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<description>International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers News from Union Web Services: Serving labor unions and the labor movement</description>
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<title>Layoffs possible after CTV merger</title>
<link>http://www.metronews.ca/halifax/local/article/589488--layoffs-possible-after-ctv-merger</link>
<description>Source:metronews.ca</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>U.S. wind energy popular, but lacks investment</title>
<link>http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20011926-54.html</link>
<description>Source:news.cnet.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Stop and Shop To Install Solar Panels on Stores</title>
<link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stop--shop-installs-solar-panels-on-stores-in-massachusetts-connecticut-and-new-jersey-99541084.html</link>
<description>Source:prnewswire.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Meeting Set To Discuss Marcellus Shale Drilling</title>
<link>http://kdka.com/local/Marcellus.Shale.Pittsburgh.2.1831251.html</link>
<description>Source:kdka.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Letter : Ensure Solar Technology is Built In US</title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/29/opinion/lweb29solar.html</link>
<description>Source:nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Federal Delays Threaten Clean Energy Future</title>
<link>http://articles.latimes.com/2010/jul/28/business/la-fi-solar-energy-20100728</link>
<description>Source:articles.latimes.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Resisting Feds on Energy Loans</title>
<link>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/07/28/MNBH1EK5HM.DTL</link>
<description>Source:.sfgate.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Rutgers site of biggest college solar experiment</title>
<link>http://www.northjersey.com/news/99526374_Chinese_solar_cells_keep_Rutgers_green_.html</link>
<description>Source:northjersey.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Sink unveils alternative energy plan</title>
<link>http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/07/27/1749415/sink-unveils-alternative-energy.html</link>
<description>Source:miamiherald.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>City staff told to stop sabotaging City Manager</title>
<link>http://www.rgj.com/article/20100728/FERNLEY01/7280332/1306/fernley</link>
<description>Source:rgj.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>RAB Lighting Offers Buy American Compliant Lighting Fixtures</title>
<link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rab-lighting-offers-buy-american-compliant-lighting-fixtures-99301289.html</link>
<description>Source:prnewswire.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Breslin Report : Its Time To Tell The Truth</title>
<link>http://www.ibew676.org/news/breslin-report</link>
<description>Source:ibew676.org</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>In commitment to solar energy, Pennsylvania sees neighbors pull ahead</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/inquirer/business/20100728_In_commitment_to_solar_energy__Pennsylvania_sees_neighbors_pull_ahead.html</link>
<description>Source:philly.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Rooftop Solar Projects Contracts Awarded</title>
<link>http://sunpluggers.com/news/so-cal-edison-awards-contracts-for-rooftop-solar-projects-0748</link>
<description>Source:sunpluggers.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>DiCaprio Shout Out for Inception Solar Arrays</title>
<link>http://www.ecorazzi.com/2010/07/27/dicaprio-posts-pics-of-inceptions-solar-arrays/</link>
<description>Source:ecorazzi.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Ground is Broken for Largest US Wind Farm</title>
<link>http://www.tonic.com/article/ground-is-broken-for-largest-us-wind-farm/</link>
<description>Source:tonic.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Utility Local Wins Enhanced Staffing</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1007/100728_1439Staffing.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New Studio, Teamsters Deal Covers IBEW</title>
<link>http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118022151.html?categoryId=4025&amp;cs=1</link>
<description>Source:variety.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Pro-Union Teens Garner IBEW Scholarships</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1007/100723_CAscholarships.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Amid roiling politics at DRPA, a high-profile resignation</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20100728_Amid_roiling_politics_at_DRPA__a_high-profile_resignation.html</link>
<description>Source:philly.com</description>
<pubDate>27 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Park, IBEW Benefit from New State Law</title>
<link>http://www.wifr.com/home/headlines/99142134.html</link>
<description>Source:wifr.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Online Survey Raises Womens Voices in the Labor Movement</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1007/100726_WorkingWomensSurvey.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Pols bet jobs focus will help racino push</title>
<link>http://news.bostonherald.com/news/politics/view.bg?articleid=1269915&amp;format=comments#CommentsArea</link>
<description>Source:news.bostonherald.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Green With Solar Envy</title>
<link>http://seekingalpha.com/article/216486-green-with-solar-envy</link>
<description>Source:seekingalpha.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>The Real Reason Google is Buying Wind Power</title>
<link>http://earth2tech.com/2010/07/27/the-real-reason-google-is-buying-wind-power/</link>
<description>Source:earth2tech.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>U.S. Senate subcommittee approves funds for deepwater wind program</title>
<link>http://www.compositesworld.com/news/us-senate-subcommittee-approves-funds-for-deepwater-wind-program</link>
<description>Source:compositesworld.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Solar Power Breaking New Boundaries in China</title>
<link>http://chinesepubliccompanies.com/solar-power-breaking-new-boundaries-in-china-638/</link>
<description>Source:chinesepubliccompanies.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Wind farm mega-project underway</title>
<link>http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-windfarm-20100727,0,7972223.story?track=rss</link>
<description>Source:latimes.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW members Standing in Solidaroty with Iraqi Union Electricians</title>
<link>http://peoplesworld.org/iraqi-union-offices-raided-solidarity-campaign-started/</link>
<description>Source:peoplesworld.org</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Mexican electrical workers end hunger strike, state news agency says</title>
<link>http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/07/23/mexico.hunger.strike/#fbid=SaIVyMv-gK6</link>
<description>Source:edition.cnn.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>KC worries about union dispute</title>
<link>http://www.kansascity.com/2010/07/26/2109323/kc-worries-about-st-louis-union.html</link>
<description>Source:kansascity.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>





<item>
<title>IBEW suing Grand Island</title>
<link>http://www.theindependent.com/articles/2010/07/27/news/local/12109883.txt</link>
<description>Source:theindependent.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>SEIA Calls For Solar Provisions In Energy Bill</title>
<link>http://www.solarindustrymag.com/e107_plugins/content/content_lt.php?content.5892</link>
<description>Source:solarindustrymag.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Air Force Base may become a solar force</title>
<link>http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2010/07/24/20100724luke-air-force-base-solar-power.html</link>
<description>Source:azcentral.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Utility completes largest solar array in Pacific Northwest</title>
<link>http://solar.coolerplanet.com/News/19908095-portland-utility-completes-largest-solar-array-in-pacific-northwest.aspx</link>
<description>Source:solar.coolerplanet.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Last union agrees to city terms</title>
<link>http://www.willitsnews.com/ci_15586902</link>
<description>Source:willitsnews.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Quote, Hydra-Like Complaint, unquote, Draws Judges Scorn</title>
<link>http://www.law.com/jsp/cc/PubArticleCC.jsp?id=1202463897982&amp;HydraLike_Complaint_Against_American_Express_Draws_Judges_Scorn</link>
<description>Source:law.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Most union city employees must stay in York, for now</title>
<link>http://www.ydr.com/ci_15594600</link>
<description>Source:ydr.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Union to decide on furloughs</title>
<link>http://www.thedailyjournal.com/article/20100721/NEWS01/7210327</link>
<description>Source:thedailyjournal.com</description>
<pubDate>26 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Gas Reps, Environmentalists Spar Over Marcellus Shale</title>
<link>http://wduqnews.blogspot.com/2010/07/gas-representatives-environmentalists.html</link>
<description>Source:wduqnews.blogspot.com</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Nuclear plant finds support at public hearing</title>
<link>http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9H3EHSG0.htm</link>
<description>Source:businessweek.com</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New Solar Plant is Upgrade from Industrial Eyesore, Says Community </title>
<link>http://www.suntimes.com/business/2522386,CST-NWS-SOLAR22.article</link>
<description>Source:suntimes.com</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>TAS to provide $30m geothermal plant for Nevada project </title>
<link>http://www.brighterenergy.org/13974/news/geothermal/tas-to-provide-30m-geothermal-plant-for-nevada-project/</link>
<description>Source:brighterenergy.org</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>$1.2bn in place for next phases of largest US wind project</title>
<link>http://www.brighterenergy.org/14019/news/wind/1-2bn-in-place-for-next-phases-of-largest-us-wind-project/</link>
<description>Source:brighterenergy.org</description>
<pubDate>22 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>Proponents and critics of proposed County wind farm speak up</title>
<link>http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=28&amp;a=462241</link>
<description>Source:postbulletin.com</description>
<pubDate>22 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Competing Carpenters Council Merges, Expands</title>
<link>http://www.stltoday.com/business/article_c3b685de-1af9-5c7b-8c68-f8d376591d70.html</link>
<description>Source:stltoday.com</description>
<pubDate>22 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Brief : Marshall v. Local 701 IBEW</title>
<link>http://www.leagle.com/unsecure/page.htm?shortname=infco20100721134</link>
<description>Source:leagle.com</description>
<pubDate>22 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Marcellus Shale Hearing is Today at 5 pm</title>
<link>http://wduqnews.blogspot.com/2010/07/marcellus-shale-hearing-tomorrow.html</link>
<description>Source:wduqnews.blogspot.com</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Google Signs New Wind Power Deal</title>
<link>http://www.overthelimit.info/scitec/2010/07/21/google-signs-new-wind-power-deal/</link>
<description>Source:overthelimit.info</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>China to spend $738B on clean energy by 2020</title>
<link>http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gHjWgsJfiyVbZqXMAU1f9TF-kvdA</link>
<description>Source:google.com</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>IBEW Asks for Bidder Ordinance </title>
<link>http://www.wibqfm.com/news/articles/2010/jul/21/ibew-asks-bidder-ordinance/</link>
<description>Source:wibqfm.com</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Renewable Power Investments Outstrip Fossil Fuels in Europe and U.S</title>
<link>http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/011402.html</link>
<description>Source:worldchanging.com</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Union leaders digging in to fight city in court</title>
<link>http://www.timesheraldonline.com/news/ci_15565754</link>
<description>Source:timesheraldonline.com</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Cumberland County federal prison gets prisoner-made solar panels</title>
<link>http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2010/07/cumberland_county_federal_pris.html</link>
<description>Source:nj.com</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Delaware River Port Authority chief responds to Dougherty</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/nj/20100721_Delaware_River_Port_Authority_chief_responds_to_Dougherty.html</link>
<description>Source:philly.com</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Union to decide on furloughs</title>
<link>http://www.thedailyjournal.com/article/20100721/NEWS01/7210327</link>
<description>Source:thedailyjournal.com</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




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<title>Clean Technology Lifts Funding</title>
<link>http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/19/clean-technology-lifts-funding-to-highest-in-two-years/</link>
<description>Source:dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Put Your Money in Green Buildings: market to grow to $173 billion by 2015</title>
<link>http://www.greengrowthcc.com/2010/07/19/put-your-money-in-green-buildings-market-to-grow-to-173-billion/</link>
<description>Source:greengrowthcc.com</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Transportation strike could paralyse Hollywood</title>
<link>http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/19/2957857.htm?section=entertainment</link>
<description>Source:abc.net.au</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Government incentives give solar energy a boost</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/16/AR2010071605451.html</link>
<description>Source:washingtonpost.com</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar power gaining support, use as alternative energy source</title>
<link>http://www.semissourian.com/story/1650441.html</link>
<description>Source:semissourian.com</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Energy project could boost states industries</title>
<link>http://www.bismarcktribune.com/news/opinion/editorial/article_a9f54980-90f7-11df-b3d4-001cc4c03286.html</link>
<description>Source:bismarcktribune.com</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Jobs snapshot shows improvement in June</title>
<link>http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700048429/Utah-jobs-snapshot-shows-improvement-in-June.html</link>
<description>Source:deseretnews.com</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Utility training offered at ECC</title>
<link>http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/stories/2010/07/12/daily32.html</link>
<description>Source:bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>19 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>How Governments Purchasing Power Can Drive The Clean-Energy Revolution</title>
