Ten years after the Paris Agreement took effect, newly released climate data shows 2025 ranking among the three hottest years on record, with ocean heat and sea levels reaching new highs. Efforts to phase out fossil fuels remain insufficient, and with the U.S. having withdrawn from the accord, the world is on course to significantly overshoot its climate targets.
At 91, Charlie Horhn reflects on a lifetime at the intersection of the Civil Rights and labor movements. Beginning with his work organizing IBEW Local 2268 at a segregated Jackson, Mississippi factory in the 1960s, Horhn draws a direct line between economic justice and civil rights, and the enduring power of solidarity across both movements.
Climate superfund legislation is gaining momentum across multiple states despite ongoing legal challenges from fossil fuel companies. The bills aim to hold major polluters financially responsible for climate change impacts and fund infrastructure improvements.
Construction has begun on a new $20 million IBEW training facility in Cambria County. The state-of-the-art center will provide apprenticeship programs and continuing education for electrical workers, expanding workforce development opportunities in the region.
Profile of Robert Corona, Business Manager for IBEW Local 11. Learn about his leadership role, vision for the local, and commitment to advancing the interests of electrical workers in the region.
Analysis of the administration's Arctic development plans and their potential impact on the global climate crisis. The policies could have significant implications for energy infrastructure and environmental regulations affecting electrical workers and contractors.
An IBEW local union is hosting a specialized program designed to help servicewomen transition into careers in the electrical trades. The initiative provides training, mentorship, and job placement assistance for women veterans.
KGW television producers are preparing to vote on whether to join IBEW Local 48. The unionization effort reflects growing interest among media production workers in securing collective bargaining rights and workplace protections.
Gridley city officials have approved wage increases as part of a new contract agreement with IBEW union members. The deal includes raises for electrical workers and represents progress in ongoing labor negotiations.
An in-depth look at the renewed role of nuclear energy in meeting America's growing power needs, including workforce implications and long-term infrastructure planning.