]> IBEW News http://www.unionwebservices.com/ International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers News from Union Web Services: Serving labor unions and the labor movement en CMP workers picket for public support http://knox.villagesoup.com/Community/story.cfm?storyID=166177 Source: villagesoup.com 2 July 2009 Boston MA Unions turn up the heat on ATandT http://socialistworker.org/2009/07/02/unions-turn-up-heat-on-att Source: socialistworker.org 2 July 2009 Boston MA Plans, results light the way for Veda Clark http://www.bostonherald.com/business/womens/general/view/20090701plans_results_light_the_way_for_veda_clark/srvc=business&position=also Source: bostonherald.com 2 July 2009 Boston MA NJ Solar Energy Businesses, Electrical Contractors, Fight Prevailing Wage on Renewable Energy Jobs http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/06-26-2009/0005051175&EDATE= Source: prnewswire.com 2 July 2009 Boston MA Green-skilled workers in high demand http://www.woai.com/content/news/newslinks/story/Green-skilled-workers-in-high-demand/9Ner-hYpkkuM3hnqTGDtBw.cspx Source: woai.com 2 July 2009 Boston MA Denali Park workers go on strike http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=10633433 Source: ktuu.com 2 July 2009 Boston MA ATandT workers on the job as pact expires http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2009/06/30/business/doc4a49824a79bf7282306419.txt Source: delcotimes.com 1 July 2009 Boston MA FairPoint bankruptcy a possibility http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/6547014.html Source: morningsentinel.mainetoday.com 1 July 2009 Boston MA U.S. government maps solar energy future http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10276884-54.html Source: news.cnet.com 1 July 2009 Boston MA Ocean plan blocks South Coast Wind http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090701/NEWS/907010378 Source: southcoasttoday.com 1 July 2009 Boston MA Neighbors To ND Wind Turbines Find Them Noisy http://www.wkrg.com/associated_press/article/neighbors-to-nd-wind-turbines-find-them-noisy/147382/Jun-29-2009_4-09-pm/ Source: wkrg.com 1 July 2009 Boston MA Bus mechanics, others authorize Denali strike http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.aspx?feed=AP&date=20090701&id=10111908 Source: news.moneycentral.msn.com 1 July 2009 Boston MA Contractors Going Green http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=10620419 Source: wcax.com 1 July 2009 Boston MA IBEW contract expires; talks continue with ATandT http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/ibew-contract-expires-talks-continues-t/2009-06-30 Source: fiercetelecom.com 30 June 2009 Boston MA Strikers, Penelec agree to fed mediation in PA http://ydr.inyork.com/ci_12712411 Source: ydr.inyork.com 30 June 2009 Boston MA Seven union locals extend contracts with FirstEnergy http://www.portclintonnewsherald.com/article/20090629/UPDATES01/90629006 Source: portclintonherald.com 30 June 2009 Boston MA Climate Change Bill Passes House; IBEW Eyes Senate for Improvements http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0906/090629_WaxmanMarkey.htm Source: ibew.org 29 June 2009 Boston MA Video : 2009 C and M Conference http://ibewhourpower.com/Out-of-the-Box/2009-C-M-Conference.aspx Source: ibewhourpower.com 30 June 2009 Boston MA IBEW Members Honored at Labor College Graduation http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/06/27/ibew-opeiu-members-honored-at-labor-college-graduation/ Source: blog.aflcio.org 29 June 2009 Boston MA Electrical Industry Training Center partners with Electrical Connection to train green workers http://www.stlamerican.com/articles/2009/06/26/career_center/employment_news/career01.txt Source: St. Louis American 29 June 2009 Boston MA Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) Foundation to honor IBEW Local 164 Business Manager http://njmonthly.com/events/4407.html Source: njmonthly.com 29 June 2009 Boston MA IBEW Pickets Outside Portland Seadogs http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/6/26/747277/-IBEW-Pickets-Outside-Portland-Seadogs Source: dailykos.com 29 June 2009 Boston MA IBEW Talks to the Media About Healthcare http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/06/26/more-from-the-health-care-town-hall-meetings/ Source: blog.aflcio.org 29 June 2009 Boston MA IBEW Introduces Working Green Web Site http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/6/25/746831/-IBEW-Introduces-Working-Green-Web-Site Source: dailykos.com 26 June 2009 Boston MA Unions Take on Employers Lies about Arbitration http://www.ibew.org/articles/09daily/0906/090622_TwoFaceBusiness.htm Source: ibew.org 26 June 2009 Boston MA IBEW Retiree Earns College Diploma at 72 http://www.ibew.org/articles/09daily/0906/090622_RetireeDiploma.htm Source: ibew.org 26 June 2009 Boston MA Sheboygan plant closing will cost at least 58 jobs http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/06/22/daily56.html Source: Milwaukee Business Journal 26 June 2009 Boston MA Solar panels may bolster homes value as electric rates rise http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=145502 Source: Reading Eagle 26 June 2009 Boston MA Federal energy grant to provide solar power to Navajo Nation homes http://www.daily-times.com/ci_12693806 Source: Daily-Times.com 26 June 2009 Boston MA New Report : Offshore wind farms could meet a quarter of the UKs electricity needs http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/jun/25/offshore-wind-uk-homes Source: guardian.co.uk 25 June 2009 Boston MA Penelec, union to talk today http://www.tribune-democrat.com/business/local_story_175231042.html Source: tribune-democrat.com 25 June 2009 Boston MA Unions meet to support federal legislation http://www.stevenspointjournal.com/article/20090625/SPJ0101/906250604/1657&located=RSS Source: stevenspointjournal.com 25 June 2009 Boston MA UE workers tell Wells Fargo: Keep our plant open http://www.workers.org/2009/us/ue_workers_0702/ Source: workers.org 25 June 2009 Boston MA Unemployed Hit the Road to Find Jobs http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124587593994649417.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Source: WSJ.com 24 June 2009 Boston MA Ore. House approves solar bill http://www.ktvz.com/Global/story.asp?S=10591099 Source: KTVZ.com 24 June 2009 Boston MA Cruisers going green with solar panels http://www.mariettatimes.com/page/content.detail/id/513812.html?nav=5142 Source: mariettatimes.com 25 June 2009 Boston MA IBEW Responds to Statement from CMP CEO Sara Burns http://www.ibew1837.org/node/8007 Source: ibew1837.org 24 June 2009 Boston MA U.S. awards exploratory leases for offshore wind http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN236983520090623 Source: Reuters.com 24 June 2009 Boston MA Lower demand forces temporary shutdown at Lexington GE plants http://www.kentucky.com/103/story/840420.html Source: Kentucky.com 24 June 2009 Boston MA Unions to FairPoint: What jobs? http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090624/FRONTPAGE/906240334 Source: concordmonitor.com 24 June 2009 Boston MA Hawaii unions fight to save jobs and members http://pacific.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2009/06/22/focus2.html?b=1245643200^1848444 Source: Pacific.bizjournals.com 24 June 2009 Boston MA Solar Company Coming to Toledo Brings Needed Jobs http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/story?section=news/local&id=6880398 Source: abclocal.go.com 24 June 2009 Boston MA Solar Energy Initiatives plots 18MW solar park for southern California http://www.pv-tech.org/news/_a/solar_energy_initiatives_plots_18mw_solar_park_for_southern_california/ Source: pv-tech.org 24 June 2009 Boston MA Parties Dispute Meaning of BC Supreme Court Market Recovery Funds Ruling http://www.journalofcommerce.com/article/id34235 Source: journalofcommerce.com 24 June 2009 Boston MA Biden heads to Ohio solar plant to talk green jobs http://www.wtte28.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.oh/27bb4818-www.wtte28.com.shtml Source: wtte28.com 23 June 2009 Boston MA A blow by blow of world wind potential http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/greenblog/2009/06/a_blow_by_blow_of_world_wind_p.html Source: Boston Globe 23 June 2009 Boston MA Big, Big Solar Coming to West Texas http://blogs.wsj.com/environmentalcapital/2009/06/22/big-big-solar-coming-to-west-texas/ Source: Wall Street Journal Blog 23 June 2009 Boston MA Dover Council approves furloughs -- even for police http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20090623/NEWS02/906230336/Dover+Council+approves+furloughs+--+even+for+police Source: delawareonline.com 23 June 2009 Boston MA Local construction should mean local jobs: Unions http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1618146 Source: Niagra Falls Review 23 June 2009 Boston MA Workers protest Dominions use of out-of-state labor http://www.timesdispatch.com/rtd/business/energy/article/B-LABO17_20090616-213403/274240/ Source: Times Dispatch 16 June 2009 Boston MA Business and labor both need regional transit http://www.biztimes.com/blogs/milwaukee-biz-blog/2009/6/23/business-and-labor-both-need-regional-transit Source: Times Dispatch 16 June 2009 Boston MA Electrical contractors ready to embrace solar market http://www.philly.com/philly/business/homepage/20090612_Electrical_contractors_ready_to_embrace_solar_market.html Source: Philly.com 13 June 2009 Boston MA Worlds Largest Solar Project Planned for Saharan Desert http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/06/22/worlds-largest-solar-project-sahara-desert/ Source: inhabitat.com 22 June 2009 Boston MA Dover employees facing furloughs http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20090622/NEWS02/906220328/Dover+s+employees+facing+furloughs Source: DelawareOnline.com 22 June 2009 Boston