<link>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/christian-parenti/the-big-green-buy-how-gov_b_648865.html</link>
<description>Source:huffingtonpost.com</description>
<pubDate>16 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>The sometimes forgotten green jobs</title>
<link>http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/business&amp;id=7557383</link>
<description>Source:abclocal.go.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Calif. company to supply smart meters to CMP</title>
<link>http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j6vmBVefZMp9xGQjxA_KGD4UO4jAD9GVMAEG0</link>
<description>Source:AP</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Utility to be brought back together again</title>
<link>http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/cityregion/article/1137687</link>
<description>Source:dailygleaner.canadaeast.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Utility to be brought back together again</title>
<link>http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100716/NEWS03/7160323</link>
<description>Source:lansingstatejournal.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Long Island town threatens to sue Fannie and Freddie over clean-energy program</title>
<link>http://www.grist.org/article/2010-07-13-long-island-town-threatens-to-sue-fannie-freddie-over-clean-ener/</link>
<description>Source:grist.org</description>
<pubDate>16 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Biz Mgr Rails Against Deflationary Pressure</title>
<link>http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2010-07-16-deflation16_ST_N.htm</link>
<description>Source:usatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>DRPA defends top lawyer against Dougherty complaint</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/nj/20100716_DRPA_defends_top_lawyer_against_Dougherty_complaint.html</link>
<description>Source:philly.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>To Protest Hiring of Nonunion Help, Union Hires Nonunion Pickets </title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704288204575362763101099660.html?mod=googlenews_wsj</link>
<description>Source:online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>OPPD union workers get raise</title>
<link>http://www.omaha.com/article/20100716/MONEY/707169940/10</link>
<description>Source:omaha.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>NECA-IBEW Showcases Skills in Unique $11 Billion Commercial Development</title>
<link>http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/NECA-IBEW-Showcases-Skills-Unique-11-Billion-Commercial-Development-Las-Vegas-Feature-1290459.htm</link>
<description>Source:marketwire.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Green energy market was resilient to downturn in 2009, according to U.N.</title>
<link>http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/07/15/renewable.energy.un.report/?fbid=SaIVyMv-gK6</link>
<description>Source:edition.cnn.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>The Untapped Potential of Commercial Buildings</title>
<link>http://www.greenbiz.com/business/research/report/2010/07/14/untapped-potential-commercial-buildings</link>
<description>Source:greenbiz.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>LA AFB Getting Solar Retrofit</title>
<link>http://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/07/15/la-afb-getting-solar-retrofit/</link>
<description>Source:environmentalleader.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Electrical workers recognized at graduation dinner</title>
<link>http://www.timesleader.com/community/Electrical_workers_recognized_at_graduation_dinner_07-14-2010.html</link>
<description>Source:timesleader.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Electrical worker Activists : Show Us The Jobs!!</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/07/15/lehigh-valley-union-activists-to-rep-dent-show-us-the-jobs/</link>
<description>Source:blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>GE offers $200M fund for power projects</title>
<link>http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i8xFjZc-AW6jsumemGoWkJPdKkIwD9GUD6300</link>
<description>Source:AP</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Phenomenal Foreman Fuels The Ranks Of Whos Who</title>
<link>http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/phenomenal-foreman-fuels-the-ranks-of-stanford-whos-who-160824.php</link>
<description>Source:24-7pressrelease.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Vallejo City Council may utilize its Measure A authority</title>
<link>http://www.timesheraldonline.com/news/ci_15512296</link>
<description>Source:timesheraldonline.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Several unions note progress, impasse in contract negotiations</title>
<link>http://www.progressiverailroading.com/news/article.asp?id=23813</link>
<description>Source:progressiverailroading.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>IBEW Biz Mgr Slams Use of Unlicensed Contractors</title>
<link>http://sachem.patch.com/articles/boe-meeting-electricians-brought-into-question</link>
<description>Source:sachem.patch.com</description>
<pubDate>13 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Town Drives Solar Work with Grants to IBEW, local business</title>
<link>http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/x104356120/Middleboro-local-business-to-reach-solar-power-deal</link>
<description>Source:enterprisenews.com</description>
<pubDate>13 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Park Point Hotel Rezoning Rejected</title>
<link>http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/173603/</link>
<description>Source:duluthnewstribune.com</description>
<pubDate>13 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Riga Twp debate wind turbine height restrictions</title>
<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdfL03V5Fww&amp;feature=player_embedded</link>
<description>Source:youtube.com</description>
<pubDate>13 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Solar power evolves: Price decline fuels growth</title>
<link>http://www.pressherald.com/business/Solar-power-evolvesbrPrice-decline-fuels-growth_2010-07-11.html</link>
<description>Source:pressherald.com</description>
<pubDate>13 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Thin-Film Solar Modules Offer a Cost-Effective Solution in Utility-Scale Projects</title>
<link>http://altpowerconstruction.com/index/webapp-stories-action?id=329</link>
<description>Source:altpowerconstruction.com</description>
<pubDate>13 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Sunrise Powerlink approved on Cleveland  National Forest land</title>
<link>http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jul/13/sunrise-powerlink-approved-cleveland-national-fore/</link>
<description>Source:signonsandiego.com</description>
<pubDate>13 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>30-megawatt wind farm breaks ground</title>
<link>http://www.staradvertiser.com/business/businessnews/20100713_30-megawatt_wind_farm_breaks_ground_in_Kahuku_hills.html</link>
<description>Source:staradvertiser.com</description>
<pubDate>13 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Lancaster pushes ahead with solar energy</title>
<link>http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_15500800</link>
<description>Source:dailynews.com</description>
<pubDate>13 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>What to do when a natural disaster strikes: Recovery tips from CSA International</title>
<link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/what-to-do-when-a-natural-disaster-strikes-recovery-tips-from-csa-international-98303384.html</link>
<description>Source:prnewswire.com</description>
<pubDate>13 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Applications taken for apprenticeships</title>
<link>http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/jul/13/applications-taken-for-apprenticeships/?newswatch</link>
<description>Source:vindy.com</description>
<pubDate>13 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>Ms. Sparky aims at KBR, electrifies war-contractor scrutiny with blog</title>
<link>http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/07/ms_sparky_aims_at_war_contract.html</link>
<description>Source:oregonlive.com</description>
<pubDate>12 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Kankakee County: Video gaming critics, proponents explain their sides</title>
<link>http://www.daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=459119</link>
<description>Source:daily-journal.com</description>
<pubDate>12 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>IBEW Local 569 welcomes new business manager Johnny Simpson</title>
<link>http://www.sddt.com/news/article.cfm?SourceCode=20100712cri</link>
<description>Source:sddt.com</description>
<pubDate>12 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Who Designed This?! The Funniest Construction Failures Of All Time (PHOTOS)</title>
<link>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/09/the-funniest-construction_n_640557.html?utm_campaign=070910&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=Alert-comedy&amp;utm_content=Title#s111373</link>
<description>Source:huffingtonpost.com</description>
<pubDate>9 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>U.S. to Test quote, Cutting-Edge Solar Energy at Former Nuclear Bomb Test Site</title>
<link>http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-09/u-s-to-test-cutting-edge-solar-energy-at-former-nuclear-bomb-test-site.html</link>
<description>Source:bloomberg.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Obama Picks Allied Trades Pres for Export Council</title>
<link>http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46582.html</link>
<description>Source:mainebiz.biz</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Two York County projects get energy grants</title>
<link>http://www.yorkdispatch.com/local/ci_15473243</link>
<description>Source:yorkdispatch.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Kibby wind expansion hits obstacle</title>
<link>http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46582.html</link>
<description>Source:mainebiz.biz</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Wind energy bill draws criticism</title>
<link>http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100709/NEWS/7090325</link>
<description>Source:capecodonline.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Union donation stirs campaign curiosity</title>
<link>http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2010/jul/09/union-donation-stirs-campaign-curiosity/</link>
<description>Source:timesfreepress.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>DWP financing plan would spur solar power and jobs in Southern California</title>
<link>http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/07/feedin-tariff-will-give-angelenos-power-over-electricity-generation-business-council-says.html</link>
<description>Source:latimesblogs.latimes.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Feds Put Kibosh On Solar Financing Program</title>
<link>http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/33814/20100709/federal-housing-finance-authority-moves-to-kill-pace-program.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibtimes.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Air Products, Nestle among solar grant winners</title>
<link>http://www.mcall.com/business/mc-allentown-solar-grants-20100709,0,5500523.story</link>
<description>Source:mcall.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>Edison-Millenium Solar Power Contract Approved</title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100708-712581.html</link>
<description>Source:online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Eating Broadband for Breakfast: Doomsday Scenarios for Media Landscape</title>
<link>http://gapersblock.com/mechanics/2010/07/07/eating-broadband-for-breakfast-doomsday-scenarios-for-chicagos-media-landscape/</link>
<description>Source:gapersblock.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Electrical Contractors Boost Skills for Unique Green Building Needs</title>
<link>http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&amp;newsId=20100707006580&amp;newsLang=en</link>
<description>Source:businesswire.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>PACE: Boon for Solar Developers or Boondoggle for Lenders? </title>
<link>http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/07/pace-primer-boon-for-solar-developers-or-boondoggle-for-everyone</link>
<description>Source:renewableenergyworld.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>SJC ruling allows wind project in Western Mass. to proceed</title>
<link>http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/07/08/sjc_ruling_allows_wind_project_in_western_mass_to_proceed/</link>
<description>Source:boston.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Power-hungry NYC opens the door for offshore wind power</title>
<link>http://www.evwind.es/noticias.php?id_not=6391</link>
<description>Source:evwind.es</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>AG Lynch Slams Deepwater Wind Deal </title>
<link>http://www.onlinetes.com/AG-Lynch-Says-Signing-Deepwater-Wind-Bill-Bad-Business-for-RI-TES-070810.aspx</link>
<description>Source:onlinetes.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Solar plane lands after 26 hours</title>
<link>http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2010/07/solar-plane-lands-after-26-hours/1</link>
<description>Source:content.usatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Solar company not ready to start hiring</title>
<link>http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9GQBTF80.htm</link>
<description>Source:businessweek.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Recurrent sells solar energy to City</title>
<link>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/07/07/BUOQ1EB1B0.DTL</link>
<description>Source:sfgate.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Vestas Establishes Wind Turbine Facility</title>
<link>http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/7-8-2010/vestas-wind-turbine-louisville-colorado0708.shtml</link>
<description>Source:areadevelopment.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>PNM fined record $371,000 for gas leak</title>
<link>http://newmexicoindependent.com/58729/pnm-fined-record-371000-for-gas-leak</link>
<description>Source:newmexicoindependent.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Energy independence for the Central Coast?</title>
<link>http://www.newtimesslo.com/commentary/4644/energy-independence-for-the-central-coast/</link>
<description>Source:newtimesslo.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Worker Dies After Accident At LM Wind Power Facility</title>
<link>http://www.nawindpower.com/naw/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.6170</link>
<description>Source:nawindpower.com</description>
<pubDate>6 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>No relief from the heat for people who work outdoors </title>
<link>http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/state_news/x1876482750/No-relief-from-the-heat-for-people-who-work-outdoors</link>
<description>Source:enterprisenews.com</description>
<pubDate>6 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>For a Premier Lab, a Zero-Energy Showcase</title>
