IBEW 229 Features

Pres Biden Celebrates the IBEW in Historic Convention S President Joe Biden electrified the IBEW Convention in Chicago on May 11, drawing thunderous cheers for infrastructure more ...	President's Message: 2023 Construction & Maint The IBEW Construction and Maintenance conference is an annual gathering of our Union's leadership in Washington DC, and more ...	Pledging Pro-Worker Approach to Trade, Foreign Policy At a roundtable with union leaders, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged that new trade pacts and related more ...
Apprenticeship To make application for the IBEW Inside Wireman Apprenticeship you must apply online. CLICK HERE! -> more ...	IRA : THE LARGEST ENERGY BILL IN AMERICAN HISTORY The Biden Administration and Congress have won a historic achievement for IBEW members and their families with the more ...

Around the Local

Zito: Pittsburgh at Heart of America's 2nd Industrial Revolution

https://nypost.com/2025/07/13/opinion/pittsburgh-is-poised-to-be-at-the-heart-of-americas-second-industrial-revolution/

Opinion piece arguing that Pittsburgh is positioned to lead America's second industrial revolution, driven by its strategic location, energy resources, and technology infrastructure. The commentary highlights the city's potential to become a major hub for AI and energy innovation.

Energy Storage Innovator Will Open PA Manufacturing Facility

https://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/storage/pennsylvania-gov-shapiro-announces-4-5m-investment-20250714

California-based energy storage innovator Verne Inc. will open its first manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania's Lycoming County. The $4.5 million project will create at least 61 new full-time jobs, with the Commonwealth investing $1.27 million to support the project. The facility will produce hydrogen storage vessels for clean energy applications.

Outage Hits Pennsylvania's 911 System

https://www.scworld.com/brief/outage-hits-pennsylvanias-911-system

A system outage has affected Pennsylvania's 911 emergency services infrastructure, disrupting emergency response communications across the state. The incident highlights the critical importance of maintaining robust emergency communication systems and infrastructure resilience.

$110M Multifamily Slated for Palmer Township

https://rebusinessonline.com/black-bear-greystone-to-develop-110m-multifamily-project-in-palmer-township-pennsylvania/

Black Bear and Greystone are developing a $110 million multifamily residential project in Palmer Township, Pennsylvania. The development represents significant investment in the region's housing market and will add substantial residential capacity to the Lehigh Valley area.

Employment Boom: Locals Say Thousands Of Electricians Needed

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/07/06/data-centers-boomer-retirements-make-electrician-the-new-it-job-in-wyoming/

Wyoming is experiencing a major electrician shortage as data centers drive explosive job growth. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 23% growth in electrical trades for Wyoming, with wages rising from $54,000 in 2015 to $62,350 in 2024. Boomer retirements and new data center construction are creating thousands of job opportunities.