MA Fight On The Cape Tests The Winds Of Offshore Power http://www.wbur.org/2009/06/22/ma-cape-wind Source: wbur.org 22 June 2009 Boston MA Wind power blocked by glass ceiling http://www.argusleader.com/article/20090622/NEWS/906220329/1001 Source: argusleader.com 22 June 2009 Boston MA Lansing mayor answers critics on waning union support http://michiganmessenger.com/21324/lansing-mayor-answers-critics-on-waning-union-support Source: michiganmessenger.com 22 June 2009 Boston MA Dougherty reappointed to DRPA board http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/20090620_Dougherty_reappointed_to_DRPA_board.html Source: philly.com 22 June 2009 Boston MA First Wind Farm In N.H. Dedicated http://www.nawindpower.com/naw/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.4165 Source: nawindpower.com 22 June 2009 Boston MA Union workers repair historical society building http://www.post-trib.com/news/neighbors/1629778,06nelectricians0622.article Source: Post-Trib.com 22 June 2009 Boston MA Unions question possible FairPoint job reductions http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20090619/BUSINESS/906190302/Unions-question-possible-FairPoint-job-reductions Source: Burlington Free Press 22 June 2009 Boston MA Solar Energy Demand Grows in Colorado http://www.krdo.com/Global/story.asp?S=10568804 Source: KRDO.com 22 June 2009 Boston MA Work Inc. honors public officials, supporters at IBEW event http://www.dotnews.com/2009/work-inc-honors-public-officials-supporters-ibew-event Source: Dorchester Reporter 22 June 2009 Boston MA CMP Wont Move on IBEW Contract Offer, Retirees Threatened http://www.ibew1837.org/node/8006 Source: IBEW1837.org 18 June 2009 Boston MA Membership Cards 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Post-Tribune 18 June 2009 Boston MA Union: FairPoint plans to outsource jobs http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/6484689.html Source: MorningSentinel.Mainetoday.com 18 June 2009 Boston MA Safety Coalition Urges Electricians to Just Say No to Working Live http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2525114.htm Source: PR Web 16 June 2009 Boston MA IBEW Member Has Spent a life blazing unusual trails http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/anne-arundel/bal-ho.ar.pilot14jun14,0,4265912.story Source: Baltimore Sun 16 June 2009 Boston MA Hiring underway at Midland solar panel plant http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iJTLKQtAe6HvHRfZ3B4Kao1Z_xRQD98REIGO0 Source: Associated Press 16 June 2009 Boston MA Dex Media and IBEW Agree to New Contract http://sev.prnewswire.com/retail/20090616/DA3356516062009-1.html Source: PR Newswire 16 June 2009 Boston MA IBEW Members Weighing Options After CCG Closing http://wcsi.whiterivernews.com/templates/localnewstemp.asp?id=1379&storyno=1 Source: WCSI.Whiterivernews.com 16 June 2009 Boston MA IBEW, Labor May Have Leverage on War Bill http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/6/14/742362/-U.S.-Labors-Muscle-Against-War-Bill,-Just-Four-Votes Source: Daily Kos 16 June 2009 Boston MA IBEW 1837 Reacts to Central Maine Power Public Statement http://www.ibew1837.org/node/8003 Source: IBEW Local 1837 7 June 2009 Boston MA Solar Showdown Looms in California http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/09/solar-showdown-looms-in-california/ Source: NY Times 7 June 2009 Boston MA Pearl Brewery completes work on rooftop solar panels http://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/stories/2009/06/08/daily9.html Source: San Antonio Business Journals 9 June 2009 Boston MA A Brighter Future At Thomas Jefferson http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/09/AR2009060903200.html Source: Washington Post 9 June 2009 Boston MA City, three unions settle on contracts http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Business/City+three+unions+settle+contracts/1615147/story.html Source: Edmonton Journal 9 June 2009 Boston MA Gardner Denver layoffs imminent at Sheboygan plant http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/06/08/daily33.html Source: Milwaukee Business Journal 9 June 2009 Boston MA Careers without college can be profitable option http://www.timesleader.com/news/Careers_without_college_can_be_profitable_option_06-08-2009.html Source: TimesLeader.com 9 June 2009 Boston MA Workers Rally Against Union Busters http://www.fightbacknews.org/2009/06/florida-workers-rally-against-union-busters.htm Source: FightBacknews.com 9 June 2009 Boston MA Conference shows the bright future of solar power http://www.philly.com/inquirer/health_science/daily/20090609_Conference_shows_the_bright_future_of_solar_power.html Source: Philly.com 8 June 2009 Boston MA Daily Kos Chronicles IBEW Congressional Visits http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/6/8/740048/-IBEW-Green-Job-Training-Facilities-Around-the-Country-Open-Doors-to-Public Source: Daily Kos 8 June 2009 Boston MA Brighter days seen for solar, next-gen biofuels http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/06/08/08greenwire-brighter-days-seen-for-solar-next-gen-biofuels-3245.html Source: NY Times 9 June 2009 Boston MA Cooper Tire to Close Iowa Distribution Centre http://www.reifenpresse.de/CDML007/en/gast/detail.php?t=km&tk=2579203&RecID=19782 Source: Reifenpresse.de 9 June 2009 Boston MA Jabil strengthens solar panel footprint http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2009/06/08/daily5.html Source: Tampa Business Journal 9 June 2009 Boston MA Former Apprentice Succumbs to Heart Failure After Electrical Shock http://www.theledger.com/article/20090604/NEWS/906059995/1338?Title=-No-heading- Source: TheLedger.com 9 June 2009 Boston MA Al Gores Clean-Energy Group Hosting Talk on Benefits of Proposed Law http://broadcastengineering.com/news/union-members-challenge-shared-news-coverage-0608/ Source: BroadcastEngineering.com 9 June 2009 Boston MA Union members challenge shared news coverage http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/2009/06/al_gores_clean_energy_group_ho.php Source: Phoenix New Times 9 June 2009 Boston MA Ayers on Green Jobs: An Opportunity to Restore American Dream http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/06/04/ayers-on-green-jobs-an-opportunity-to-restore-american-dream/ Source: AFL-CIO Blog 8 June 2009 Boston MA Is a wind turbine for Moon Island in the offing? http://www.dotnews.com/2009/q-wind-turbine-moon-island-offing Source: Dotnews.com 8 June 2009 Boston MA Local 1837 Demonstrates in Fairfield http://www.wabi.tv/news/6152/local-1837-demonstrates-in-fairfield Source: WABI.TV.com 8 June 2009 Boston MA Senate approves Wiggins solar energy bills http://lakeconews.com/content/view/8995/773/ Source: Lake County News 8 June 2009 Boston MA OandR, union reach tentative labor 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http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2009/June09/05/IBEW363_chal-05Jun09.html Source: Mid Hudson News 5 June 2009 Boston MA City, fire union reps to continue mediation http://www.timesheraldonline.com/news/ci_12526338 Source: Times Herald Online 5 June 2009 Boston MA Clean Energy Company Treats Workers Like Dirt http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0906/090602_CleanEnergyCo.htm Source: ibew.org 4 June 2009 Boston MA Joe Sanna on EFCA : Unions and business not a zero-sum game http://www.dailyamerican.com/articles/2009/06/01/opinion/columns/column530.prt Source: Dailyamerican.com 4 June 2009 Boston MA Union wants O and R to return to bargaining table; says membership wont support companys final contract offer http://lohud.com/article/20090603/NEWS03/906030378/-1/newsfront Source: Lohud.com 4 June 2009 Boston MA Baram Elected President of Mechanical and Allied Crafts Council http://www.ibewlocal102.org/node/1887 Source: ibewlocal102.org 4 June 2009 Boston MA Study: Employer Intimidation on the Rise http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0905/090529_intimidation.htm Source: Ibew.org 4 June 2009 Boston MA IBEW official : Gandhi Couldnt Resolve Impasse http://www.timesheraldonline.com/news/ci_12508352 Source: timesheraldonline.com 4 June 2009 Boston MA IBEW protests outside Harvard on Beacon Street http://www.wickedlocal.com/somerville/news/x726825090/Electrical-union-protests-outside-Harvard-on-Beacon-Street Source: Somerville Journal 4 June 2009 Boston MA Lansing mayor gets cold shoulder from organized labor http://michiganmessenger.com/20146/lansing-mayor-gets-cold-shoulder-from-organized-labor Source: Michiganmessanger.com 2 June 2009 Boston MA Union Protests WBZ-TV Content-Sharing http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwire/2009/06/union-files-against-boston-tv.php Source: tvweek.com 2 June 2009 Boston MA Rally will protest illegal hiring http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20090531/NEWS22/905310380 Source: HometownLife.com 2 June 2009 Boston MA IBEW Okays Cuts at Globe http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/06/02/more_at_globe_ok_cuts/ Source: Boston Globe 2 June 2009 Boston MA Hot-jobs list could point the way for college grads http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/may/31/1b31dean205031-hot-jobs-list-could-point-way-colle/ Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2 June 2009 Boston MA Electrical Worker Online : Now Interactive! http://www.ibew.org/articles/09ElectricalWorker/EW0609/index.html Source: IBEW.org 1 June 2009 Kennebec ME IBEW, Penelec talks to resume http://www.tribune-democrat.com/local/local_story_150001837.html Source: The Tribune-Democrat 1 June 2009 Kennebec ME Training for green jobs in Wallingford http://www.myrecordjournal.com/site/tab1.cfm?newsid=20323540&BRD=2755&PAG=461&dept_id=592709&rfi=6 Source: Meridien Record-Journal 1 June 2009 Kennebec ME IBEW Focuses on Future Technologies http://www.wtol.com/Global/story.asp?S=10446324 Source: Meridien