<link>http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/06/for-a-premier-lab-a-zero-energy-showcase/</link>
<description>Source:green.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>7 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Letter : Oil spill must spur alternative energy</title>
<link>http://www.lohud.com/article/20100707/OPINION/7070312/Oil-spill-must-spur-alternative-energy</link>
<description>Source:lohud.com</description>
<pubDate>6 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Military Leaders Push for Alternative Energy</title>
<link>http://aprn.org/2010/07/06/military-leaders-push-for-alternative-energy/</link>
<description>Source:aprn.org</description>
<pubDate>6 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar-powered plane takes 24-hour flight</title>
<link>http://edition.cnn.com/2010/TECH/innovation/07/07/solar.plane.test.flight/</link>
<description>Source:edition.cnn.com</description>
<pubDate>6 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>New Jersey lowers solar rebate levels in face of huge demand</title>
<link>http://www.brighterenergy.org/13394/news/heat-efficiency/new-jersey-lowers-solar-rebate-levels-in-face-of-demand/</link>
<description>Source:brighterenergy.org</description>
<pubDate>6 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Activists block wind farm site</title>
<link>http://www.pressherald.com/news/wind-protest-lands-activists-in-hot-water_2010-07-07.html</link>
<description>Source:pressherald.com</description>
<pubDate>6 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Debate over the ill effects of wind turbines on health</title>
<link>http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100706/Debate-over-the-ill-effects-of-wind-turbines-on-health.aspx</link>
<description>Source:news-medical.net</description>
<pubDate>6 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>China Plans 13 Solar Power Plants in Western Region</title>
<link>http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-07-06/china-plans-13-solar-power-plants-in-western-region.html</link>
<description>Source:businessweek.com</description>
<pubDate>6 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Column : Sustainability rankings bode well for future</title>
<link>http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20100707/APC06/7070365/Tom-Still-column-State-s-sustainability-rankings-bode-well</link>
<description>Source:postcrescent.com</description>
<pubDate>6 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




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<title>N.S. Power takes pledge of safety </title>
<link>http://thechronicleherald.ca/NovaScotia/1190702.html</link>
<description>Source:thechronicleherald.ca</description>
<pubDate>6 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>NSP, union make commitment to health, safety </title>
<link>http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2010-07-06/article-1506460/NSP,-union-make-commitment-to-health,-safety/1</link>
<description>Source:capebretonpost.com</description>
<pubDate>7 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Regulatory risk mounts for European green energy </title>
<link>http://af.reuters.com/article/energyOilNews/idAFLDE66510X20100707</link>
<description>Source:af.reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>7 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Churches, SELF team up to provide home repairs</title>
<link>http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/churches-self-team-up-to-provide-home-repairs-798005.html</link>
<description>Source:journal-news.com</description>
<pubDate>6 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Urban Energy Myths - the top three</title>
<link>http://intelligentenergyportal.com/article/urban-energy-myths-top-three</link>
<description>Source:intelligentenergyportal.com</description>
<pubDate>6 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Obama Awards $2 Billion For Solar Power, Hails New Jobs</title>
<link>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/03/obama-awards-2-billion-fo_n_634693.html</link>
<description>Source:huffingtonpost.com</description>
<pubDate>2 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>Health care kept Vectren talks at the table</title>
<link>http://www.courierpress.com/news/2010/jul/03/health-care-kept-vectren-talks-at-the-table/</link>
<description>Source:courierpress.com</description>
<pubDate>2 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Slots for solar incentives fill quickly</title>
<link>http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gwPQQadFQ_SWdLLA2tpsw9WJGx2gD9GN25BO0</link>
<description>Source: AP</description>
<pubDate>3 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Sun Shines On New IBEW Job Opportunities (EW)</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1007/03.0710.html</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>2 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar power may get chance to shine in Illinois</title>
<link>http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-06-30/news/ct-met-solar-exelon-20100630_1_solar-power-solar-panels-solar-projects</link>
<description>Source:articles.chicagotribune.com</description>
<pubDate>2 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Fifth-Grader Sees Hope in Small-Scale Wind Power</title>
<link>http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/07/02/hope-small-scale-wind-power/</link>
<description>Source:foxnews.com</description>
<pubDate>2 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Atlantic Power To Pay $40M For 27% Stake In Wind Farm </title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100702-706283.html</link>
<description>Source:online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>2 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Community gathers to discuss wind farm impact</title>
<link>http://www.austindailyherald.com/news/2010/jul/02/residents-split-wind-farm-project/</link>
<description>Source:austindailyherald.com</description>
<pubDate>2 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New Rhode Island offshore wind contract offers possible price cuts</title>
<link>http://www.platts.com/RSSFeedDetailedNews.aspx?xmlpath=RSSFeed/HeadlineNews/ElectricPower/8867884.xml</link>
<description>Source:platts.com</description>
<pubDate>2 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Green Building Market To Hit $173.5 Billion by 2015</title>
<link>http://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/07/01/green-building-market-to-hit-173-5-billion-by-2015/</link>
<description>Source:environmentalleader.com</description>
<pubDate>30 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Vectren, IBEW reach contract agreement</title>
<link>http://www.wfie.com/Global/story.asp?S=12739124</link>
<description>Source:wfie.com</description>
<pubDate>2 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Celebrating at Philips in Sparta</title>
<link>http://www.ucdailynews.com/news/local/97502134.html</link>
<description>Source:ucdailynews.com</description>
<pubDate>2 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Suit over unauthorized bridge workers revived</title>
<link>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/07/01/BA5M1E83NI.DTL</link>
<description>Source:sfgate.com</description>
<pubDate>2 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Water Contract, other Woes, Mount for Villaraigosa</title>
<link>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/fernando-espuelas/the-case-for-emnotem-reca_b_631444.html</link>
<description>Source:huffingtonpost.com</description>
<pubDate>2 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Frontier triples in size</title>
<link>http://www.timesleader.com/news/Frontier_triples_in_size_06-30-2010.html</link>
<description>Source:timesleader.com</description>
<pubDate>2 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Unions urge lawmakers to support jobs bill </title>
<link>http://www.newsok.com/oklahoma-unions-urge-lawmakers-to-support-jobs-bill/article/3472657</link>
<description>Source:timesleader.com</description>
<pubDate>2 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Sharp Reaches Solar Panel Milestone</title>
<link>http://www.memphisdailynews.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=51047</link>
<description>Source:memphisdailynews.com</description>
<pubDate>2 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>St. Louis Electrical Workers Seek to Protect Quality Standards</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/06/24/st-louis-electrical-workers-seek-to-protect-quality-standards/</link>
<description>Source:blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>2 July 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Ratification of Delmarva deal up in the air </title>
<link>http://www.doverpost.com/newsnow/x1609341764/Ratification-of-union-s-deal-with-Delmarva-up-in-the-air</link>
<description>Source:doverpost.com</description>
<pubDate>30 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar Co. Adds Rooftops via Developer Partnership</title>
<link>http://www.marketwatch.com/story/atlantic-wind-solar-adds-four-rooftops-to-photovoltaicsolar-energy-program-in-ontario-2010-06-29?reflink=MW_news_stmp</link>
<description>Source:marketwatch.com</description>
<pubDate>30 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Dispute over Solar Work Leads to Protest</title>
<link>http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/under-the-dome/City-Hall-protest-planned-by-would-be-solar-panel-workers-97407659.html</link>
<description>Source:sfexaminer.com</description>
<pubDate>30 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Resurgent Industry Primes for Revival (EW)</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1007/01.0710.html</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>30 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Officers Report : Charting a Course Toward Cleaner Energy (EW)</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1007/Officers1.0710.html</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>30 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Interior, Energy Departments team up on offshore renewables</title>
<link>http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/677-e2-wire/106263-interior-energy-departments-team-up-on-offshore-renewables</link>
<description>Source:thehill.com</description>
<pubDate>30 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Nautilus Solar to Construct Solar Project for WPU</title>
<link>http://www.getsolar.com/News/New-Jersey/Solar-Panels/Nautilus-Solar-to-Construct-Solar-Project-for-WPU-19864599</link>
<description>Source:getsolar.com</description>
<pubDate>30 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Vectren, IBEW to vote on new contract</title>
<link>http://www.wfie.com/Global/story.asp?S=12732119</link>
<description>Source:wfie.com</description>
<pubDate>30 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Gets Boost from Fiber Optic Deal</title>
<link>http://www.herald-review.com/business/local/article_e0234b44-1c65-5583-8c3e-ba8313d33a75.html</link>
<description>Source:herald-review.com</description>
<pubDate>30 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Solar Start-Up Rakes In Capital</title>
<link>http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/29/a-solar-start-up-rakes-in-capital/?src=me</link>
<description>Source:green.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>30 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Strike Negotiations Still In Progress</title>
<link>http://www.wmdt.com/news-archive.aspx?item=7995</link>
<description>Source:wmdt.com</description>
<pubDate>30 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Pacific Blue , Siliken Plan 15MWatt Project</title>
<link>http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-06-28/pacific-blue-energy-siliken-plan-15-megawatt-solar-project.html</link>
<description>Source:businessweek.com</description>
<pubDate>30 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Tata Races Ahead with Wind</title>
<link>http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-06-28/tata-power-to-double-wind-power-capacity-to-400-mw-this-year.html</link>
<description>Source:businessweek.com</description>
<pubDate>30 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Steel Workers See Green Jobs in Wind Power</title>
<link>http://cleantechnica.com/2010/06/29/steel-workers-see-green-jobs-in-wind-power/</link>
<description>Source:cleantechnica.com</description>
<pubDate>30 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>E.S. Boulos wins $4M in jetport expansion work</title>
<link>http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46489.html</link>
<description>Source:mainebiz.biz</description>
<pubDate>30 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>City Signs Tentative Agreement with IBEW</title>
<link>http://www.southwesttvnews.com/news/city_of_swift_current_signs_tentative_agreement_with_ibew_article_6936.html</link>
<description>Source:southwesttvnews.com</description>
<pubDate>30 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Ewing to lay off 24, including 6 cops</title>
<link>http://www.trentonian.com/articles/2010/06/28/news/doc4c296af5bbc75337800142.txt</link>
<description>Source:trentonian.com</description>
<pubDate>30 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>County gets solar power stimulus</title>
<link>http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/jun/29/trumbull-county-gets-solar-power-stimulu/</link>
<description>Source:vindy.com</description>
<pubDate>30 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Council adopts 10-11 budget </title>
<link>http://www.northjersey.com/news/97040279_Woodland_Park_council_adopts__10-_11_budget.html</link>
<description>Source:northjersey.com</description>
<pubDate>30 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>OSHA fines USPS nearly $800,000 for electrical hazards</title>
<link>http://hr.cch.com/news/safety/062810a.asp</link>
<description>Source:hr.cch.com</description>
<pubDate>28 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Tentative deal to end Delmarva Power strike</title>
<link>http://whyy.org/cms/news/regional-news/delaware/2010/06/28/tentative-deal-to-end-delmarva-power-strike/40812</link>
<description>Source:whyy.org</description>
<pubDate>28 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Flood Of Remands Begins In Voided NLRB Cases</title>
<link>http://blogs.forbes.com/docket/2010/06/28/flood-of-remands-begins-in-voided-nlrb-cases/</link>
<description>Source:blogs.forbes.com</description>
<pubDate>28 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Showdown in St. Louis Features Terry Nelson vs. Everyone Else</title>
<link>http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2010/06/28/story1.html?b=1277697600^3556081</link>
<description>Source:stlouis.bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>28 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Non-Path Port Employees Working Without Contracts</title>
<link>http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/06/majority_of_non-path_port_auth.html</link>
<description>Source:nj.com</description>
<pubDate>28 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Sylvia Young visits DTE contractors picket line</title>
<link>http://www.wsws.org/articles/2010/jun2010/caus-j28.shtml</link>
<description>Source:wsws.org</description>
<pubDate>28 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Picketers in front of Inte-Grow in support of union</title>
