Industry and IBEW News

What Role Does AI Play in Sustainability?

https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/google-ibm-what-is-ai-in-sustainability

Analysis of artificial intelligence's role in advancing sustainability goals, exploring how major tech companies like Google and IBM are leveraging AI technologies to optimize energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact in data centers and infrastructure projects that employ IBEW members. Source: sustainabilitymag.com

Community Workforce Agreement Marks Districts Progress

https://ibew11.org/2025/08/district-5-report-august-2025/

IBEW Local 11 District 5 reports on the implementation of Community Workforce Agreements that ensure union representation on major construction projects, marking significant progress in securing quality jobs and fair wages for electrical workers in the region. Source: ibew11.org

IBEW Pickets Eversource Over Stalled Contract Talks

https://manchester.inklink.news/electrical-workers-picket-eversource-over-stalled-contract-talks/

IBEW Local 1837 members held an informational picket at Eversource's Manchester headquarters following months of stalled negotiations for their first contract covering System Operators who manage transmission and distribution electric grids across Eversource's New Hampshire service territory. Source: manchester.inklink.news

IBEW Member, Veep, Jumps into State Senate Race

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/751630-union-worker-first-democrat-to-jump-into-sd-14-special-election/

A union electrician and vice president of IBEW Local 915 becomes the first Democrat to announce candidacy for Florida Senate District 14 special election, bringing labor union perspective and working-class advocacy to the political race. Source: floridapolitics.com

Fundraiser Launched To Support Son of Lineman Killed In Helicopter Accident

https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/fundraiser-launched-to-support-son-of-lineman-killed-in-helicopter-accident-85267.cfm

The IBEW community rallies to support the family of a lineman tragically killed in a helicopter accident while performing utility work, launching a fundraiser to provide financial assistance for his surviving son and help cover education and living expenses. Source: riverbender.com