Record-Journal 1 June 2009 Kennebec ME Green Jobs Curriculum to Prepare Skilled Workforce for New Energy Economy http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090529/GETPUBLISHED/905290371 Source: Honolulu Advertiser 1 June 2009 Kennebec ME Orange and Rockland, IBEW agree to extend contract negotiations http://lohud.com/article/20090531/NEWS03/905310385/-1/newsfront Source: Lohud.com 1 June 2009 Kennebec ME US Rep Perlmutter Dedicates New Solar Array http://www.examiner.com/x-5397-Denver-Green-Initiative-Examiner~y2009m5d31-Representative-Perlmutter-dedicates-new-photovoltaic-array-in-North-Denver Source: Examiner.com 1 June 2009 Kennebec ME Pete Hamill Recalls The Factory, IBEW Workers http://www.forbes.com/2009/05/28/pete-hamill-brooklyn-business-factory.html Source: Forbes.com 29 May 2009 Kennebec ME Local 1 Members Upgrade Low Income Homes for Electrical Safety Month http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0905/090521_LU1-lowincome.htm Source: IBEW.org 29 May 2009 Kennebec ME IBEW awards a member the Life Saving Award http://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/46425267.html Source: WDNU.com 29 May 2009 Kennebec ME IBEW, Fellow Unions Angered By Ritter Veto http://www.denverpost.com/statehouse08/ci_12474788 Source: WDNU.com 29 May 2009 Kennebec ME Dougherty, Local 98, Go to Bat for Prosate Cancer Survivors http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20090528_Dan_Gross___60s_radicals_to_read_here.html Source: Philly.com 29 May 2009 Kennebec ME Penelec/First Energy employee strike continues http://www.morning-times.com/articles/2009/05/27/local_news/doc4a1d3290e8c7c719217745.txt Source: The Morning Times 28 May 2009 Kennebec ME IBEW 1837 Members Joined by Allies at Demonstration Outside CMP Public Meeting http://www.ibew1837.org/node/7999 Source: IBEW 1837 28 May 2009 Kennebec ME As Alliant Cuts Jobs, IBEW Workers Consider Furloughs http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-wi-alliantcuts,0,1558036.story Source: Chicago Tribune 28 May 2009 Kennebec ME Union pickets Penelec http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20321386&BRD=2279&PAG=461&dept_id=467076&rfi=6 Source: Susquehana Independent Weekend 28 May 2009 Kennebec ME IBEW Files Unfair Labor Practice Against WBZ-TV http://www.bostonherald.com/jobfind/news/media/view/2009_05_28_Reality_TV_school_founder_sees_Jon__Kate_split_as_perfect_spinoff/srvc=home&position=also Source: Boston Herald 28 May 2009 Kennebec ME Text: Obamas Remarks on Solar Energy http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/27/us/politics/27obama.text.html?ref=global-home Source: NY Times 28 May 2009 Kennebec ME DOE Offers Up $467.6M for Geothermal and Solar http://www.greentechmedia.com/green-light/post/doe-offers-up-467.6-m-for-geothermal-and-solar/ Source: Greentech Media 28 May 2009 Kennebec ME IBEW Training Program Preparing for Green Future http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/05/27/ibew-training-program-preparing-for-green-future/ Source: AFL-CIO Blog 28 May 2009 Kennebec ME CMP Workers Have Message For Public About Profits http://www.wmtw.com/money/19575077/detail.html Source: WMTV.com 27 May 2009 Kennebec ME No new talks between striking workers, FirstEnergy http://www.ohio.com/news/break_news/46122457.html Source: Ohio.com 27 May 2009 Kennebec ME First Energy Managers Respond To Calls While Union Workers Strike http://www.wjactv.com/news/19573524/detail.html Source: WJACTV.com 27 May 2009 Kennebec ME What Joe Biden flew all the way out to Denver to say and do http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2009/05/joe-biden-denver-speech.html Source: LA Times Blog 27 May 2009 Kennebec ME Solar energy: Will leasing make it more affordable for homeowners? http://features.csmonitor.com/environment/2009/05/26/solar-energy-will-leasing-make-it-more-affordable-for-homeowners/ Source: Christian Science Monitor 27 May 2009 Kennebec ME Green Energy Work and Training in the Valley http://www.wytv.com/content/news/local/story/Green-Energy-Work-and-Training-in-the-Valley/Ji1IwPn9-0yWvWM9GY1U1w.cspx Source: WJACTV.com 27 May 2009 Kennebec ME IBEW Local Takes the Lead in Solar Training, Offers 40 Hour Course http://www.examiner.com/x-5397-Denver-Green-Initiative-Examiner~y2009m5d23-WIRED-program--Solar-tech-training-offered Source: Examiner.com 26 May 2009 Kennebec ME Electrical Workers Go On Strike Against Penelec http://www.wjactv.com/news/19539191/detail.html Source: WJACTV.com 22 May 2009 Kennebec ME State Agency OKs Cape Wind Permitting http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2009/05/state-agency-oks-cape-wind-permitting Source: RenewableEnergyWorld.com 26 May 2009 Kennebec ME FirstEnergy to fill vacant positions during strike http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/05/22/ap6457891.html Source: Forbes.com 26 May 2009 Kennebec ME Renewable energy brings modern-day gold rush http://www.kansascity.com/business/story/1215724.html Source: Forbes.com 26 May 2009 Kennebec ME Florida Fights Back! http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/5/24/735078/-Florida-Fights-Back! Source: Daily Kos 24 May 2009 Kennebec ME Local IBEW to Host Green Jobs Open House http://www.thedenverdailynews.com/article.php?aID=4326 Source: Denver Daily News 26 May 2009 Kennebec ME PPL power line hearing well-attended http://www.scrantontimes.com/1.33807 Source: The Times-Tribune 22 May 2009 Kennebec ME 500 Penelec workers strike in northwestern PA http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/state/pennsylvania/20090522_ap_500penelecworkersstrikeinnorthwesternpa.html Source: Associated Press 22 May 2009 Kennebec ME Florida workers confront union-busters http://www.pww.org/article/articleview/15708/ Source: Peoples Weekly World 22 May 2009 Kennebec ME Logan to grow solar trees on garage http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2009/05/logan_to_grow_s.html Source: Boston Globe 22 May 2009 Kennebec ME City may use federal funds to place solar panels on library and City Hall http://blog.cleveland.com/euclidsunjournal/2009/05/euclid_city_may_use_federal_fu.html Source: Euclid Sun-Journal 22 May 2009 Kennebec ME Geothermal sees surging interest http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/05/21/21greenwire-geothermal-the-undervalued-renewable-resource-12208.html Source: NY Times 22 May 2009 Kennebec ME IBEW workers picket, repeat threat of strike http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/news/local/6364808.html Source: Kennebec Journal 21 May 2009 Kennebec ME IBEW workers picket, repeat threat of strike http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/news/local/6364808.html Source: Kennebec Journal 21 May 2009 Kennebec ME FPL workers protest in Davie http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/sfl-informational-fpl-picket-bn051909,0,620967.story Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel 21 May 2009 Kennebec ME Labor Needs A Southern Strategy http://www.counterpunch.org/macaray05152009.html Source: CounterPunch 21 May 2009 Kennebec ME Province paying severance for Abitibi workers http://www.gfwadvertiser.ca/index.cfm?sid=253155&sc=291 Source: Advertiser News 21 May 2009 Kennebec ME MassPort rehab to get solar trees http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/2009_05_21_MassPort_rehab_to_get_%E2%80%98solar_trees_/ Source: Boston Herald 21 May 2009 Kennebec ME City installs solar-powered crosswalk flashers http://www.fwdailynews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3515:City-installs-solar-powered-crosswalk-flashers&catid=61:times-online2&Itemid=6 Source: Fort Wayne Daily News 21 May 2009 Kennebec ME Wind energy talk draws crowd http://www.trib.com/articles/2009/05/20/news/wyoming/65f00bd0fea6f1f6872575bd0002694a.txt Source: Casper Star-Tribune Online 21 May 2009 Kennebec ME IBEW, ATandT start contract negotiations http://www.nwi.com/articles/2009/05/20/business/business/docb3367661ec5e54b3862575bb006d2948.txt Source: NWI.com 20 May 2009 Kennebec ME IBEW Locals Mull Strike at First Energy http://www.ohio.com/business/45433867.html Source: Ohio.com 20 May 2009 Kennebec ME IBEW Woes French Blade Maker to Monroe http://www.monroenews.com/article/20090519/NEWS01/705199974/-1/NEWS Source: The Monroe Evening News 20 May 2009 Kennebec ME Project Labor Agreements Possible in Ingham County http://www.wilx.com/news/headlines/45453047.html Source: WILX.com 20 May 2009 Kennebec ME Labor goes green: Electrical union, tire company shift plans toward environment http://www.galesburg.com/news/news_state/x1655276127/Labor-goes-green-Electrical-union-tire-company-shift-plans-toward-environment Source:Register-Mail 20 May 2009 Kennebec ME Local Takes Time to Stamp Out Hunger http://www.journaltimes.com/articles/2009/05/18/local_news/doc4a11d183d29b2311068253.txt Source: Journal-Times 20 May 2009 Kennebec ME CMP Union Contract Expires http://www.wmtw.com/news/19490979/detail.html Source: WMTW.com 18 May 2009 Kennebec ME PA Sunshine solar rebate program opens http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20090519_Pa__Sunshine_solar_rebate_program_opens.html Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 18 May 2009 Kennebec ME Costco Goes Solar in New Jersey http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/costco-awards-solar-power-inc-contract-for-new-jersey-solar-installation,828723.shtml Source: Earthtimes.com 18 May 2009 Kennebec ME Obama, Union Members Nationwide Focus on Employee Free Choice http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/05/15/obama-union-members-nationwide-focus-on-employee-free-choice/ Source: AFL-CIO Blog 18 May 2009 Kennebec ME IBEW Workers Bring Lights to Community theater http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20090519/ARTICLES/905195000/1006?Title=Community-theater-awaits-Ritz-renovations Source: The Times Daily 18 May 2009 Kennebec ME Vallejo bracing for more staff cuts in next budget http://www.timesheraldonline.com/news/ci_12401519 Source: Times Herald Online 18 May 2009 Kennebec ME As Contract Extension Nears End, No Agreement Reached with CMP http://www.ibew1837.org/node/7965 Source: IBEW 1837 15 May 2009 Kennebec ME IBEW Approves Contract With Lockheed-Martin http://www.star-telegram.com/business/story/1381454.html Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram 15 May 2009 Kennebec ME Ex-IBEW Worker Cheney Loses Way, Slams EFCA http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/05/12/cheney-whacks-efca-labor_n_202611.html Source: Huffington Post 17 May 2009 Kennebec ME Four MBTA unions agree to forfeit raises http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/05/four_mbta_union_1.html Source: Boston Globe 17 May 2009 Kennebec ME IBEW Expresses Concern Over Sale rural Verizon phone lines http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/business/13661894-41/story.csp Source: The Register Guard 17 May 2009 Kennebec ME IBEW Local Sues to Recover Lost Madoff Funds http://www.syracuse.com/business/index.ssf?