<link>http://www.kpvi.com/story.php?id=21062&amp;n=15206</link>
<description>Source:kpvi.com</description>
<pubDate>28 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>NewPage cutting work force</title>
<link>http://times-news.com/local/x383284310/NewPage-cutting-work-force</link>
<description>Source:times-news.com</description>
<pubDate>28 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Magruder Elected IBEW Biz Mgr</title>
<link>http://www.daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=458554</link>
<description>Source:daily-journal.com</description>
<pubDate>28 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>





<item>
<title>New Solar Gen Station Built with IBEW Labor Stands Completed</title>
<link>http://www.freep.com/article/20100624/BUSINESS06/6240393/1002/Business/DTE-calls-in-helpers-as-trimmers-strike-tree-firms-and-storms-loom</link>
<description>Source:freep.com</description>
<pubDate>23 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Overcoming Barriers to Green Building</title>
<link>http://clrproperties.com/neocon-2010-overcoming-barriers-to-green-building-121.html</link>
<description>Source:clrproperties.com</description>
<pubDate>24 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>New Breakthrough Increases Solar Cell Conversion Efficiency to 66%</title>
<link>http://www.marketwatch.com/story/evso-new-breakthrough-increases-solar-cell-conversion-efficiency-to-66-2010-06-24?reflink=MW_news_stmp</link>
<description>Source:.marketwatch.com</description>
<pubDate>23 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Dow Jones has groundbreaking for solar panel installation</title>
<link>http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2010/06/dow_jones_has_groundbreaking_f.html</link>
<description>Source:nj.com</description>
<pubDate>23 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>County Declines $11.6 Million in Federal Bonds</title>
<link>http://www.memphisdailynews.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=50872</link>
<description>Source:.memphisdailynews.com</description>
<pubDate>23 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>DTE calls in helpers as trimmers strike tree firms and storms loom</title>
<link>http://www.freep.com/article/20100624/BUSINESS06/6240393/1002/Business/DTE-calls-in-helpers-as-trimmers-strike-tree-firms-and-storms-loom</link>
<description>Source:freep.com</description>
<pubDate>23 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Another Delmarva Power Workers Union Says Strike Is Possible</title>
<link>http://www.wboc.com/Global/story.asp?S=12690271</link>
<description>Source:wboc.com</description>
<pubDate>23 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>In the distance, workers see construction rebound</title>
<link>http://www.pantagraph.com/business/local/article_5220710c-7efb-11df-b5aa-001cc4c03286.html</link>
<description>Source:pantagraph.com</description>
<pubDate>23 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Green Certifications Rise</title>
<link>http://www.ecohomemagazine.com/news/2010/06/green-certifications-rise.aspx</link>
<description>Source:ecohomemagazine.com</description>
<pubDate>22 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Pickens: Americans ready for 10-year energy plan</title>
<link>http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hGr1v8vRIXHWYEhIYxFA1vsgI3bgD9GGL1H02</link>
<description>Source:AP</description>
<pubDate>22 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New Poll Shows Small Business Owners Want Legislation for Clean Energy</title>
<link>http://www.marketwatch.com/story/nacf-new-poll-shows-small-business-owners-want-legislation-for-clean-energy-2010-06-23?reflink=MW_news_stmp</link>
<description>Source:marketwatch.com</description>
<pubDate>22 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Lowes Nails Down Investment In Energy-Efficiency Start-Up </title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100623-705582.html</link>
<description>Source:online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>22 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>First Federal and IBT Achieve First-ever In Store LEED Certification</title>
<link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/first-federal-and-ibt-enterprises-lead-the-way-achieving-first-ever-leed-certification-for-an-in-store-bank-branch-96969934.html</link>
<description>Source:prnewswire.com</description>
<pubDate>22 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>National Grid expects to hire 200 workers to back-office jobs</title>
<link>http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/06/national_grid_expects_to_hire.html</link>
<description>Source:syracuse.com</description>
<pubDate>22 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>CVPS unveils solar education center</title>
<link>http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20100623/NEWS01/706239915</link>
<description>Source:rutlandherald.com</description>
<pubDate>22 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>PPL deal includes pay increases</title>
<link>http://articles.mcall.com/2010-06-22/business/mc-ppl-union-contract-20100622_1_ppl-yearly-wage-increases-union</link>
<description>Source:articles.mcall.com</description>
<pubDate>22 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>City worker contracts freeze wages</title>
<link>http://www.herald-mail.com/?cmd=displaystory&amp;story_id=247785&amp;format=html</link>
<description>Source:herald-mail.com</description>
<pubDate>22 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Receptive To Rail Push</title>
<link>http://www.kansascity.com/2010/06/18/2028532/sanders-at-full-throttle-on-rail.html</link>
<description>Source:herald-mail.com</description>
<pubDate>22 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>L.A. Moves Toward Master Project Labor Agreement</title>
<link>http://www.cunninghamreport.com/news_item.php?id=1310</link>
<description>Source:cunninghamreport.com</description>
<pubDate>22 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>PGandE, SunRun Unveil $100M Financing Plan For Solar Installations </title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100621-703875.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines</link>
<description>Source:online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>22 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>DTE calls in extra help as damaging storms swirl</title>
<link>http://www.freep.com/article/20100623/NEWS06/100623026/1318/DTE-calls-in-extra-help-as-damaging-storms-swirl</link>
<description>Source:freep.com</description>
<pubDate>22 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Four-year contract for PPL, IBEW local</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/philly/business/homepage/20100622_Four-year_contract_for_PPL__IBEW_local.html#axzz0rbMXiYBJ</link>
<description>Source:philly.com</description>
<pubDate>22 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar panel party celebration</title>
<link>http://www.wthitv.com/dpp/news/local/solar-panel-party-celebration</link>
<description>Source:wthitv.com</description>
<pubDate>22 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Union woos MidAmerican office employees</title>
<link>http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/4238874</link>
<description>Source:istockanalyst.com</description>
<pubDate>22 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>One-fourth of city workers agree to 10% reductions in total compensation</title>
<link>http://www.examiner.com/x-10423-San-Jose-Education-Examiner~y2010m6d21-Onefourth-of-city-workers-agree-to-10-reductions-in--total-compensation</link>
<description>Source:examiner.com</description>
<pubDate>22 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>US Government announces $76m funding for green building tech</title>
<link>http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=18289&amp;channel=0&amp;title=US+Government+announces+%2476m+funding+for+green+building+tech</link>
<description>Source:edie.net</description>
<pubDate>21 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Liberal groups signal doubts with FCC reclassification plan</title>
<link>http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/104249-liberal-groups-signal-skepticism-with-fcc-regulatory-plan</link>
<description>Source:thehill.com</description>
<pubDate>21 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>City picks first-ever chief sustainability officer</title>
<link>http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2010/06/21/daily1.html</link>
<description>Source:austin.bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>21 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Delmarva vows to maintain service during strike</title>
<link>http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9GDTI600.htm</link>
<description>Source:businessweek.com</description>
<pubDate>21 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Graduates turn to trades</title>
<link>http://www.journalgazette.net/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100621/BIZ/306219945/1031/BIZ</link>
<description>Source:journalgazette.net</description>
<pubDate>21 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>911 errors, quote, horrifying</title>
<link>http://www.calgarysun.com/news/alberta/2010/06/21/14459646.html</link>
<description>Source:calgarysun.com</description>
<pubDate>21 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Mass rally protests renegade St. Louis trade group</title>
<link>http://interact.stltoday.com/blogzone/stl-jobwatch/unemployment/2010/06/mass-rally-protests-renegade-st-louis-trade-group/</link>
<description>Source:interact.stltoday.com</description>
<pubDate>20 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar Power Boosted As New Loan Program Grows </title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100618-709090.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines</link>
<description>Source:online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>20 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Green Academy Set to Debut</title>
<link>http://www.contracostatimes.com/education/ci_15310837</link>
<description>Source:contracostatimes.com</description>
<pubDate>20 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar Farm Workers Keep Their Jobs--With Extra Pay </title>
<link>http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2010/06/solar_farm_workers_keep_their.php</link>
<description>Source:blogs.sfweekly.com</description>
<pubDate>20 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW, Unions Call on feds to investigate Kenosha casino rejection</title>
<link>http://dailyreporter.com/blog/2010/06/16/unions-call-on-feds-to-investigate-casino-rejection/</link>
<description>Source:dailyreporter.com</description>
<pubDate>20 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Delmarva Power workers strike</title>
<link>http://whyy.org/cms/news/regional-news/delaware/2010/06/18/delmarva-power-workers-strike/40373</link>
<description>Source:whyy.org</description>
<pubDate>20 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Battle brewing over Arena contracts </title>
<link>http://journalstar.com/special-section/arena/recent-news/article_54dbd830-7b2e-11df-b310-001cc4c03286.html</link>
<description>Source:journalstar.com</description>
<pubDate>20 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Electrical Contractor looks for work on tax credit projects</title>
<link>http://dailyreporter.com/blog/2010/06/18/contractor-looks-for-work-on-tax-credit-projects/</link>
<description>Source:dailyreporter.com</description>
<pubDate>20 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Commission Considers Prevailing Wage Nominees</title>
<link>http://www.memphisdailynews.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=50811</link>
<description>Source:memphisdailynews.com</description>
<pubDate>20 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Settlements reached with borough unions</title>
<link>http://www.northjersey.com/news/96026394_Settlements_reached__with_borough_unions.html</link>
<description>Source:northjersey.com</description>
<pubDate>20 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Tree Trimmers To Vote On Contract</title>
<link>http://www.wwj.com/Tree-Trimmers-To-Vote-On-Contract/7508865</link>
<description>Source:wwj.com</description>
<pubDate>20 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Ontarios Bridge Training program to assist workers trained overseas </title>
<link>http://dcnonl.com/article/id39362</link>
<description>Source:dcnonl.com</description>
<pubDate>20 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>IBEW Pickets Carpenters Union</title>
<link>http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/union-41556-members-local.html</link>
<description>Source:thetelegraph.com</description>
<pubDate>15 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Delmarva Power workers plan strike</title>
<link>http://whyy.org/cms/news/regional-news/delaware/2010/06/16/delmarva-power-workers-plan-strike/40141</link>
<description>Source:whyy.org</description>
<pubDate>15 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Apprenticeships Becoming More Popular</title>
<link>http://www.citytowninfo.com/career-and-education-news/articles/apprenticeships-becoming-more-popular-10061501</link>
<description>Source:citytowninfo.com</description>
<pubDate>15 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Hydro Workers Threatening Strike</title>
<link>http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&amp;id=7161&amp;latest=1</link>
<description>Source:vocm.com</description>
<pubDate>15 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Alcoa deal up for vote next week</title>
<link>http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2010/jun/17/alcoa-deal-up-for-vote-next-week/</link>
<description>Source:wenatcheeworld.com</description>
<pubDate>15 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New Law requires state workers on public works jobs</title>
<link>http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/illinois-41555-state-workers.html</link>
<description>Source:thetelegraph.com</description>
<pubDate>15 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Union says contract talks with Nalcor quote, not going well </title>
<link>http://www.thetelegram.com/index.cfm?sid=343868&amp;sc=79</link>
<description>Source:thetelegram.com</description>
<pubDate>18 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Dispute Shuts Down Solar Farm Construction</title>
<link>http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2010/06/union_rules_shut_down_solar_fa.php</link>
<description>Source:blogs.sfweekly.com</description>
<pubDate>18 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Researchers clear major hurdle in road to high-efficiency solar cells</title>
<link>http://www.rdmag.com/News/2010/06/Energy-Solar-Energy-Researchers-Clear-Major-Hurdle-In-Road-To-High-Efficiency-Solar-Cells/</link>
<description>Source:rdmag.com</description>
<pubDate>18 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>CCB lands wind turbine contract</title>
<link>http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46459.html</link>
<description>Source:mainebiz.biz</description>
<pubDate>15 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>As the fallout from the Gulf oil crisis widens, spotlight falls on alternative energy options</title>
