IBEW members achieved significant electoral victories in November 2025, winning positions from town councils to state assemblies. Features profiles of three member-winners: Stephen Nowicki (Cheektowaga, NY town council), Naomi Hewitt (Fairbanks school board), and Ritch Kurtenbach (Black Hawk County, Iowa supervisor), demonstrating how union members bring worker perspectives directly into government.
IBEW President Kenneth Cooper and IST Paul Noble address workplace safety and violence prevention following the tragic murder of welder Amber Czech. The article emphasizes creating harassment-free workplaces, confronting mental health challenges in construction, and building a culture of safety and respect that welcomes all workers.
Brothers and Sisters, we regret to report on the passing of Retired Brother John R. Barry, better known as "Red". John was initiated into Local 488 In January 1966, retired in 1998 and was just shy of being a 60 year Member.
Please keep the Barry family in your thoughts and prayers. Calling hours will be January 9, 2026 from 10-11am with a service at 11am at Danbury Memorial Funeral Home located at 117 South Street, Danbury, CT 06810.
IBEW Local 98 members provided Thanksgiving meals to hundreds of Philadelphia families, participated in Marine Corps Toys for Tots program, and honored fallen veterans through Wreaths Across America.
Santa brings holiday cheer to IBEW Local 309 members and families.
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