/base/business-15/124229134853720.xml&coll=1 Source: Syracuse.com 15 May 2009 Kennebec ME Chicago Business Rep. Elected Mayor of Des Plaines, Ill. http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0905/090511_Moylan.htm Source: IBEW.org 15 May 2009 Kennebec ME New Study Finds No Evidence of Union Intimidation Under Majority Sign-Up http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0905/090511_cardcheck.htm Source: IBEW.org 15 May 2009 Kennebec ME Ocean Twp. takes step toward solar project http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/ocean/article_8a23aaac-f021-52ca-8677-0cc3ffbe4b37.html Source: Press of Atlantic City 15 May 2009 Kennebec ME Verizon Sale Has IBEW Concerned http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Verizon-Sale-Raises-Concerns-bw-15233958.html?.v=1 Source: Business Wire 15 May 2009 Kennebec ME IBEW furious over Donnelley CEOs retirement plan http://www.newsobserver.com/business/story/1520107.html Source: Raleigh News and Observer 15 May 2009 Kennebec ME Is Farming for Electricity More Efficient? http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/11/is-farming-for-electricity-more-efficient/ Source: NY Times 12 May 2009 Kennebec ME Rentech Plans Wood Waste-to-Biofuel, Electricity Plant http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/rentech-plans-wood-waste-to-biofuel-electricity-plant-in-california-4600/ Source: GreenTech Media 12 May 2009 Kennebec ME The Smart Grid http://www.reuters.com/article/idgGreenComputing/idUS113182581020090511 Source: Reuters 12 May 2009 Kennebec ME Wind power developer gets funding for RI testing http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/05/11/ap6407101.html Source: Forbes.com 12 May 2009 Kennebec ME Wind Farm Lawsuit Settled http://www.ksn.com/content/news/bureaus/story/Ellis-Co-wind-farm-lawsuit-settled/5eJuRroOm0-_HNFbNgQ2IA.cspx Source: KSN.com 12 May 2009 Kennebec ME Germanys Schott opens new U.S. solar facility http://uk.reuters.com/article/rbssTechMediaTelecomNews/idUKN0851259920090511 Source: Reuters 12 May 2009 Kennebec ME The Daily Start-Up: Lights Out For Solar? http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/2009/05/11/the-daily-start-up-lights-out-for-solar/?mod=rss_WSJBlog Source: WSJ Online 12 May 2009 Kennebec ME Green Mountain Energy to buy power from customers with solar panels http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/051109dnbusgreenmountain.3c94304.html Source: Dallas Morning News 12 May 2009 Kennebec ME IBEW, Verizon Worker Falls to Death http://www.thesouthern.com/articles/2009/05/05/local/28950626.txt Source: TheSouthern.com 7 May 2009 Kennebec ME San Francisco Approves Major Solar Project http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/08/san-francisco-approves-major-solar-project/ Source: NY Times 11 May 2009 SF CA GEOTHERMAL: Ball State breaks ground on new energy system http://media.www.bsudailynews.com/media/storage/paper849/news/2009/05/01/Dnupdate/Geothermal.Ball.State.Breaks.Ground.On.New.Energy.System-3739657.shtml Source: Ball State Daily News 11 May 2009 IN IN State Supreme Court Sides with IBEW http://www.sctimes.com/article/20090509/NEWS01/105080033/1009/State+Supreme+Court+sides+with+union Source: St. Cloud Times 8 May 2009 Kennebec ME Talks Continue Between Redding and IBEW http://www.redding.com/news/2009/may/10/talks-continue-between-redding-unions-over/ Source: Redding.com 11 May 2009 Kennebec ME Aboundi Inc. Recognizes IBEW Local as Its Certified Electric Connect Training Facility http://www.pr.com/press-release/150657 Source: PR.com 7 May 2009 Kennebec ME Members Reject Contract and Authorize Strike at CMP http://www.ibew1837.org/node/7964 Source: Ibew1837.org 7 May 2009 Kennebec ME CMP, union argue pact http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/news/local/6305752.html Source: Kennebec Journal 7 May 2009 Kennebec ME May Electrical Worker Online : IBEW Takes on Strategic Challenge of Renewable Energy Expansion http://www.ibew.org/articles/09ElectricalWorker/0905EW_Web.pdf Source: IBEW.org 7 May 2009 Pittsburgh PA IBEW Hour Power : Local Electrifies Pittsburgh http://www.ibewhourpower.com/Feature-Story/Local-5-Is-Electrifying-Pittsburgh-Part-1.aspx Source: IBEW Hour Power 7 May 2009 Pittsburgh PA Radio Story Highlights Coming Utility Worker Shortage http://www.ibew.org/articles/09daily/0905/090504_UtilityShortage.htm Source: IBEW.org 7 May 2009 Washington DC IBEW Green Training Facility Will Open Its Doors to Congress http://www.ibew.org/articles/09daily/0904/090416_TrainingCenter.htm Source: IBEW.org 7 May 2009 Washington DC Video : IBEW, Panama Govt. Sign Training Agreement http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM3tJUXyTCo Source: You Tube 4 May 2009 NY NY Dont blame unions for economic mess http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=290043&src= Source: Daily Herald 4 May 2009 NY NY City Hall split over solar project http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/05/02/BA5D17CG6I.DTL Source: SF Chronicle 4 May 2009 NY NY Editorial: Too many cities are overcharging for solar energy installations http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_12277510 Source: San Jose Mercury News 4 May 2009 NY NY NJ nuclear plant resumes normal operations http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/state/new_jersey/20090503_ap_njnuclearplantresumesnormaloperations.html Source: Philly.com 4 May 2009 NY NY IBEW Green Training Facilities Open Its Doors to Congress http://www.ibew.org/articles/09daily/0904/090416_TrainingCenter.htm Source: IBEW.org 4 May 2009 NY NY IBEW-OPC HOckey Tournament http://www.ibewhourpower.com/Out-of-the-Box/IBEW-OPC-Hockey-Tournament.aspx Source: IBEW Hour Power 4 May 2009 NY NY City, employee negotiators ordered to meet http://www.thereporter.com/news/ci_12283631 Source: The Reporter 4 May 2009 NY NY Opportunity for Young Workers in the Power Industry http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103629929 Source: npr.org 1 May 2009 NY NY Solis Speaks Out on Visit to IBEW Training Center http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=333409&CategoryId=12395 Source: Latin American Herald Tribune 1 May 2009 NY NY IBEW Locals Sponsor Project Life-Saver http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20090501_Project_offers_wrist_bands_to_find_disabled_lost.html Source: Philadelphia Daily News 1 May 2009 NY NY Fighting for the Living: Unions Press for Workplace Safety http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0904/090428_WorkersMemDay.htm Source: IBEW.org 30 April 2009 NY NY IBEW Retirees Aid Flood Victims http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0904/090422_LU405_Retirees.htm Source: ibew.org 30 April 2009 NY NY Solar Tech : Not Just on the Roof Anymore http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/30/business/businessspecial2/30solar.html?ref=science Source: NY Times 30 April 2009 NY NY Solar may become Michigan's most vibrant renewable energy sector http://www.mlive.com/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2009/04/nathan_bomey_solar_may_become.html Source: MLive.com 30 April 2009 Mi MI IBEW Local Endorses Gioia For Public Advocate http://www.qgazette.com/news/2009/0429/political_page/013.html Source: Queens Gazette 30 April 2009 NY NY High Road or Low Road in Renewable Energy Manufacturing? http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/04/22/high-road-or-low-road-in-renewable-energy-manufacturing/ Source: AFL-CIO Blog 30 April 2009 NY NY IBEW Joins Crime Prevention Effort with Better Lighting http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20090430/NEWS01/704309888 Source: HeraldNet 30 April 2009 NY NY IBEW Speaks in Memory of Workers http://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1546066 Source: Fort McMurray Today 30 April 2009 NY NY Senate Landscape Shifts as Obama Welcomes Specter to Democratic Fold http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/30/us/politics/30specter.html?ref=politics Source: NY Times 29 April 2009 Portland OR Progress Energy to Buy Solar Farm http://localtechwire.com/business/local_tech_wire/news/story/5039904/ Source: WRAL.com 29 April 2009 Portland OR Perth-Andover employees want to join IBEW http://victoriastar.canadaeast.com/news/article/650253 Source: Victoria Star 29 April 2009 Portland OR Vallejo, labor unions ordered to mediation http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_12248960 Source: San Jose Mercury News 29 April 2009 Portland OR IBEW Workers Rally at Statehouse to Protest Cuts http://photos.indystar.com/galleries/slides/6171?page=1&template=default Source: Indystar.com 29 April 2009 Indianapolis IN Modifications to Prevailing Wage Bill Opposed by IBEW