<link>http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2010/06/14/2010-06-14_as_the_fallout_from_the_gulf_oil_crisis_widens_spotlight_falls_on_alternative_en.html</link>
<description>Source:nydailynews.com</description>
<pubDate>15 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Hows wind energy looking now?</title>
<link>http://www.newburyportnews.com/opinion/x1358983762/Hows-wind-energy-looking-now</link>
<description>Source:newburyportnews.com</description>
<pubDate>15 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Electrical workers to rally against splinter union</title>
<link>http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/business/stories.nsf/0/5EC8EB89D7266A5086257743000BC7AB?OpenDocument</link>
<description>Source:stltoday.com</description>
<pubDate>15 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>What is the definition of Green Building?</title>
<link>http://www.greenbuildingpro.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=532:what-is-the-deffinition-of-green-building&amp;catid=71:faq&amp;Itemid=123</link>
<description>Source:greenbuildingpro.com</description>
<pubDate>15 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Toledo reinvents itself as a solar-power innovator</title>
<link>http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/energy/2010-06-15-toledo15_CV_N.htm</link>
<description>Source:usatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>15 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>More college-educated jump tracks to become skilled manual laborers</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/14/AR2010061402838.html?hpid=topnews</link>
<description>Source:washingtonpost.com</description>
<pubDate>15 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Cities look at outsourcing to quote, save labor costs</title>
<link>http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2010-06-13/story/jacksonville-looks-harder-outsourcing-save-labor-costs</link>
<description>Source:jacksonville.com</description>
<pubDate>15 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Geothermal Project Wins $102 Million Federal Loan Guarantee</title>
<link>http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/jun2010/2010-06-14-091.html</link>
<description>Source:ens-newswire.com</description>
<pubDate>15 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Solar Industry Challenges Power Company</title>
<link>http://www.ajc.com/business/solar-industry-challenges-georgia-548016.html</link>
<description>Source:ajc.com</description>
<pubDate>11 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Has BP Already Started Slamming The Brakes On New Development And Projects?</title>
<link>http://www.businessinsider.com/bp-whiting-refinery-layoffs-2010-6</link>
<description>Source:businessinsider.com</description>
<pubDate>11 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Nasa Warning : Space Storm Solar Flares could cause devastation</title>
<link>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/space/7819201/Nasa-warns-solar-flares-from-huge-space-storm-will-cause-devastation.html</link>
<description>Source:telegraph.co.uk</description>
<pubDate>11 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Town approves huge solar plan</title>
<link>http://www.reformer.com/latestnews/ci_15291296</link>
<description>Source:reformer.com</description>
<pubDate>11 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Is LEED missing something?</title>
<link>http://www.kansascity.com/2010/06/14/2015587/is-leed-missing-something.html</link>
<description>Source:kansascity.com</description>
<pubDate>11 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Defends Rights in City Government Reorganization</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1006/100611_Memphis1288.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>11 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item> 

<item>
<title>Just Another Day at the Office (IBEW Photo)</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1006/100608_TVAphoto.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>11 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item> 

<item>
<title>City Passes Budget with no Electricians Contract</title>
<link>http://www.peninsulaclarion.com/stories/061110/new_652290834.shtml</link>
<description>Source:peninsulaclarion.com</description>
<pubDate>11 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Church adds solar panels with IBEW Vols</title>
<link>http://presspubs.com/articles/2010/06/10/vadnais_heights_press/news/doc4c1102c09a923656419270.txt</link>
<description>Source:presspubs.com</description>
<pubDate>11 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Nalcor appealing to regie</title>
<link>http://www.thetelegram.com/index.cfm?sid=342977&amp;sc=82</link>
<description>Source:thetelegram.com</description>
<pubDate>11 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Wind Companies to Buy More U.S. Parts in Agreement With Unions</title>
<link>http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-06-10/wind-companies-to-buy-more-u-s-parts-in-agreement-with-unions.html</link>
<description>Source:businessweek.com</description>
<pubDate>11 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Blue-collar women: Rosie the Riveter for 2010 (Audio)</title>
<link>http://www.pri.org/business/economic-security/blue-collar-women-rosie-the-riveter2034.html</link>
<description>Source:pri.org</description>
<pubDate>11 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Lafayette celebrates 100 years</title>
<link>http://www.wlfi.com/dpp/news/local/lafayettel-union-celebrates-100-years</link>
<description>Source:wlfi.com</description>
<pubDate>11 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Joins Search for Airport Director</title>
<link>http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2010/06/07/daily54.html</link>
<description>Source:bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>NYPA reviews five GLOW proposals</title>
<link>http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/NYPA-reviews-five-GLOW-proposals</link>
<description>Source:wivb.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Resistance is Not Futile : Labor vs. the Cold War</title>
<link>http://www.politicalaffairs.net/article/articleview/9438/</link>
<description>Source:politicalaffairs.net</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Texas regulators probe pipeline explosion</title>
<link>http://www.upi.com/Science_News/Resource-Wars/2010/06/09/Texas-regulators-probe-pipeline-explosion/UPI-16101276089196/</link>
<description>Source:upi.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>After pay cut, Ameren rate increase not needed</title>
<link>http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/editorialcommentary/story/FD4FC354F8AAD51D8625773B00802E07?OpenDocument</link>
<description>Source:stltoday.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Green QandA: Do solar panels work at night?</title>
<link>http://www.mercurynews.com/green-living/ci_15237886</link>
<description>Source:mercurynews.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Salazar and Governors Establish Offshore Wind Energy Consortium </title>
<link>http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/06/salazar-governors-establish-offshore-wind-energy-consortium</link>
<description>Source:renewableenergyworld.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Frontier Landline switch from Verizon takes place July 1</title>
<link>http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/ftrw_frontier-focused-ready-for-takeover-landline-switch-from-verizon-takes-place-july-1-barring-appea-979127.html</link>
<description>Source:tradingmarkets.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Director : Climate change legislation would produce many positive outcomes</title>
<link>http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20100610/OPINION/6100344/1050</link>
<description>Source:statesmanjournal.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Engineers group offers energy manager training</title>
<link>http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/jun/09/engineers-group-offers-energy-manager-training/</link>
<description>Source:columbian.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW to dedicate new hall</title>
<link>http://www.sj-r.com/business/x1932556038/IBEW-doubling-size-of-union-hall</link>
<description>Source:sj-r.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Hundreds attend DPS job fair</title>
<link>http://www.freep.com/article/20100609/NEWS01/100609036/1322/Hundreds-attend-DPS-job-fair</link>
<description>Source:freep.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Settlements reached with borough unions</title>
<link>http://www.northjersey.com/news/96026394_Settlements_reached__with_borough_unions.html</link>
<description>Source:northjersey.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Project Independence achieves solar installation at Middle School </title>
<link>http://www.chisagocountypress.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&amp;SubSectionID=1&amp;ArticleID=12717</link>
<description>Source:chisagocountypress.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Duke gets $45M loan on large solar project</title>
<link>http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/power_city/2010/06/duke_gets_45m_loan_on_large_solar_project.html</link>
<description>Source:bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar energy, powered by students</title>
<link>http://www.startribune.com/local/east/95664094.html?page=1&amp;c=y</link>
<description>Source:startribune.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New foray into leasing of solar-energy systems</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/inquirer/business/20100609_New_Phila_-area_foray_into_leasing_of_solar-energy_systems.html#axzz0qMnF9yoE</link>
<description>Source:philly.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Bank finances green building in New Brunswick</title>
<link>http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20100609/BUSINESS/6090306/New-Millennium-Bank-finances-green-building-in-New-Brunswick</link>
<description>Source:mycentraljersey.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Dardens new Olive Garden gets green rating</title>
<link>http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-06-08/business/os-olive-garden-green-20100608_1_longhorn-steakhouse-olive-garden-green-rating</link>
<description>Source:articles.orlandosentinel.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Arizona utility wants 100MW from new solar plants</title>
<link>http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9G769SO2.htm</link>
<description>Source:businessweek.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Solo Cup plant closing is shock to employees</title>
<link>http://www.news-leader.com/article/20100609/BUSINESS05/6090443/Solo-Cup-plant-closing-is-shock-to-employees</link>
<description>Source:news-leader.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Eland Electric donating labor</title>
<link>http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20100605/GPG03/6050621/Eland-Electric-donating-labor</link>
<description>Source:greenbaypressgazette.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>IBEW Accuses Former Mayor</title>
<link>http://niagara-gazette.com/local/x1910030948/Anello-union-rip-off-denied</link>
<description>Source:niagara-gazette.com</description>
<pubDate>7 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>City asking employees to forego wage hikes, early retirement package considered</title>
<link>http://www.theindependent.com/articles/2010/06/08/news/local/11911865.txt</link>
<description>Source:theindependent.com</description>
<pubDate>9 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Safety Takes Vigilant Unions, Not Just Regulators (EW)</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1006/officers1.0610.html</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>7 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Pres Hill : IBEW quote, Strongly Supports Frontier Expansion</title>
<link>http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ibew-strongly-supports-frontier-communications-broadband-expansion-and-job-creation-in-rural-america-2010-06-04?reflink=MW_news_stmp</link>
<description>Source:marketwatch.com</description>
<pubDate>7 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>San Diego Voters Urged to Reject Anti-PLA Measure</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1006/100607_PropG.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>7 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Members Expand Organizing Rights at Verizon</title>
<link>http://www.openmediaboston.org/node/1304</link>
<description>Source:openmediaboston.org</description>
<pubDate>7 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Wisconsin Political Coordinator Wins for Vets and Workers</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1006/100605_Boetcher_000.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>7 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW members work for less wages and benefits</title>
<link>http://www.kmox.com/IBEW-members-work-for-less-wages-and-benefits/7408590</link>
<description>Source:kmox.com</description>
<pubDate>7 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>DTE Tree Trimmers May Strike</title>
<link>http://www.wwj.com/DTE-Tree-Trimmers-May-Strike/7395014</link>
<description>Source:wwj.com</description>
<pubDate>7 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Work continues on union building</title>
<link>http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/4181906</link>
<description>Source:istockanalyst.com</description>
<pubDate>7 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Obama: End Dependence on Fossil Fuels (AP Video)</title>
<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y77VL5NvGQ&amp;feature=player_embedded</link>
<description>Source:youtube.com</description>
<pubDate>3 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>BP Oil Spill Makes Alternative Energy an Easier Sell</title>
<link>http://atlantapost.com/2010/06/03/bp-oil-spill-makes-alternative-energy-an-easier-sell/</link>
<description>Source:atlantapost.com</description>
<pubDate>3 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Production gets underway at Kyocera solar factory </title>
<link>http://www.brighterenergy.org/11368/news/solar/production-gets-underway-at-kyocera-solar-factory-in-san-diego/</link>
<description>Source:brighterenergy.org</description>
<pubDate>3 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Aerojet adds 2.4 megawatts to solar project</title>
<link>http://sacramento.bizjournals.com/sacramento/stories/2010/05/31/daily45.html</link>
<description>Source:sacramento.bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>3 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New Prize-Winning Electrode Significantly Boosts Solar PV Efficiency</title>
<link>http://www.marketwatch.com/story/evso-new-prize-winning-electrode-significantly-boosts-solar-pv-efficiency-2010-06-03?reflink=MW_news_stmp</link>
<description>Source:marketwatch.com</description>
<pubDate>3 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Union employees accept 1 percent raise in Vermilion contract</title>
<link>http://www.news-gazette.com/news/news/2010-06-03/union-employees-accept-1-percent-raise-vermilion-county-contract.html</link>
<description>Source:news-gazette.com</description>
<pubDate>27 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Courthouse project under way - Ground broken for $51M building</title>
