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Clean, renewable energy not only propels innovation and economic development but also secures family-sustaining union jobs. Read Business Manager Robert Shimko’s letter to the editor: https://rb.gy/1uq0va  

New Jersey makes history as nine union members are sworn into the State Legislature, with a total of 39 union members across all levels of government. Committed to workers’ rights, fair wages, and a safe work environment, they’re ready to lead. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3tLzVwF

Asbury Park’s City Council has unanimously approved a Project Labor Agreement (PLA), prioritizing union labor and local talent for projects exceeding $5 million. This progressive move aims to bolster the local economy and empower the community. Together, we’re building a brighter future, one project at a time. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/45P1XUP

On Thursday, October 26, IBEW Local 400 hosted Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Career Fair, with a special emphasis on recruiting women in the construction industry, shining a spotlight on the essential need for female representation in the trades. This event provided a unique opportunity for young female students to connect with professionals in trades and construction. The program included ‘Women in Trades Interactive Stories,’ where inspiring speakers shared their experiences in the field, showcasing their resilience and success. Students then had the chance to explore a variety [...]

Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 9 was contacted by NJ Senator Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. (D) District 18 to help a South Plainfield family with an important undertaking. On July 8, 2023, Local 9 members successfully removed an old Jacuzzi-type tub and installed a new handicap walk-in tub for a young woman with a rare genetic disorder, Pallister Killian Syndrome. The members of Local 9 were honored to have taken on this special project to help our neighbors in need. Thank you to Mike Zushma from the Lions Club, who [...]