ibew.org: International President Kenneth W. Cooper urges IBEW members and retirees to consider running for public office at all levels of government, noting more than 700 already hold elected positions across the US and Canada
On April 23, 1987, the L'Ambiance Plaza collapsed in a devastating tragedy, taking the lives of 28 hardworking construction workers. It was a dark day that forever changed Bridgeport and left an indelible mark on the families and friends left behind.
We must never forget them, nor the sacrifices they made.
Please join us Thursday April 23, 2026 at Bridgeport City Hall (side entrance) 45 Lyons Terrace, at 11:00am (service to start promptly at 11:30am), as we gather to honor their memory, support one another, and ensure their legacy is never forgotten.
ibew.org reports the IBEW Founders Scholarship is now open for applications offering awards of up to $32000 to members and their families pursuing post-secondary education with a deadline to apply in the coming weeks.
theguardian.com reports a new Ember analysis found clean power generation grew 887 terawatt hours in 2025 surpassing total global electricity demand growth of 849 terawatt hours pushing fossil fuel power into decline for the first time on record driven largely by record solar growth in China and India.
ctpost.com reports the planned demolition of the iconic candy-stripe smokestack at the former PSEG waterfront site in Bridgeport has been delayed as community advocates push for preservation options and officials work to avoid conflicts with local events.