<link>http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2010/06/courthouse_project_under_way_-.html</link>
<description>Source:nj.com</description>
<pubDate>3 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Renewable-energy industry teams with budding scientists</title>
<link>http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jun/03/partnership-power/</link>
<description>Source:signonsandiego.com</description>
<pubDate>3 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>More women taking construction courses</title>
<link>http://www.wcsh6.com/news/watercooler/story.aspx?storyid=118564&amp;catid=108</link>
<description>Source:wcsh6.com</description>
<pubDate>3 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Utility set to switch on largest Mass. solar facility</title>
<link>http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2010/05/27/national_grid_set_to_turn_on_largest_mass_solar_facility/</link>
<description>Source:boston.com</description>
<pubDate>3 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Cheating Workers Out Of Rights, Benefits (EW)</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1006/02.0610.html</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>27 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Report : Federales Rout Electrical Workers</title>
<link>http://www.ww4report.com/node/8696</link>
<description>Source:ww4report.com</description>
<pubDate>27 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>District To Install Solar Power Systems in 6 Schools</title>
<link>http://thejournal.com/articles/2010/06/02/california-district-to-install-solar-power-systems-in-6-schools.aspx</link>
<description>Source:thejournal.com</description>
<pubDate>27 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW members agree to pay, benefit cuts</title>
<link>http://interact.stltoday.com/blogzone/stl-jobwatch/recession/2010/05/ibew-local-1-members-agree-to-pay-and-benefit-cuts/</link>
<description>Source:interact.stltoday.com</description>
<pubDate>2 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>A Bullish View of Wind Power Out West</title>
<link>http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/01/a-sanguine-view-of-wind-power-out-west/</link>
<description>Source:green.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>2 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Wind power losing its punch</title>
<link>http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/DN-wind_01bus.ART0.State.Edition1.1d2372c.html</link>
<description>Source:dallasnews.com</description>
<pubDate>2 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>County OKs union deal</title>
<link>http://commercial-news.com/local/x93699096/County-OKs-union-deal</link>
<description>Source:commercial-news.com</description>
<pubDate>2 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>NB Power Wants Single Structure</title>
<link>http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/front/article/1077027</link>
<description>Source:telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com</description>
<pubDate>2 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>YSU Goes Green With Solar Energy</title>
<link>http://business-journal.com/clients/business-journal/ysu-goes-green-with-solar-energy-p16613.htm?twindow=Default&amp;smenu=1&amp;mad=No</link>
<description>Source:business-journal.com</description>
<pubDate>2 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>ARCA: Owens Ready to Get Tricky</title>
<link>http://paddocktalk.com/news/html/story-137123.html</link>
<description>Source:paddocktalk.com</description>
<pubDate>2 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>An Electricians Book For Electricians (EW)</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1006/03.0610.html</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>2 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Mourns Passing of IEC Member Richard Dowling</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1006/100602_Dowling.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>2 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Department of Labor Requires Federal Contractors to Post Employee Rights</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1005/100527_DOLRequiresFederalContractors.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>2 June 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Green eBay Center Opens with 50% Reduced Operating Costs</title>
<link>http://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/05/27/ebay-unveils-287m-data-center-in-utah/</link>
<description>Source:environmentalleader.com</description>
<pubDate>27 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>The Sun is Shining on Solar Subsidies in California Today </title>
<link>http://www.solarglazingmag.com/?p=3015</link>
<description>Source:solarglazingmag.com</description>
<pubDate>27 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Delaware utilities: Delmarva proposes major cuts in pensions</title>
<link>http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20100527/BUSINESS/5270330/1003</link>
<description>Source:delawareonline.com</description>
<pubDate>27 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Design 2.0: How Green Is My Building?</title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/27/opinion/l27green.html</link>
<description>Source:nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>26 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Kohls Department Stores Receives EPA Gregg Cooke Visionary Program Award</title>
<link>http://www.marketwatch.com/story/kohls-department-stores-receives-epa-gregg-cooke-visionary-program-award-2010-05-27?reflink=MW_news_stmp</link>
<description>Source:marketwatch.com</description>
<pubDate>26 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>28,000 Jobs Could Come From Growth In The Use of Solar Energy in State</title>
<link>http://www.ncnn.com/content/view/5942/26/</link>
<description>Source:ncnn.com</description>
<pubDate>27 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Electricians union adding buildings in north Grand Prairie</title>
<link>http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/DN-wesboothcol_27met.ART.West.Edition1.9c1cd48.html</link>
<description>Source:dallasnews.com</description>
<pubDate>27 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Green building aims for platinum standard</title>
<link>http://www.tacomaweekly.com/article/4441/</link>
<description>Source:tacomaweekly.com</description>
<pubDate>26 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Democrats on BP spill: An argument to go green</title>
<link>http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2010/05/democrats-on-bp-spill-an-argument-to-go-green/1</link>
<description>Source:content.usatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>26 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Obama to tour solar cell factory</title>
<link>http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2010/05/obama-to-tour-solar-cell-factory/1</link>
<description>Source:content.usatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>26 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Sale of NE utilities to fund CMP project</title>
<link>http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46369.html</link>
<description>Source:mainebiz.biz</description>
<pubDate>26 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>RVC building is LEED-certified</title>
<link>http://www.rrstar.com/businessrockford/x884192480/RVC-building-is-LEED-certified</link>
<description>Source:rrstar.com</description>
<pubDate>26 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Wiremen Power Up Bangladeshi Hospital</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1005/100524_WiremenBangladesh.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>26 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Florida Retiree Named Outstanding New Career Technical Education Teacher</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1005/100524_FlaTeacher.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>26 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Companies set up joint venture for solar projects</title>
<link>http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9FTU99O0.htm</link>
<description>Source:businessweek.com</description>
<pubDate>26 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Construction workers hope to see jobs rebound with upcoming projects</title>
<link>http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/article_1a988474-6473-11df-9627-001cc4c03286.html</link>
<description>Source:host.madison.com</description>
<pubDate>26 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Electric Boat to add 450 new jobs at Quonset</title>
<link>http://www.projo.com/news/content/CASEY_EB_JOBS_05-25-10_L5IKAE5_v15.225a3c04.html</link>
<description>Source:projo.com</description>
<pubDate>26 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW, Vallejo take break from negotiations</title>
<link>http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_15156619</link>
<description>Source:contracostatimes.com</description>
<pubDate>24 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Biz Mgr Joining Labor Hall of Fame Members</title>
<link>http://www.huntingtonnews.net/local/100526-rutherford-locallaborcouncil.html</link>
<description>Source:huntingtonnews.net</description>
<pubDate>24 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>VY refueling outage ends</title>
<link>http://www.reformer.com/localnews/ci_15155200</link>
<description>Source:reformer.com</description>
<pubDate>24 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Picketers, LyondellBasell agree to another extension of court order</title>
<link>http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2010/05/25/45790384/index.xml</link>
<description>Source:morrisdailyherald.com</description>
<pubDate>24 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Council postpones Black Hills decision over labor agreement</title>
<link>http://www.chieftain.com/news/local/article_9114b2f4-67c9-11df-86a7-001cc4c002e0.html</link>
<description>Source:chieftain.com</description>
<pubDate>24 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Workers want local labor</title>
<link>http://www.tbnewswatch.com/news/93468/Workers-want-local-labour</link>
<description>Source:tbnewswatch.com</description>
<pubDate>24 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Solar, wind systems grow in acceptance</title>
<link>http://www.pennlive.com/business/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/business/127450320789830.xml&amp;coll=1</link>
<description>Source:pennlive.com</description>
<pubDate>24 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW and School District Partner on Electrical Academy</title>
<link>http://www.northescambia.com/?p=17117</link>
<description>Source:northescambia.com</description>
<pubDate>24 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Focuses on Merger Language with Panel</title>
<link>http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/may/22/unions-snag-merger-panel/</link>
<description>Source:commercialappeal.com</description>
<pubDate>24 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>5 Green Retrofits Electricians Should Be Pitching to Drive Business</title>
<link>http://www.softwareadvice.com/articles/construction/5-green-retrofits-electricians-should-be-pitching-to-drive-business-105201/</link>
<description>Source:softwareadvice.com</description>
<pubDate>24 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Grid can handle increase in renewables, says NREL</title>
<link>http://www.energyefficiencynews.com/power-generation/i/3091/</link>
<description>Source:energyefficiencynews.com</description>
<pubDate>24 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Local IBEW Biz Mgr gives green advice</title>
<link>http://www.wthitv.com/dpp/green_living/Local-IBEW-725-Pres-gives-green-advice</link>
<description>Source:wthitv.com</description>
<pubDate>20 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Mexico Electricians Union Under Siege</title>
<link>http://www.wthitv.com/dpp/green_living/Local-IBEW-725-Pres-gives-green-advice</link>
<description>Source:wtnh.com</description>
<pubDate>20 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Council approves Responsible Contractor Ordinance</title>
<link>http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2010/05/20/yardley_news/news/doc4bf5929a5463e937185100.txt</link>
<description>Source:buckslocalnews.com</description>
<pubDate>20 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New Nuclear Energy Grapples With Costs</title>
<link>http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/05/102005-new-nuclear-energy-grapples-with-costs/</link>
<description>Source:news.nationalgeographic.com</description>
<pubDate>20 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>U.S. Marine Corps Inaugurates Major Residential Solar Water-Heating Project</title>
<link>http://sunpluggers.com/news/marine-corps-undertakes-largest-us-residential-solar-water-heating-project-under-way-0522</link>
<description>Source:sunpluggers.com</description>
<pubDate>20 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Alternative energy bill passes Oklahoma House</title>
<link>http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9FPAT1G0.htm</link>
<description>Source:businessweek.com</description>
<pubDate>20 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>NABCEP Announces New Level in PV Installer Certification Program </title>
<link>http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/north-american-board-of-certified-energy-practitioners/news/article/2010/05/nabcep-announces-new-level-in-pv-installer-certification-program</link>
<description>Source:renewableenergyworld.com</description>
<pubDate>20 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Rescue group to use grant for new command center </title>
<link>http://helenair.com/lifestyles/community/article_8d38bff0-649e-11df-9656-001cc4c03286.html</link>
<description>Source:helenair.com</description>
<pubDate>20 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>AARP backs retirees in court fight over IPL benefits plan </title>
<link>http://www.ibj.com/aarp-backs-retirees-in-court-fight-over-ipl-benefits-plan/PARAMS/article/20058</link>
<description>Source:ibj.com</description>
<pubDate>20 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Tax policies could add jobs, MWs of new solar-SEIA</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1813400620100519?type=marketsNews</link>
<description>Source:reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>19 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Step Up Defense of Our Public Workers</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1005/100517_PublicWorkers.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>19 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Grassroots Work Stokes Ohio School Bond Win</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1005/100517_AustintownBond.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>19 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Minutes and Report of the International Executive Councils Regular Meeting</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1005/06.0510.html</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>19 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Collinsville students win first place in Skills USA</title>
