highlights the critical need for skilled electrical workers to maintain infrastructure.

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/generation-outages-surge-largest-us-elec…

Electrical Workers Say They Were Turned Away in Wake of Crippling Ice Storm

IBEW Local 429 claims Nashville Electric Service turned away union linemen offering help during a crippling ice storm that left over 230,000 customers without power. NES denied the allegations, though emails reviewed by local media show contractors were told their help was not needed. IBEW leadership later disputed the reports as "unequivocally false."

https://fox17.com/news/local/nashville-electric-service-accused-of-rejecting-hel…

IBEW Protests Construction Firm

IBEW Local 601 members protested outside a 16-story high-rise construction project in Champaign-Urbana, opposing the hiring of Bonus Electric Construction Company. Union members say the out-of-region contractor pays substandard wages below the area standard established by the IBEW, undermining wages and benefits local electrical workers have fought to maintain.

https://dailyillini.com/news-stories/champaign-urbana/2026/01/28/union-workers-p…

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