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Landmark Project Labor Agreement Announced for $345M Hartford Courthouse

https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-blumenthal-murphy-announce-landmark-project-labor-agreement

Connecticut's congressional delegation secured a federal requirement for a Project Labor Agreement on the $345 million Hartford courthouse project, guaranteeing union construction jobs on the new U.S. District Courthouse on Allyn Street.

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Member Who Quote, Doesn't Stop Earns IBEW Scholarship (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/st-louis-member-earns-ibew-scholarship/?ref=ew

St. Louis IBEW member recognized for relentless dedication and commitment, earning prestigious IBEW scholarship award

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Introducing : Corey Goldberg, Apprentice Wireman (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/my-ibew-corey-goldberg/?ref=ew

Profile of Corey Goldberg, apprentice wireman from Bakersfield Local 428, sharing his journey into the electrical trade and IBEW membership

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Local Showcases Electrical Work Through Virtual Reality (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/illinois-local-showcases-electrical-work-through-virtual-reality/?ref=ew

Rock Island Local 145 uses VR headset simulation at career expos to give students hands-on electrical jobsite experience without safety risks, yielding real apprenticeship applications from expo attendees

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Local Shows Community Spirit, Then Saves the Day (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/local-1049-shows-community-spirit/?ref=ew

IBEW Local 1049 demonstrates community engagement through volunteer programs and emergency response on Long Island

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