Local Joins Bipartisan Working Families Agenda
Nebraska IBEW local partners with lawmakers to support legislation benefiting working families, focusing on wage protection, healthcare access, and job security measures. | source: nebraskaexaminer.com
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Members Install High-Speed Internet for Remote Populations
IBEW members work to bridge the digital divide by installing critical high-speed internet infrastructure in remote Alaskan communities, improving connectivity and access to essential services. | source: ibew.org
Member, Wife Put People Over Profit
IBEW member and spouse launch community initiative supporting local families in need, demonstrating union values through direct community service and support programs. | source: ibew.org
Quote, Light at End of Tunnel Leads Apprentice to White House
IBEW apprentice shares inspiring journey from training program to White House recognition, highlighting the success of union apprenticeship programs in creating career opportunities. | source: ibew.org
Chinese Bot Shakes AI Industry
New AI development raises questions about automation and workforce impacts, with potential implications for skilled labor and industrial applications. | source: bbc.com
Bernice King : Follow Quote, the Spirit of MLK (Video)
Dr. Bernice King, daughter of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., speaks about preserving her father's legacy in today's political climate. She emphasizes the importance of understanding MLK's complete message beyond just commonly quoted passages, discussing how his principles of nonviolence and social justice remain relevant today. Source: NBC News
MLK and the Labor Movement : A Natural Partnership
An exploration of Dr. King's deep connection to the labor movement and his support for workers' rights. The article highlights his speeches to union audiences, including his final speech supporting striking sanitation workers in Memphis, and examines how the civil rights and labor movements shared common goals of economic and social justice. Source: Forward Kentucky
MLK III on Inauguration, Holiday, and the Need for Civility
Martin Luther King III discusses the significance of MLK Day and its message for modern America. He addresses the importance of civil discourse in current political debates while emphasizing his father's principles of peaceful resistance and unity. The interview explores how Dr. King's message of nonviolent social change remains crucial in today's polarized environment. Source: CBS News
The Search for Lessons
An in-depth analysis of how Dr. King's teachings on social justice, economic equality, and peaceful protest continue to influence modern political movements. The article examines current civil rights challenges and how different groups interpret and apply Dr. King's philosophy to contemporary issues. Source: The New York Times
Collaboration, Education And Innovation at Locals NECA Technical Institute
IBEW Local 134 and NECA's Technical Institute showcases innovative approaches to electrical trade education, featuring state-of-the-art training facilities and cutting-edge curriculum development. The program emphasizes hands-on experience with emerging technologies. | source: altenergymag.com