http://www.djcoregon.com/articleDetail.htm/2009/04/28/Prevailing-wage-bill-moves-forward-Critics-say-affordable-housing-bill-poses-more-problems-than-solu Source: Daily Journal of Commerce 29 April 2009 Portland OR Union says 100 jobs cut at Indiana parts plant http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-in-emconlayoffs,0,5103914.story Source: Chicago Tribune 29 April 2009 Portland OR Energy vampires add hundreds to electric bills http://www.14wfie.com/Global/story.asp?S=10260134&nav=3w6o Source: 14 News 29 April 2009 Portland OR Seventy graduate from apprenticeship program http://www.djcoregon.com/articleDetail.htm/2009/04/27/Seventy-graduate-from-apprenticeship-program-NECAIBEW-Electrical-Training-Center-prepares-students-f Source: Daily Journal of Commerce 28 April 2009 Portland OR Hoosier workers need more protections on the job http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/stories/2009/04/27/column.qp-0029256.sto Source: Herald Times Online 28 April 2009 Portland OR Business Manager Dressel Honored By Medical Center http://www.pr-inside.com/hackensack-university-medical-center-humc-r1205491.htm Source: PR-Inside.com 28 April 2009 Portland OR Electricians Training for Solar Panel Installation http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10618116 Source: Omaha World-Herald 28 April 2009 Portland OR Proposed cuts prompt action from IBEW, unions http://www.tribstar.com/news/local_story_114215055.html Source:TribStar.com 28 April 2009 Portland OR President Hill Asks : Who Are You Mentoring? http://www.ibewhourpower.com/Presidents-Message/Pass-It-On.aspx Source: IBEWhourpower.com 27 April 2009 Boston MA Boston Corporate Campaign Wins Support of Governor http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0904/090420_Boston.htm Source: IBEW.org 27 April 2009 Boston MA Long-awaited funds for solar come from stimulus http://washington.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2009/04/27/story10.html?b=1240804800^1816817 Source: Washington Business Journal 27 April 2009 Boston MA IBEW approves contract with Duke http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2009/04/20/daily43.html Source: NC Biz Journal 27 April 2009 Boston MA IBEW Responds : Union Not Responsible for Job Losses at Thomas Products http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20090422/SHE0601/904220390/1111/SHE06 Source: Sheboygan Press 22 April 2009 Boston MA Electricians train in southeast Minnesota for wind towers http://www.winonadailynews.com/articles/2009/04/20/news/09wind.txt Source: Winona Daily News 22 April 2009 Boston MA Wal-Mart to double amount of solar energy use http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/environment/2009-04-21-walmart-solar_N.htm Source: USA Today 22 April 2009 Boston MA Texas Senate passes $500 million solar energy bill http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/6385136.html Source: Houston Chronicle 22 April 2009 Boston MA Exelon plans to build solar power plant on Chicagos South Side http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/green/chi-wed-solar-powerapr22,0,5438800.story Source: Chicago Tribune 22 April 2009 Boston MA IBEW sees sunny prospects for renewable energy jobs http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?news_6_4007 Source: Workday MN 19 April 2009 Boston MA Apprentices Fired Up About Clean Coal Plant http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0904/090417_ColoCleanCoal.htm Source: IBEW.org 20 April 2009 Boston MA New Learning Program Brings Online Dimension to Electrical Worker Training - Now on ElectricTV.net http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=199441&Itemid=28 Source: PR USA-Net 20 April 2009 Boston MA MidAmerican union ratifies 3-year contract http://www.gazetteonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090417/BUSINESS/704179943/1007 Source: Gazette Online 20 April 2009 Boston MA Nicor inks union deal with IBEW http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=287386 Source: Daily Herald 17 April 2009 Boston MA Alexander, Shuler push TVA on alternative energy http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/04/17/ap6303571.html Source: Forbes.com 17 April 2009 Boston MA Unions, IBEW charge that illegal workers are at ThyssenKrupp http://www.al.com/news/press-register/metro.ssf?/base/news/1239959776294480.xml&coll=3 Source: Al.com 17 April 2009 Boston MA MidAmerican makes so-called final offer to electrical workers http://www.qctimes.com/business/article_2cccaa36-2adf-11de-b37a-001cc4c03286.html Source: Quad City Times 17 April 2009 Boston MA International : Get the Facts on EFCA http://ibew.org/ Source: IBEW.org 17 April 2009 Boston MA Gardener Denver, In Face of IBEW Concessions, Will Close Thomas Plant http://www.jsonline.com/business/42920692.html Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel 17 April 2009 Boston MA Senate Leader Reid Flips Switch on IBEW Wind Turbine http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/apr/14/reid-flips-switch-states-first-wind-turbine/ Source: Las Vegas Sun 17 April 2009 Boston MA IBEW Workers to Vote on Contract, Mid-American Promises Replacement Workers http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2273332/ Source: Trading Markets 16 April 2009 Boston MA IBEW Training Center Emphasizes Wind Turbine Safety http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=7&a=393796 Source:Rochester Post-Bulletin 16 April 2009 Boston MA Cleveland proposes ordinance to regulate aesthetics and safety of wind turbines http://www.cleveland.com/arts/index.ssf/2009/04/if_wind_farms_come_to_clevelan.html Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 16 April 2009 Boston MA Wind project would create jobs, UNH study says http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2009/04/wind_project_wo.html Source: Boston Globe 16 April 2009 Boston MA Can Solar Help Sell the House? http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/ontheblock/detail?entry_id=38474&type=realestate Source: San Francisco Chronicle 16 April 2009 Boston MA IBEW Local signs pro-nuclear agreement with Bruce Power http://www.cbc.ca/canada/saskatchewan/story/2009/04/09/bruce-power-ibew.html Source: CBC Canada 15 April 2009 Boston MA Governor Sides With Unions in Biotech Dispute http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2009/04/13/daily26.html Source: Boston Business Journal 15 April 2009 Boston MA On PLAs, IBEW Asst Biz Mgr Recommends : Keep Our Labor Options http://newsminer.com/news/2009/apr/15/keep-our-labor-options-open/?opinion Source: Daily News Miner 15 April 2009 Boston MA Delta College to offer degree in wind turbine tech http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-mi-winddegree,0,3062976.story Source: Chicago Tribune 15 April 2009 Boston MA Ingham plan has nonunion contractors worried http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20090412/NEWS01/904120644 Source: Lansing State Journal 15 April 2009 Boston MA Solar power captured in space, beamed to Earth http://features.csmonitor.com/innovation/2009/04/14/solar-power-captured-in-space-beamed-to-earth/ Source: Christian Science Monitor 15 April 2009 Boston MA Fact or Fiction : IBEW.Org Posts Videos on EFCA Legislation http://ibew.org/ Source: IBEW.org 14 April 2009 Washington DC Strike prospect looms over MidAmerican contract offer http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2009/04/14/news/local/0bec7db15c10912486257597007d20d2.txt Source: Sioux City Journal 14 April 2009 Washington DC PG and E Looks to Outer Space For Solar Power http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20090413-710658.html Source: WSJ Online 14 April 2009 CA CA PA solar-rebate funding approved, green jobs may follow http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20090414_Pa__solar-rebate_funding_approved.html Source: Philly.com 14 April 2009 CA CA University in Ohio to carve out solar school http://www.wtte28.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.oh/2fb6255c-www.wtte28.com.shtml Source: WTTE28.com 14 April 2009 Dayton OH Augusta : Wth Tax Credit, Consumers Give Panels and Turbines a Second Look http://features.csmonitor.com/economyrebuild/2009/04/13/with-tax-credit-consumers-give-turbines-solar-panels-a-second-look/ Source: Christian Science Monitor 14 April 2009 Augusta ME Can All New Cali Homes Go Net-Zero By 2020? http://earth2tech.com/2009/04/14/can-all-new-cali-homes-go-net-zero-by-2020/ Source: Earth2Tech.com 14 April 2009 CA CA Strike prospect looms over MidAmerican contract offer http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2009/04/14/news/local/0bec7db15c10912486257597007d20d2.txt Source: Sioux City Journal 14 April 2009 Washington DC Calif. Local Hosts Motorcycle Poker Run for Wounded Vets http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0904/090413_MotorcyclePoker.htm Source: IBEw.org 13 April 2009 Washington DC Electricians union builds new solar panel array for students http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_12118848 Source: Contra Costa Times 13 April 2009 Washington DC Shine, baby, shine: President Obama, put up those solar panels http://blog.nj.com/njv_guest_blog/2009/04/shine_baby_shine_president_oba.html Source: NJ Star Ledger 13 April 2009 NJ NJ IBEW Endorses Linda Bennett In District 1 Runoff http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_148751.asp Source: The Chattanoogan 13 April 2009 Washington DC Union vote surprises Perkasie officials http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/16/2009/april/13/union-vote-surprises-perkasie-officials-1.html Source: PhillyBurbs.com 13 April 2009 Philadelphia PA To think big about solar, think small http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/apr/13/think-big-about-solar-think-small/ Source: Las Vegas Sun 13 April 2009 Las Vegas NV IBEW Hosts Reknowned Journalist Amy Goodman, Gets