<link>http://suburbanjournals.stltoday.com/articles/2010/05/18/madison/education/0519cvj-skillsusa.txt</link>
<description>Source:suburbanjournals.stltoday.com</description>
<pubDate>17 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Evansdale councilman concerned by attorney fees</title>
<link>http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/article_c53eb2ca-634e-11df-a654-001cc4c03286.html</link>
<description>Source:wcfcourier.com</description>
<pubDate>17 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Progress made in 5 years since horrific bus crash</title>
<link>http://www.edmontonsun.com/news/columnists/andrew_hanon/2010/05/19/14012971.html</link>
<description>Source:edmontonsun.com</description>
<pubDate>17 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Local workers still wary of Frontier taking over landlines</title>
<link>http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100519/BIZ/305199936/1031/BIZ</link>
<description>Source:journalgazette.net</description>
<pubDate>17 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Electricians Settle </title>
<link>http://www.cjob.com/News/Local/Story.aspx?ID=1231384</link>
<description>Source:cjob.com</description>
<pubDate>17 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Biz Mgr celebrates mention of clean energy </title>
<link>http://www.tribtoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537467.html?nav=5021</link>
<description>Source:tribtoday.com</description>
<pubDate>17 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Combining Clean Energy with Green Building</title>
<link>http://cleantechnica.com/2010/05/19/combining-clean-energy-with-green-building/</link>
<description>Source:cleantechnica.com</description>
<pubDate>17 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>F.A.A. Clears Cape Cod Wind Farm</title>
<link>http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/18/f-a-a-clears-cape-cod-wind-farm/?src=busln</link>
<description>Source:dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>17 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>SRECs to Rescue Solar Power? </title>
<link>http://theenergycollective.com/TheEnergyCollective/66077</link>
<description>Source:theenergycollective.com</description>
<pubDate>17 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>SEI provides training for women in the renewable energy workforce</title>
<link>http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/solar-energy-international-1158/news/article/2010/05/bringing-women-into-the-renewable-energy-and-solar-workforce</link>
<description>Source:renewableenergyworld.com</description>
<pubDate>17 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Customer Campaigns in South Stir Interest</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1005/01.0510.html</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>17 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Increased labor management cooperation will be needed to save Frontier</title>
<link>http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&amp;id=6453&amp;latest=1</link>
<description>Source:vocm.com</description>
<pubDate>17 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Health Care Reform: What it Means for You</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1005/03.0510.html</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>17 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Members Unhappy Over Contract Offer</title>
<link>http://satellite.tmcnet.com/news/2010/05/14/4789778.htm</link>
<description>Source:satellite.tmcnet.com</description>
<pubDate>17 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Union workers lobby city council over jobs</title>
<link>http://www.mariettatimes.com/page/content.detail/id/521804.html?nav=5002</link>
<description>Source:mariettatimes.com</description>
<pubDate>17 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>NITEL Sued by IBEW for Alleged Employment Violations</title>
<link>http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/articles/14158/illinois-employment-labor-law-5.html</link>
<description>Source:lawyersandsettlements.com</description>
<pubDate>17 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Central Maines $1.4 bln power line plan approved</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1414620720100514?type=marketsNews</link>
<description>Source:reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>17 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Provinces major construction projects delayed </title>
<link>http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2010/05/16/13970916.html</link>
<description>Source:cnews.canoe.ca</description>
<pubDate>17 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar Project Fails to Deliver on Green Jobs Hiring Agreement </title>
<link>http://www.fogcityjournal.com/wordpress/2010/05/solar-project-fails-to-deliver-on-green-jobs-hiring-agreement/</link>
<description>Source:fogcityjournal.com</description>
<pubDate>17 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Green Building Council to open Napa branch</title>
<link>http://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/21330/green-building-council-to-open-napa-branch/</link>
<description>Source:northbaybusinessjournal.com</description>
<pubDate>13 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New Best Buy stores aim for LEED certification</title>
<link>http://tribstar.com/news/x334294227/New-Best-Buy-store-aims-for-U-S-Green-Building-Council-LEED-certification</link>
<description>Source:tribstar.com</description>
<pubDate>13 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Old has become the new sustainability</title>
<link>http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20100516/OPINION/5160316</link>
<description>Source:thestarpress.com</description>
<pubDate>13 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>New Building Is Greenest High Rise In City</title>
<link>http://cbs4denver.com/news/green.high.rise.2.1693516.html</link>
<description>Source:cbs4denver.com</description>
<pubDate>13 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Derelict SF Hospital Reborn As Green Apartments</title>
<link>http://cbs5.com/local/presidio.hospital.apartments.2.1693262.html</link>
<description>Source:cbs5.com</description>
<pubDate>13 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>UMMS Begins Construction of $160M Green Shock Trauma Building </title>
<link>http://baltimore.citybizlist.com/YourCityBizNews/detail.aspx?id=77926</link>
<description>Source:baltimore.citybizlist.com</description>
<pubDate>14 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar arrays at IBEW</title>
<link>http://djcoregon.com/news/2010/05/13/solar-arrays-at-ibew/</link>
<description>Source:djcoregon.com</description>
<pubDate>14 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>The real cost of Cape Winds future electricity</title>
<link>http://www.capecodtoday.com/blogs/index.php/2010/05/13/the-real-cost-of-cape-wind-s-future-elec?blog=53</link>
<description>Source:capecodtoday.com</description>
<pubDate>14 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>American Canyon solar farm could be built in July</title>
<link>http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/article_36bcf702-5e47-11df-bd78-001cc4c03286.html</link>
<description>Source:napavalleyregister.com</description>
<pubDate>14 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Boeing Bid</title>
<link>http://www.whbf.com/Global/story.asp?S=12471140</link>
<description>Source:whbf.com</description>
<pubDate>14 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Welsch Heating and Cooling celebrates 115 years in business</title>
<link>http://interact.stltoday.com/pr/business/PR05111009213837</link>
<description>Source:interact.stltoday.com</description>
<pubDate>13 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Green building codes move forward</title>
<link>http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2010/05/13/news/doc4beca9fecb8ff265042836.txt</link>
<description>Source:telluridenews.com</description>
<pubDate>13 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Associated General Contractors (AGC) releases green building plan</title>
<link>http://dcnonl.com/article/id38844</link>
<description>Source:dcnonl.com</description>
<pubDate>13 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar power could produce 25% of global electricity by 2050, studies say</title>
<link>http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/greenspace/2010/05/solar-power-could-produce-25-of-global-electricity-by-2050-studies-say.html</link>
<description>Source:latimesblogs.latimes.com</description>
<pubDate>13 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Cast Your Vote for Fair Trade</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1005/100513_FairTradePoll.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>13 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Unions, allies continue quote, Good jobs, green jobs push</title>
<link>http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?news_6_4474</link>
<description>Source:workdayminnesota.org</description>
<pubDate>13 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Letter : Alternative energy is abundant in U.S.</title>
<link>http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/may/13/alternative-energy-abundant-us/</link>
<description>Source:lasvegassun.com</description>
<pubDate>13 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>BLM auctions geothermal rights to hundreds of thousands of acres of Nevada land today</title>
<link>http://www.rgj.com/article/20100511/BIZ/100511038/-1/CARSON/BLM-auctions-geothermal-rights-to-hundreds-of-thousands-of-acres-of-Nevada-land-today</link>
<description>Source:rgj.com</description>
<pubDate>13 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>California regulators approve two geothermal power deals</title>
<link>http://www.brighterenergy.org/10068/news/geothermal/california-regulators-approve-two-geothermal-power-deals/</link>
<description>Source:brighterenergy.org</description>
<pubDate>13 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Good data needed for small-wind turbines to spin</title>
<link>http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20004716-54.html</link>
<description>Source:news.cnet.com</description>
<pubDate>13 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Archaeologists: Mayans were green builders</title>
<link>http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20004775-54.html</link>
<description>Source:news.cnet.com</description>
<pubDate>12 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>State Adopts Tough New Green Building Codes</title>
<link>http://www.ktvz.com/oregon-northwest/23518748/detail.html</link>
<description>Source:ktvz.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Amid Conflict, a Consensus on Efficiency</title>
<link>http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/11/amid-conflict-a-consensus-on-efficiency/</link>
<description>Source:green.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>11 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>City hires labor union negotiator</title>
<link>http://www.redding.com/news/2010/may/11/city-hires-labor-union-negotiator/</link>
<description>Source:redding.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Green building bill still draws questions</title>
<link>http://dailyreporter.com/blog/2010/05/10/green-building-bill-still-draws-questions/</link>
<description>Source:dailyreporter.com</description>
<pubDate>11 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Darien Library Wins LEED Gold Certification</title>
<link>http://darien.patch.com/articles/darien-library-wins-leed-gold-certification</link>
<description>Source:darien.patch.com</description>
<pubDate>11 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>PRC commissioner grills PNM officials over gas leak</title>
<link>http://newmexicoindependent.com/54002/prc-commissioner-grills-pnm-officials-over-gas-leak</link>
<description>Source:newmexicoindependent.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Building trades reflect economys rebound</title>
<link>http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=7&amp;a=451537</link>
<description>Source:postbulletin.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>NJ Solar Rebate Program Dries Up</title>
<link>http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/consumer/Solar_Rebate_Program_On_Hold_In_New_Jersey_051210</link>
<description>Source:myfoxphilly.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>TVA activates delivery of wind power from Illinois</title>
<link>http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9FKT4700.htm</link>
<description>Source:businessweek.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title> Groundbreaking Report Makes Green Recommendations to Obama</title>
<link>http://www.sddt.com/News/article.cfm?SourceCode=20100511crp</link>
<description>Source:sddt.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title> Unionists Challenge Verizon at Annual Meeting</title>
<link>http://inthesetimes.com/working/entry/5958/unionists_challenge_verizon_at_companys_annual_meeting/</link>
<description>Source:inthesetimes.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Strike averted just in time for construction season</title>
<link>http://www.winnipegsun.com/news/manitoba/2010/05/10/13901241.html</link>
<description>Source:winnipegsun.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title> Biz Mgr : IBEW workers are part of the solution</title>
<link>http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/opinion/article/1044243</link>
<description>Source:telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title> Samsung to Invest US$21 Billion in Solar Cells, LEDs, More</title>
<link>http://www.pcworld.com/article/196014/samsung_to_invest_us21_billion_in_solar_cells_leds_more.html</link>
<description>Source:pcworld.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>NGA headquarters will be largest LEED-certified building</title>
<link>http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20100511/FACILITIES02/5110302/</link>
<description>Source:federaltimes.com</description>
<pubDate>11 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title> State University to construct $50 million business building </title>
<link>http://www.oregonlive.com/education/index.ssf/2010/05/oregon_state_university_to_con.html</link>
<description>Source:oregonlive.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>City hosts meetings on green building</title>
<link>http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20100511/BUSINESS/5110322/1046</link>
<description>Source:coloradoan.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>10 Tips for Growing Your Electrical Business in Lean Times</title>
<link>http://ecmweb.com/ops_maintenance/growing-electrical-business-20100101/</link>
<description>Source:ecmweb.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>When Clean Energy Grants Run Out, Will a Green Bank Take Over? </title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/cwire/2010/05/10/10climatewire-when-clean-energy-grants-run-out-will-a-gree-85696.html</link>
<description>Source:nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Local Completes Massive Eco-Friendly Projects</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1005/100510_EcoFriendlyProjects.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Supporting SCE Renewable Gen Plan</title>
