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Design Updates Unveiled for New Tweed-New Haven Airport Terminal

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/tweed_update_3

Officials have revealed updated design plans for the new terminal at Tweed-New Haven Airport, showcasing architectural improvements and enhanced passenger amenities. The terminal construction project represents a major infrastructure upgrade for the regional airport, with features designed to accommodate growing passenger traffic and improve the travel experience. Source: newhavenindependent.org
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Judge Clears Way for 112-Unit Apartment Development in New Haven

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/grand_ave_housing_court

A judge has cleared legal obstacles for a 112-unit apartment development project in New Haven, allowing construction to move forward. The housing development represents significant residential construction activity in the city and will contribute to addressing local housing needs. The court decision removes regulatory barriers that had delayed the project. Source: newhavenindependent.org
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President Cooper: A Record-Breaking Year (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/cooper-record-breaking-year/?ref=ew

IBEW International President Kenneth W. Cooper reports that 2025 is on track to be a record-breaking year for membership growth. Speaking at the Construction and Maintenance Conference, Cooper emphasized the union's resilience and called for continued unity and organizing efforts to strengthen the IBEW's position in the evolving electrical industry.
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Planned Labor Rule Changes Are Bad News for IBEW Members, Working Families (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/planned-labor-rule-changes/?ref=ew

The IBEW warns that proposed changes to labor regulations could negatively impact worker safety and union rights. These regulatory modifications threaten to make jobsites less safe for IBEW members in construction and mining while making it more difficult for workers to organize and maintain union protections.
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Secretary-Treasurer Noble: A Labor Challenge (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/noble-a-labor-day-challenge/?ref=ew

IBEW Secretary-Treasurer Paul A. Noble addresses the current challenges facing organized labor in America. Noble discusses the importance of Labor Day as a time to reflect on workers' rights achievements while acknowledging the ongoing struggles unions face in protecting and advancing workers' interests in today's political climate.
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