Scoop on EFCA http://www.kctribune.com/article.cfm?articleID=18764 Source: KCtribune.com 10 April 2009 Washington DC China Denies Hacking US Electricity Grid http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2009/04/09/china-denies-hacking-us-electricity-grid/ Source: WSJ.Com 10 April 2009 Washington DC Developer Shrugs off Recession, Plots All-Solar Fla. City http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/04/09/09greenwire-developer-shrugs-off-recession-plots-allsolar-10492.html Source: NYTimes.Com 10 April 2009 Washington DC Solar Energy Tax Abatements Urged http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_12110553 Source: MercuryNews.com 10 April 2009 Washington DC IBEW Workers at CB and I Threatened By Lay-Offs http://www.kbmt12.com/news/local/42791852.html Source: Ktm12.com 10 April 2009 Washington DC Congressman Tim Walz on Green Jobs http://kaaltv.com/article/stories/S873733.shtml?cat=10219 Source: KAAltv.com 10 April 2009 Washington DC Report Documents Lax OSHA Enforcement Under Bush http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0904/090406_OSHA.htm Source: IBEW.org 9 April 2009 Washington DC Utility Members Assist Flood-Ravaged Fargo http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0904/090406_FargoFlood.htm Source: IBEW.org 9 April 2009 Washington DC Intel solar spinoff heads to New York http://www.eetimes.com/news/semi/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=216403506 Source: EE Times 9 April 2009 Washington DC GM, Segway Unveil...Something http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/07/gm-and-segway-unveil-something/ Source: NY Times 9 April 2009 Washington DC Local 103 protests biotech bill outside Genzyme in Framingham http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x430403028/Union-protests-biotech-bill-outside-Genzyme-in-Framingham Source: Metro West Daily News 8 April 2009 Boston MA Crosslake Communications workers picket in bid for better wage, health insurance package http://www.pineandlakes.com/stories/040809/news_20090408003.shtml Source: PineandLakes.com 8 April 2009 Boston MA Labor rallies in support of Employee Free Choice legislation http://www.post-trib.com/news/1515933,rally.article Source: Post-Tribune 8 April 2009 Gary IN Editorial Cites Dangers of IBEW Work at PG and E http://www.mantecabulletin.com/news/article/2830/ Source: Manteca Bulletion 8 April 2009 Washignton DC IBEW, unions agree to trim raises http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2009/apr/07/0407_unions// Source: Daily Gazette 8 April 2009 Schnectady NY WSJ : Electricity Grid in U.S. Penetrated By Spies http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123914805204099085.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Source: Wall Street Journal 8 April 2009 Schnectady NY Interior Sec Salazar says wind power could replace coal power http://www.examiner.com/x-4002-Milwaukee-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Salazar-says-wind-power-could-replace-coal-power Source: Examiner.com 8 April 2009 Washington DC SunPower, Xcel Energy To Build Solar Power Plant In Colorado http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20090407-705176.html Source: Wall Street Journal 8 April 2009 Washington DC Solar farm moves forward http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2009/apr/07/solar-farm-moves-forward/news/ Source: Winston-Salem Journal 8 April 2009 Washington DC April Issue of Electrical Worker Now Online http://ibew.org/articles/09ElectricalWorker/0904EW_Web.pdf Source: IBEW.org 7 April 2009 Washignton DC IBEW Business Manager : Proposed Peaker Plant Good For Economy http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2009/apr/07/ob17peakerletts07/ Source: Ventura County Star 7 April 2009 Washignton DC Provincial budget must emphasize jobs, not cuts, labour leaders say http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/April2009/03/c7222.html Source: CNW Group 6 April 2009 Washignton DC ATT union contract expires without an agreement http://www.ky3.com/news/local/42479182.html Source: CNW Group 6 April 2009 Washignton DC Loss of Airport Hotel Impacts IBEW Workers http://www.sacbee.com/business/story/1756079.html Source: Sacramento Bee 6 April 2009 Washignton DC North Shore Community College Goes Green With Solar Panels http://www.itemlive.com/articles/2009/04/07/news/news02.txt Source: Lynn Daily Item 6 April 2009 Lynn MA Scientists : Solar Storms Pose Threat to grid, Earth http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitalweathergang/2009/04/do_solar_storms_threaten_civil.html?hpid=news-col-blog Source: Sacramento Bee 6 April 2009 Washignton DC Duke Energy, IBEW reach tentative deal http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/stories/2009/03/30/daily111.html Source: NC Biz Journals 5 April 2009 Charlotte NC N.J. sets ambitious goals for wind and solar power production http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/04/nj_sets_ambitious_goals_for_wi.html Source: NJ.com 5 April 2009 Lansing MI Questions remain on IBEW contract at BWL http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20090405/OPINION02/904050610/1087/OPINION02 Source: Lansing State Journal 5 April 2009 Lansing MI IBEW Cited as Important Safety Partner at NB Power http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/opinion/article/626745 Source: timestranscript.com 5 April 2009 New Brunswick CA Government study finds offshore wind could meet US electricity needs http://www.businessgreen.com/business-green/news/2239862/government-study-finds-offshore Source: businessgreen.com 5 April 2009 New Brunswick CA IBEW Hour Power Feature Story : IBEW Projects at Veterans Hospital http://www.ibewhourpower.com/Feature-Story/Des-Moines-VA-Hospital.aspx Source: IBEW Hour Power 1 April 2009 Des Moines IA Senator Visits Local 48, Tours New Solar Array http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0903/090331_ibewactivism.htm Source: IBEW.org 1 April 2009 Washington DC IBEW Locals Join Fight for Employee Free Choice Act http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0903/090331_EFCAaction.htm Source: IBEW.org 1 April 2009 Washington DC IBEW Members Protest Executive Bonuses, Poor Labor Practices http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0903/090331_Merkley.htm Source: IBEW.org 1 April 2009 Washington DC Google shows alternative energy firms the way http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/04/01/MNH216R1OL.DTL Source: San Francisco Chronicle 1 April 2009 Washington DC IBEW conducts informational picketing in Cross Lake http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?news_6_3989 Source: Workday Minnesota 1 April 2009 Denver CO District VP Siegel Named to PA Stimulus Board http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/2009/03/30/daily18.html Source: Philadelphia Business Journal 1 April 2009 Denver CO Deal to Cut Costs Is Close For Builders and Unions http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/01/nyregion/01unions.html?ref=nyregion Source: NY Times 1 April 2009 NY NY House Democrats release draft energy, climate bill http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/03/31/31greenwire-house-democrats-release-draft-energy-emissions-10364.html Source: NY Times 1 April 2009 NY NY California Senate votes for stronger renewable energy mandate for utilities http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/greenspace/2009/03/california-senate-votes-for-stronger-renewable-energy-mandate-.html Source: LA Times 1 April 2009 NY NY GM IBEW, UAW Workers Describe Roller Coaster Ride http://www.reporter-times.com/stories/2009/03/31/news.qp-4573076.sto Source: Reporter-Times 1 April 2009 NY NY Obama plan on renewable energy funds draw Long Island praise http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/nation/ny-usloca246081385mar24,0,2762984.story Source: Newsday.com 31 March 2009 Denver CO Plan to help schools go green http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_12026122 Source: Denver Post 31 March 2009 Denver CO Obama Administration Moves Ahead On Climate Change http://www.metrocorpcounsel.com/current.php?artType=view&artMonth=April&artYear=2009&EntryNo=9643 Source: Metropolitan Corporate Counsel 31 March 2009 Denver CO Greenpeace pushes alternative energy http://www.reformer.com/ci_12027818 Source: Brattleboro Reformer 31 March 2009 Denver CO St. Charles approves Wage-Freeze Pact with Teamsters, IBEW http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=282862 Source: Daily Herald 31 March 2009 New Brunswick CA Shoddy wiring everywhere on Iraq bases, Army inspector says http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/03/26/military.electrocutions/ Source: CNN.com 31 March 2009 Washington DC IBEW Hour Power News Briefs http://ibewhourpower.com/Featured/News-Briefs/News-Briefs-22.aspx Source: ibewhourpower.com 31 March 2009 Washington DC IBEW Local 234 offering scholarships http://thecalifornian.com/article/20090330/NEWS01/90330010/1002 Source: The Salinas Californian 31 March 2009 New Brunswick CA He was islanders plumber, electrician until he was 93 http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/city/article/614229 Source: Telegraph Journal 30 March 2009 New Brunswick CA Recovery and Reinvestment Act Boosts Municipal Solar Finance http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2009/03/recovery-and-reinvestment-act-boosts-municipal-solar-finance Source: Renewable Energy World 30 March 2009 Lansing MI Ron Byrnes: LSJ was off base http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20090329/OPINION02/903290530/1087/OPINION02 Source: The Lansing State Journal 30 March 2009 Lansing MI Duke: Strike Would Not Affect Power Supply http://www.wlwt.com/money/19031500/detail.html Source: WLWT 30 March 2009 Cincinnati OH Nuclear Power Inches Back into Energy Spotlight