Industry and IBEW News

COVID Agreement between IBEW and NECA

NECA/IBEW Agreement to Suspend the National Disease Emergency Response Agreement (NDERA) This Agreement is made and entered into by and between the National Electrical Contractors Association (“NECA”) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (“IBEW”) (together the “Parties”), and it is applicable to all firms and IBEW local unions that sign a Letter of Assent to be bound to a construction agreement between any chapter of NECA and any local union of the IBEW. Effective June 1, 2021, the National Disease Emergency Response Agreement (NDERA) entered into by the parties on March 16...

Covid-19 Updates

The union offices are open and hand sanitizer is available for use. We should make every attempt to do our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and practice the guidelines recommended by the CDC. The latest guidance from the State of CT may be viewed by CLICKING HERE. Stay healthy and contact us with any questions you may have.  

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Are you an electrical worker looking for a fair labor rate, health & welfare benefits, a pension plan to protect your future, safe working conditions, specialized training and representation in employment disputes? Consider this: Electrical Contractors often belong to associations that were formed by employers to promote and benefit their interests such as: Associated Builders and Contractors Connecticut Electrical Contractors Association Subcontractors Association of America Independent Electrical Contractors Association   If it's OK for your employer to belong to an organization...

Our Code of Excellence

Code of Excellence - SPARQ The IBEW Code of Excellence is a program designed to bring out the best in our construction members and demonstrate to our customers that IBEW members:     Perform the highest quality and quantity of work     Utilize their skills and abilities to the maximum     Exercise safe and productive work practices The Code of Excellence is not only about an IBEW job built right the first time, on schedule and under budget; it is also about pride in IBEW membership and craftsmanship and leaving a lasting...

Directions to IBEW Local 488

FROM I-95: Exit 27A take Route 25 north to the end of the expressway. Proceed straight through the traffic light 5 miles on the left. FROM Merritt Parkway: Exit 49 N from south or Exit 49 from north to Route 25. Follow directions above. FROM I-84: Exit 11 (Route 34). At the end of the ramp, take a left following signs to Route 25. Take a left at the light and head south on Route 25 for 4 miles. Located on the right.