Brian Schultz, President
IBEW Local 747, SC7, IBEW
76 Washington Avenue
East Hartford CT 06118
Phone: (203) 668-7477

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Affordable Housing Development Ready to Open in West Hartford With More On the Way

Connecticut News - Mon, 05/19/2025 - 8:30am
The new Camelot affordable housing development in West Hartford prepares for its grand opening, with additional affordable housing projects planned for the near future. Source: middletownpress.com

Former Paier College Campus Listed for Sale

Connecticut News - Mon, 05/19/2025 - 8:30am
The former campus of Paier College has been listed for sale, presenting a potential development opportunity in the Connecticut real estate market. Source: hartfordbusiness.com

Norwalk Receives $1.75 Million For Economic Development

Connecticut News - Mon, 05/19/2025 - 8:30am
Norwalk has secured $1.75 million in funding for a key economic development project that aims to boost local infrastructure and create new jobs. Source: patch.com

Local Grows In A Challenging Environment

IBEW News - Mon, 05/19/2025 - 8:30am
source : pbn.com

Biz Mgr Soosik : Let's Protect Federal Clean Energy Investments

IBEW News - Mon, 05/19/2025 - 8:30am
source : planetdetroit.org

New Electrical Pre-apprenticeship Program Set to Launch

IBEW News - Mon, 05/19/2025 - 8:30am
source : northcentralpa

2 New Haven Housing Projects to Receive Millions in Support

Connecticut News - Wed, 05/14/2025 - 5:04pm
Two New Haven housing projects, Ella B. Scantlebury and West Ridge Village, will receive millions in funding support to address affordable housing needs. Source: nhregister.com

CT Looks at Downtown Development Successes

Connecticut News - Wed, 05/14/2025 - 5:04pm
Connecticut officials review successful downtown development strategies and explore new opportunities to increase housing density near transit hubs. Source: ctpublic.org

Fairfield Apt Complex Gets Go Ahead

Connecticut News - Wed, 05/14/2025 - 5:04pm
Local officials have approved plans for a new three-building apartment complex in Fairfield, addressing growing housing demand in the area. Source: hartfordbusiness.com

States Sue Administration Over Halt on Wind Development

IBEW News - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 8:30am
Several states have filed lawsuits challenging the administration's decision to pause wind energy development approvals. The legal action highlights concerns about the impact on renewable energy jobs and climate goals. Source: utilitydive.com

Patience, Relationships Lead to A Big Win

IBEW News - Tue, 05/06/2025 - 8:30am
California IBEW local secures major contract victory after months of strategic negotiations. The agreement includes improved wages, benefits, and worker protections following persistent relationship-building efforts with key stakeholders. Source: ibew.org

Local Pushes Priorities

IBEW News - Tue, 05/06/2025 - 8:30am
IBEW Local 11 advocates for electrician priorities at municipal meetings, focusing on infrastructure safety standards, prevailing wage enforcement, and expanded apprenticeship opportunities. Representatives highlight the importance of skilled labor in maintaining critical electrical systems. Source: ibew11.org

What We Know About Monday's Sweeping Power Outage in Spain and Portugal

IBEW News - Tue, 05/06/2025 - 8:30am
Comprehensive coverage of the widespread power outage affecting millions across Spain and Portugal on Monday. The article details the outage's scale, emergency response efforts, and preliminary findings about potential causes, including infrastructure vulnerabilities. Source: wral.com

Investigation Continues

IBEW News - Tue, 05/06/2025 - 8:30am
Spanish and Portuguese authorities continue investigating the massive power grid failure that affected the Iberian Peninsula. Engineers and security experts are examining whether the outage resulted from technical failure, cyberattack, or grid management issues. Early findings suggest problems at key transmission substations. Source: upi.com

DOE Sec Blames Renewables

IBEW News - Tue, 05/06/2025 - 8:30am
Scientific American reports on controversial claims from the U.S. Energy Secretary attributing Spain's power outage to renewable energy sources. The article examines these assertions against technical evidence, featuring rebuttals from grid experts who point to other factors in the infrastructure failure. Source: scientificamerican.com

Google to Support 100,000 Electrical workers through NECA and IBEW Training

IBEW News - Mon, 05/05/2025 - 8:30am
Google announces a major initiative to support 100,000 electrical workers through expanded training programs in partnership with NECA and IBEW. The program will focus on renewable energy technologies and modern electrical infrastructure. Source: ebmag.com

National Grid Members Approve 4% Annual Wage Increase

IBEW News - Mon, 05/05/2025 - 8:30am
IBEW members working at National Grid have approved a new contract featuring a 4% annual wage increase over the next three years. The agreement also includes improved healthcare benefits and stronger job security provisions. Source: aflcio.org

Members Receive Service Awards

IBEW News - Mon, 05/05/2025 - 8:30am
Seven members of IBEW Local 1439 were recognized with service awards for their dedication and contributions to the union. The ceremony highlighted members with 25+ years of service and their impact on workplace safety initiatives. Source: labortribune.com

Shop Steward Spotlight

IBEW News - Mon, 05/05/2025 - 8:30am
Local 11 recognizes Marco Zarate in their Shop Steward Spotlight feature. Zarate has been instrumental in resolving workplace disputes and improving communication between management and union members in the Los Angeles area. Source: ibew11.org

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