http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/energy/environment/2009-03-29-nuclear-power-energy-return_N.htm Source: USA Today 30 March 2009 Washington DC Wind industry expects its slowdown to be only temporary http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation/AP/story/974718.html Source: Miami Herald 30 March 2009 Washington DC Health Care for America Now visits IBEW Local 229 http://ydr.inyork.com/ci_12000736 Source: The York Daily Record 27 March 2009 York PA Seeds of Revival in Wind and Solar? http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/26/seeds-of-revival-in-wind-and-solar/ Source: The New York Times 27 March 2009 NY NY If It's Fair, It's Over http://www.timesheraldonline.com/opinion/ci_12000203 Source: Vallejo Times Herald 27 March 2009 Vallejo CA IBEW Worker Leads Ticket For Burlington County Freeholder (NJ) http://www.politickernj.com/bcdc/28553/kersey-and-bernard-way-help Source: PolitickerNj.com 27 March 2009 Mt Laurel NJ Thomas Products decision expected soon http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20090326/SHE0101/903260486/1973/SHE0204 Source: Sheboygan Press 27 March 2009 Sheboygan CO IBEW joins memorial fund established to aid slain workers families http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/mar/26/bn26funds152733/ Source: Signs On San Diego 27 March 2009 San Diego CA IBEW Responds to CCG Job Cuts http://wcsi.whiterivernews.com/templates/localnewstemp.asp?id=1166&storyno=1 Source: White River News 27 March 2009 Columbus OH Minnesota Electricians Harness Renewable Energy http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/03/24/minnesota-electricians-harness-renewable-energy/ Source: AFL-CIO Blog 23 March 2009 NY NY BWL contract opponenets claim it doesnt fit the times http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20090321/OPINION01/903210313 Source: Lansing State Journal 23 March 2009 NY NY Alternative Energy Programs Impact on Recession Questioned http://www.reuters.com/article/PrivateEquityandHedgeFunds09/idUSTRE52M5Q020090323 Source: Reuters 25 March 2009 NY NY Joint LIPA ConEd wind farm wont be cheap, study says http://www.newsday.com/news/local/nassau/ny-lilipa2412576988mar24,0,2846856.story Source: Newsday 23 March 2009 NY NY Amtrak Receives More than $1 Billion for Infrastructure Repairs http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0903/090320_amtrak.htm Source: IBEW.org 23 March 2009 NY NY Environmentalists in a Clash of Goals http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/24/science/earth/24ecowars.html?ref=us Source: NY Times 23 March 2009 NY NY Feinstein seeks block solar power from desert land http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h7aY31elSSpEWsXL0RHmqIowB3rgD972CNG00 Source: AP 23 March 2009 San Jose CA Electrician dies after crawling into vent http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_11954640 Source: Denver Post 23 March 2009 NY NY Electrical work regulations to be addressed http://www.thehawkeye.com/Story/electrical-032309 Source: The Hawkeye 23 March 2009 IA IA Hollywood Technicians Sign Contract http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/23/arts/23arts-1-HOLLYWOODTEC_BRF.html?ref=arts Source: NY Times 20 March 2009 NY NY New Law Requires Licensed Electricians to do Work http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20090320/NEWS01/90320005/1079 Source: Iowa City press Citizen 20 March 2009 NY NY Turbines will soon churn in 11 Minnesota cities http://www.startribune.com/local/north/41632632.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUJ Source: Star Tribune 23 March 2009 Minneapolis MN Going solar? Option more affordable these days http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090322/ARTICLES/903221002/1002?Title=Going-solar-Option-more-affordable-these-days Source: The Gainesville Sun 20 March 2009 NY NY Obama links budget to the environment http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jNlJOuGuTs5qgEuIws8f56V48hyAD973OHC00 Source: AP 23 March 2009 NY NY Business, states see green in Obama energy plan http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-weatherize_for_monmar23,0,736350.story Source: AP 23 March 2009 NY NY Plants Neighbors, Actvists, Dispute Notion of Clean Coal http://www.bendweekly.com/Living/16694.html Source: Bend Weekly 23 March 2009 NY NY Historic Agreement Strengthens IBEW Bargaining at ATT http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0903/090316_ATT.htm Source: Ibew.org 20 March 2009 Washington DC Alaska Member Tells Congress: Support Unions http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0903/090317_EFCAtestimony.htm Source: Ibew.org 20 March 2009 Washington DC Crowds Enthused, IBEW Pickets Non-Union Amish Market http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/16/2009/march/20/amish-market-opening-is-a-real-crowd-pleaser-in-pa.html Source: Phillyburbs.com 20 March 2009 Philadelphia PA Energy Efficiency Grants Announced For Pennsylvania http://www.fultoncountynews.com/news/2009/0319/local_state/049.html Source: Fulton County News 20 March 2009 Philadelphia PA Clean And Green Energy Eyes Wind Turbines For Old Lyme http://www.courant.com/business/hc-old-lyme-wind-turbines-0320.artmar20,0,2717105.story Source: Hartford Courant 20 March 2009 Hartford CT Solar Industry Posts Strong Growth in 2008 http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/19/solar-industry-posts-strong-growth-in-2008/ Source: New York Times 20 March 2009 NY NY IBEW Workers Gain Raises from DRPA approval http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20090319_DRPA_approves__2_million_for_building_repairs.html Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 19 March 2009 Philadelphia PA Wind farms sped up on rural Hawaiian islands http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D970I2U03.htm Source: Businessweek 19 March 2009 Honolulu HI NY JATC : Electricians Recruit Apprentices http://readme.readmedia.com/news/show/Electricians-Recruit-Apprentices/429913 Source: PR Newswire 19 March 2009 Haupagge NY Electrical worker shocked at plant http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29755333/ Source: MSNBC.com 19 March 2009 Philadelphia PA Smart grid gains momentum but outdated electrical infrastructure may hinder efforts http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2009/03/smart_grid_gains_momentum_but.html Source: Western Michigan News 19 March 2009 MI MI Serono Showdown http://www.wickedlocal.com/billerica/news/x599200528/Serono-showdown Source: Billerica Minuteman 18 March 2009 Billerica MA Study: Microwind turbines a tough sell in Mass http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10196182-54.html Source: cNet News 18 March 2009 Boston MA Council OKs solar, wind turbine plans http://www.rgj.com/article/20090318/NEWS/903180409/1321 Source: Reno Gazette Journal 18 March 2009 Reno NV Fluke Recommends Electricians Test Their Leads Before They Test Electrical Circuits http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29734473/ Source: MSNBC.com 18 March 2009 Washington DC Economy forces consolidation in solar industry http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/03/18/BUF016IC09.DTL Source: SF Chronicle 18 March 2009 San Francisco CA Robert "Bob" Meyer http://www.rockawave.com/news/2009/0313/obits/003.html Source: The Long Island Wave 17 March 2009 Washington DC Electricity Theft Surges http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/energy/2009-03-16-electricity-thefts_N.htm Source: USAtoday.com 17 March 2009 Washington DC Lobbyists sparring over details of renewable power bill http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/03/16/16greenwire-lobbyists-sparring-over-details-of-rps-bill-10145.html Source: NY Times 17 March 2009 Washington DC Building wind power lines could create thousands of jobs http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/industries/energy/stories/031709dnbusoncor.3b0fc9a.html Source: Dallas Morning News 17 March 2009 Dallas TX Small-scale solar seeks incentives http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/mar/16/small-scale-solar-seeks-incentives/ Source: Las Vegas Sun 17 March 2009 Washington DC Green Electric Plant on Schedule http://www.58wchs.com/includes/news_items/3/news_items_more.php?id=5687&section_id=3 Source: 58 WCHS 17 March 2009 Washington DC Vallejo, unions hope to reach deal http://www.thereporter.com/news/ci_11930941 Source: The Vallejo Reporter 17 March 2009 Washington DC After Base Electrocutions, IBEW Members Help Improve Safety in Mideast http://www.mydd.com/story/2009/3/13/151536/035 Source: The Electrical Worker 16 March 2009 Washington DC IBEW Locals Install Solar Arrays http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0903/090309_Solar.htm Source: ibew.org 16 March 2009 Washington DC Members : Win the Trip of a Lifetime on Escape to the Wild http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0903/090313_ETTW.htm Source: ibew.org 16 March 2009 Washington DC Judge: Union pacts can be voided http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_11918892 Source: Contra Costa Times 16 March 2009 Washington DC IBEW Local 2222 kicks off workplace campaign for respect http://www.openmediaboston.org/node/578 Source: Open Media 16 March 2009 Boston MA Hogs Get Set to Roll : IBEW Third Annual Solidarity Ride http://www.ibewhourpower.com/Presidents-Message/3rd-Annual-Solidarity-Ride.aspx Source: IBEW Hour Power 16 March 2009 Washington DC Sustainability forum attracts residents, government leaders http://durangoherald.com/sections/News/2009/03/13/Sustainability_forum_attracts_residents_government_leaders/ Source: The Durango Herald 12 March 2009 Durango CA French Twin Towers May Announce New Building Trends http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/ariel-schwartz/sustainability/foster-partners-building-sustainable-twin-skyscrapers-paris