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Waterbury Scales Back Roberto Clemente School Expansion

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/waterbury-scales-back-roberto-clemente-school-expansion-project-to-37-million-from-81-million/ar-AA1GHrOK

Waterbury significantly reduces the scope of its Roberto Clemente International Dual Language School expansion project, cutting costs from $81 million to $37 million. The scaled-back project reflects budget considerations while still aiming to enhance facilities at the school, which was renamed in honor of baseball legend Roberto Clemente and serves as a dual-language educational institution in the Waterbury Public Schools system.
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Immigration Battle Moves to the Workplace

https://www.axios.com/2025/06/10/ice-los-angeles-protests-immigration

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Biz Mgr Corona : Standing Up for Immigrant Rights

https://ibew11.org/2025/06/standing-up-for-immigrant-rights/

Business Manager Corona discusses IBEW Local 11's stance on protecting immigrant workers' rights and ensuring fair treatment for all union members regardless of immigration status - source: ibew11.org
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Curbside Charging Delivered at Hall's Doorstep (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/curbside-charging-in-san-francisco-delivered-at-halls-doorstep/?ref=ew

San Francisco IBEW local hall receives new curbside electric vehicle charging installation, showcasing union electricians' work in expanding EV infrastructure throughout the city - source: ibew.org
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AI Boom Boosting Demand for Electricians, Just Not in This City

https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/technology/ai-boom-great-for-electricians-outside-industry-hub-in-sf/article_b9ccdb75-2b19-4cce-89fb-c3ed25fdfd37.html

While AI infrastructure development creates massive demand for electricians nationwide, San Francisco ironically sees limited local opportunities despite being a tech hub, with most electrical work happening in surrounding areas - source: sfexaminer.com
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