Source: Fast Company 13 March 2009 PAris FR What Exactly is a Smart Grid? http://todaysfacilitymanager.com/facilityblog/2009/03/what-exactly-is-a-smart-grid.html Source: Facility Blog 13 March 2009 LA CA Wind power stakes a lonely claim to Long Island http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/13/stalking-the-rare-free-standing-wind-turbine/?hp Source: NY Times 13 March 2009 LA CA Despite Gloom, Promising Clean-Tech Trends http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/12/despite-gloom-promising-clean-tech-trends/ Source: NY Times 13 March 2009 NY NY PG and E gets California approval to fund smart meters http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-BusinessofGreen/idUSTRE52C15720090313 Source: Reuters 13 March 2009 LA CA IBEW Local 7 Installs Solar Panels, Shrinks Electrical Bill http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/wwlp_local_stategrantshelpswitchtosolar_200903111640 Source: WWLP.com 12 March 2009 Springfield MA Residential Solar Installs Offer Promise of Lower Utility Bills http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/11/AR2009031103957.html Source: Washington Post 12 March 2009 Washington DC Letter, Citing IBEW 103 Example, urges Wind Energy for Salem http://www.salemnews.com/puopinion/local_story_071000442.html Source: Salem News 12 March 2009 Springfield MA IBEW Picket at Walgreens Marks Uptick in Union Activity http://blogs.app.com/inthemoney/2009/03/10/unions-youre-up/ Source: In the Money 12 March 2009 Springfield MA IBEW Worker Speaks Out on Freedom to Join Unions http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/03/10/workers-speak-out-about-the-need-for-freedom-to-form-unions/ Source: AFL-CIO Blog 11 March 2009 Washington DC IBEW to Nielsen Media: Workers Deserve a Fair Contract http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0903/090309_Nielson.htm Source: IBEW.org 11 March 2009 Washington DC Economists Agree on Need For Employee Free Choice Act http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0903/090309_EFCAeconomists.htm Source: IBEW.org 11 March 2009 Washington DC Video : Secretary Solis Tours Local 349 http://www.ibewhourpower.com/Feature-Story/Secretary-Solis-Visits-LU-349.aspx Source: IBEW Hour Power 11 March 2009 Washington DC Late Night Host Greeted by IBEW Picket Line http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/03/02/daily76.html Source: Business Journal of Milwaukee 9 March 2009 Milwaukee WI Despite apparent defeat of Measure B, outlook for solar projects is still bright http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_11863420 Source: LA Daily News 9 March 2009 LA CA Companies rethink coal plants http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/energy/environment/2009-03-08-coal_N.htm Source: USA Today 9 March 2009 LA CA IBEW Local 164 Addresses Area High School Students about Careers in Electrical and Telecommunications Industry http://www.pr-inside.com/ibew-local-164-addresses-area-high-r1097145.htm Source: PR Inside 6 March 2009 Los Angeles CA Meaure B: Trailing in Race that is still too close to call http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-solar5-2009mar05,0,6517855.story Source: Los Angeles Times 5 March 2009 Los Angeles CA IBEW Contract Will Stand http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=9942834 Source: KTuu.com 3 March 2009 Anchorage AK Watertown IBEW Local Lost Money to Madoff http://www.newswatch50.com/news/local/story/Watertown-I-B-E-W-local-lost-money-to-Madoff/aZSZYgJfP0-qXRYUW6GRvA.cspx Source: Newswatch50.com 5 March 2009 Watertown NY Solis pledges tougher enforcement, tours IBEW 349 Training Center http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?news_6_3958 Source: Workday MN 5 March 2009 Minneapolis MN State official: Saginaw Bay could be renewable energy powerhouse http://blog.mlive.com/watershedwatch/2009/03/state_official_saginaw_bay_cou.html Source: Bay City Times 5 March 2009 Saginaw MI Letter : Wind turbine safety issues are being ignored http://www.times-news.com/opinion/local_story_063212222.html?keyword=topstory Source: Cumberland Times 5 March 2009 Cumberland MD First Wind gets OK to expand wind farm in Maine http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2009/03/first_wind_gets.html Source: Boston Globe 5 March 2009 Augusta ME Sheffield Lake plans wind turbine project, hopes for stimulus money http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/03/sheffield_lake_plan_wind_turbi.html Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 5 March 2009 Cleveland OH The Electrical Worker : March Issue http://ibew.org/articles/09ElectricalWorker/0903EW_Web.pdf Source: IBEW.org 3 March 2009 Washington DC Returning Veterans Find Careers in Electrical Trades http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0903/090302_veterans.htm Source: IBEW.org 3 March 2009 Washington DC Pickens Still Optimistic About Wind Power Plan http://www.star-telegram.com/business/story/1234408.html Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram 3 March 2009 Gadsden AL NLRB looking at complaint from electrical workers union http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20090302/NEWS/903021977/1017/NEWS?Title=NLRB-looking-at-complaint-from-electrical-workers-union Source: Gadsden Times 3 March 2009 Gadsden AL Community College adds new certificate program for aspiring electricians http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2009/03/02/dacc_adds_new_certificate_program_for_aspiring_electricians Soure: News-Gazette 3 March 2009 Champaign IL Sheboygan officials make pitch to keep Gardner Denver jobs http://www.biztimes.com/manufacturingweekly/2009/3/2/ Soure: Milwaukee Business Times 3 March 2009 Milwaukee WI Wind-power industry seeks trained workforce http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-fi-wind-bootcamp1-2009mar01,0,1436247.story Source: LA Times 2 March 2009 LA DC A surge of foes for solar measure http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_11811866 Source: IBEW.org 2 March 2009 LA DC He helps kids plug into a job with a future http://www.masslive.com/tomshea/index.ssf/2009/03/he_helps_kids_plug_into_a_job.html Source: MassLive.com 2 March 2009 Springfield MA Senate panel to study details of setting up electric smart grid http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/03/02/02greenwire-senate-panel-to-examine-details-benefits-of-sma-9921.html Source: NY Times 2 March 2009 New York NY Bright future as Berkeley starts solar program http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/02/28/MN8T166I2J.DTL&type=business Source: SF Chronicle 2 March 2009 San Francisco CA Lakeland Electric is latest utility plan to increase solar power http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/energy/article979928.ece Source: St. Petersburg Times 2 March 2009 St. Petersburg FL Boston Area Trades Council Wins New Members at Prudential Center http://www.ibew.org/articles/09daily/0902/090225_Prudential.htm Source: IBEW.org 27 February 2009 Washington DC $2 Billion San Diego PLA Covers School District http://www.ibew.org/articles/09daily/0902/090225_SanDiegoPLA.htm Source: IBEW.org 27 February 2009 Washington DC Union Membership Up Sharply http://www.ibew.org/articles/09daily/0902/090225_MembershipUp.htm Source: IBEW.org 27 February 2009 Washington DC Opinion LA : Measure B Debate Rages On http://opinion.latimes.com/opinionla/2009/02/solar-perplexus.html Source: Opinion La (LA Times) 27 February 2009 Los Angeles CA IBEW Local Prez: Thomas Products union workers make concessions http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20090227/SHE0601/902270465/1111/SHE06 Source: Sheboygan Press 27 February 2009 Los Angeles CA Local Union Office Going Solar http://www.krdo.com/Global/story.asp?S=9902948 Source: KRDO 27 February 2009 Colorado Springs CO Local Union Office Going Solar http://www.krdo.com/Global/story.asp?S=9902948 Source: KRDO 27 February 2009 Colorado Springs CO Calif. solar startups might get help in unlikely places http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/02/26/26greenwire-calif-startups-might-get-help-in-unlikely-place-9884.html Source: NY TimesO 27 February 2009 San Francisco CA IBEW, Major Labor Leaders Convene in DC to discuss New Economy http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/02/24/clean-energy-good-jobs-should-go-hand-in-hand/ Source: AFL-CIO Blog 24 February 2009 Washington DC Nation's leaders urge action on better electricity grid http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/02/23/electricity.grid/ Source: CNN 25 February 2009 Washington DC Pacific Gas and Electric will add 500 megawatts of solar power in California http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-solar25-2009feb25,0,1389891.story Source: LA Times 25 February 2009 Washington DC Philly hospitals join to buy wind power http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20090225_Local_hospitals_join_to_buy_wind_power.html Source: Philadelphia Inquirer 25 February 2009 Philadelphia PA Ontario pushes big green agenda http://www.nytimes.com/cwire/2009/02/25/25climatewire-ontario-pushes-big-green-agenda-9854.html Source: New York Times 26 February 2009 NY NY Wind energy debate whips up knowledge base on controversial issue http://www.bdtonline.com/columns/local_story_055175657.html Source: Bluefield Daily Telegraph 26 February 2009 Bluefield WV How You Can Green Your Home and Cash in on Stimulus Money http://www.alternet.org/environment/128617/how_you_can_green_your_home_and_cash_in_on_stimulus_money/ Source: Alternet.com 26 February 2009 Bluefield WV APPA Urges Congress And FERC To Improve Bulk Electric System; Supports Workable Federal Renewable Electricity Standard http://www.electricnet.com/article.mvc/APPA-Urges-Congress-And-FERC-To-Improve-Bulk-0001 Source: Electricnet.com 26 February 2009 Philadelphia PA