<link>http://www.marketwatch.com/story/southern-california-edison-prologis-agreement-to-advance-grid-integration-of-renewable-generation-2010-05-10?reflink=MW_news_stmp</link>
<description>Source:marketwatch.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Plans under way : Town Levy Funds Buildings</title>
<link>http://www.tribtoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537040.html?nav=5021</link>
<description>Source:tribtoday.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>A quote, Solar Map of New York City</title>
<link>http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/10/a-solar-map-of-new-york-city/</link>
<description>Source:green.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Vermont IBEW Fights Unemployment Benefit Cuts</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1005/100503_IBEWFightsBenefitCuts.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>New rating system for green communities </title>
<link>http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/theskyline/2010/04/leed-looks-beyond-the-building-to-the-neighborhood-us-green-building-council-launching-new-rating-sy.html</link>
<description>Source:featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Members to Wire Home for Injured Veteran</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1005/100507_MembersWireHomeforVet.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>More school building projects going green</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/More-school-building-projects-going-green-92981874.html</link>
<description>Source:washingtonexaminer.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Darden (Keeps) Going Green</title>
<link>http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-05-09/business/os-cfb-cover-darden-green-20100509_1_longhorn-steakhouse-green-building-council-green-rankings</link>
<description>Source:articles.orlandosentinel.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Investment Building slated for $27 million rebirth</title>
<link>http://www.explorebaltimorecounty.com/news/106185/towson-investment-building-slated-27-million-rebirth/</link>
<description>Source:explorebaltimorecounty.com</description>
<pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Insurer : Green Building Owners Are a Good Risk </title>
<link>http://www.ibtimes.com/contents/20100505/green-buildings-owners-aregood-risk.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibtimes.com</description>
<pubDate>5 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Success Story : Contractors, Union Work Together on Green Training </title>
<link>http://www.chiefengineer.org/content/content_display.cfm/seqnumber_content/4227.htm</link>
<description>Source:chiefengineer.org</description>
<pubDate>5 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Building Green Can Lead to Gold With Federal Tax Incentives </title>
<link>http://www.capitolweekly.net/article.php?_c=ytkeumnw2apipu&amp;xid=ytjwktzglplbdj&amp;done=.ytkeumnw2bdipu</link>
<description>Source:capitolweekly.net</description>
<pubDate>5 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Contractor earns highest solar credential</title>
<link>http://www.timesargus.com/article/20100506/BUSINESS/5060303/1006/BUSINESS</link>
<description>Source:timesargus.com</description>
<pubDate>6 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Maine Regulators Scrutinize FairPoint Bankruptcy Plan</title>
<link>http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/12082/Default.aspx</link>
<description>Source:mpbn.net</description>
<pubDate>6 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW, Council mobilizing to support local paper industry</title>
<link>http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20100506/CWS03/305060101/Council-passes-resolution-supporting-local-paper-industry</link>
<description>Source:wausaudailyherald.com</description>
<pubDate>6 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Building Green Can Lead to Gold With Federal Tax Incentives </title>
<link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/building-green-can-lead-to-gold-with-federal-tax-incentives-say-bna-webinar-experts-92796944.html</link>
<description>Source:prnewswire.com</description>
<pubDate>5 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Area Schools earn green certification </title>
<link>http://www.sentinel-standard.com/homepage/x1381029117/Belding-Area-Schools-earn-green-certification</link>
<description>Source:sentinel-standard.com</description>
<pubDate>5 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>The BP Oil Spill Is a Game Changer for Alternative Energy </title>
<link>http://www.taipanpublishinggroup.com/taipan-daily-050510.html</link>
<description>Source:taipanpublishinggroup.com</description>
<pubDate>5 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>BP Oil Spill: 7 Secrets BP Doesnt Want You To Know (PHOTOS)</title>
<link>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/05/7-secrets-bp-doesnt-want_n_563102.html</link>
<description>Source:huffingtonpost.com</description>
<pubDate>5 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Atlantic City gambles on wind</title>
<link>http://theenergycollective.com/TheEnergyCollective/64681</link>
<description>Source:theenergycollective.com</description>
<pubDate>5 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Nonprofits find ways to pay for renewable energy </title>
<link>http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9FFE24O1.htm</link>
<description>Source:businessweek.com</description>
<pubDate>5 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar energy making strides to cost parity</title>
<link>http://solar.coolerplanet.com/News/19758417-solar-energy-making-strides-to-cost-parity.aspx</link>
<description>Source:solar.coolerplanet.com</description>
<pubDate>5 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Tech students see solar power in their futures</title>
<link>http://savannahnow.com/news/2010-05-05/savannah-tech-students-see-solar-power-their-futures</link>
<description>Source:savannahnow.com</description>
<pubDate>5 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>City installing solar panels on public works building</title>
<link>http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10125/1055569-53.stm</link>
<description>Source:post-gazette.com</description>
<pubDate>5 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Utility to cut 200 positions</title>
<link>http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/cityregion/article/1039524</link>
<description>Source:.dailygleaner.canadaeast.com</description>
<pubDate>5 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Jobless vets get help facing an enemy at home</title>
<link>http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nicolebrodeur/2011710157_nicole27m.html</link>
<description>Source:seattletimes.nwsource.com</description>
<pubDate>5 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>US wind farm development falls to three-year low</title>
<link>http://www.brighterenergy.org/9685/news/wind/credit-shortage-sees-wind-installations-drop-to-2007-levels/</link>
<description>Source:.brighterenergy.org</description>
<pubDate>4 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Google Invests $38.8 Million in Wind Farm </title>
<link>http://news.softpedia.com/news/Google-Invests-38-8-Million-in-Wind-Farm-141204.shtml</link>
<description>Source:news.softpedia.com</description>
<pubDate>4 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Lawmakers Seek to Provide Pension Relief</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1005/100503_PensionRelief.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>4 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Company announces new solar panel line</title>
<link>http://solar.coolerplanet.com/News/19755816-company-announces-new-solar-panel-line.aspx</link>
<description>Source:solar.coolerplanet.com</description>
<pubDate>4 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>BLM to auction 111 geothermal sites in Nevada</title>
<link>http://www.ktvn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12421586</link>
<description>Source:ktvn.com</description>
<pubDate>4 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Mayor : JCPandL quote, Rolling The Dice, with Underground Explosions</title>
<link>http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20100504/COMMUNITIES/305040001/1005/NEWS01/Mayor---JCP&amp;L-is-really-rolling-the-dice--with-underground-explosions</link>
<description>Source:dailyrecord.com</description>
<pubDate>4 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW official worries about Ameren cutbacks</title>
<link>http://www.pjstar.com/business/x1195009404/Labor-official-worries-about-Ameren-cutbacks</link>
<description>Source:pjstar.com</description>
<pubDate>4 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Middle schoolers get field day in engineering, architecture, construction</title>
<link>http://www.kansascity.com/2010/05/03/1921500/a-field-day-for-future-engineers.html</link>
<description>Source:kansascity.com</description>
<pubDate>3 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Environmental certification field becoming increasingly crowded</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/02/AR2010050203005.html</link>
<description>Source:.washingtonpost.com</description>
<pubDate>3 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Back to the Future: $100 Oil May Return Soon</title>
<link>http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1986333,00.html</link>
<description>Source:.time.com</description>
<pubDate>3 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Members Letter: Biomass plant will help build green energy</title>
<link>http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20100503/WDH06/5030301</link>
<description>Source:.wausaudailyherald.com</description>
<pubDate>3 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Union building project on schedule</title>
<link>http://www.post-trib.com/business/2207422,ibew0428.article</link>
<description>Source:post-trib.com</description>
<pubDate>3 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Safety Concerns Steer IBEW Campaign to Success</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1004/100429_SuccessinMinnesota.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>3 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Pontiac Council to vote on wind turbines ordinace</title>
<link>http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/article_d4a08b3a-559d-11df-a312-001cc4c002e0.html</link>
<description>Source:pantagraph.com</description>
<pubDate>3 May 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Members Use Unique Skills on Gas Line Project</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1004/100427_GasLineProject.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>30 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Rare unanimity for arena</title>
<link>http://journalstar.com/news/opinion/editorial/article_5addec6e-557c-11df-af8a-001cc4c03286.html</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>30 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Program rates green neighborhoods</title>
<link>http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2010/04/national-program-promotes-sustainable-communities/1?loc=interstitialskip</link>
<description>Source:content.usatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>30 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Colleges LEED the way by making green commitments</title>
<link>http://bgnews.com/campus/ohio-colleges-leed-the-way-by-making-green-commitments/</link>
<description>Source:bgnews.com</description>
<pubDate>30 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Increasing Trend : With construction jobs tight, some unions may strike</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/inquirer/breaking/business_breaking/20100428_With_construction_jobs_tight__some_unions_may_strike.html</link>
<description>Source:philly.com</description>
<pubDate>30 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Dozens of companies competing for NY solar projects</title>
<link>http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain/article/0/0/1643680/WBFO.News/Dozens.of.companies.competing.for.NY.solar.projects</link>
<description>Source:publicbroadcasting.net</description>
<pubDate>30 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Direct-drive turbines to propel offshore wind</title>
<link>http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20003849-54.html</link>
<description>Source:news.cnet.com</description>
<pubDate>30 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Wave energy technology: build it and use it in NJ</title>
<link>http://www.northjersey.com/news/environment/92481914_Wave_energy_technology__build_it_and_use_it_in_NJ.html</link>
<description>Source:northjersey.com</description>
<pubDate>30 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Culver signs nuclear plant study measure into law</title>
<link>http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jg9nT8hX2DuAcIGDO-RgmMQGP3yAD9FC6RJ80</link>
<description>Source:northjersey.com</description>
<pubDate>30 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Metro panel shuns civil service, angering workers</title>
<link>http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/apr/30/metro-panel-shuns-civil-service-angering-workers/</link>
<description>Source:commercialappeal.com</description>
<pubDate>30 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Fights Back with Workplace Democracy Vid</title>
<link>http://bluearkansasblog.com/?p=2085&amp;cpage=1</link>
<description>Source:bluearkansasblog.com</description>
<pubDate>28 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Local Sues Contractor for Employee Misclassification Violations</title>
<link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ibew-local-134-sues-communications-contractor-for-employee-misclassification-violations-92195919.html</link>
<description>Source:prnewswire.com</description>
<pubDate>28 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Construction contracts should have been awarded locally, some say</title>
<link>http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/edgewood-construction-contracts-should-have-been-awarded-locally-some-say-673607.html?showComments=true</link>
<description>Source:middletownjournal.com</description>
<pubDate>28 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Amtrak, labor reach accord </title>
<link>http://www.examiner.com/x-10977-Jacksonville-Transportation-Examiner~y2010m4d27-Amtrak-labor-reach-accord</link>
<description>Source:examiner.com</description>
<pubDate>28 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Democrats criticized on ad boycott</title>
<link>http://www.pressherald.com/news/democrats-criticized-on-ad-boycott_2010-04-28.html</link>
<description>Source:pressherald.com</description>
<pubDate>28 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Unions say no to furlough idea</title>
<link>http://www.theindependent.com/articles/2010/04/28/news/local/11756481.txt</link>
<description>Source:theindependent.com</description>
<pubDate>28 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Report recommends smaller CMP project</title>
<link>http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46240.html</link>
<description>Source:mainebiz.biz</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Unlicensed electricians on site spurs stop work order</title>
<link>http://www.ohscanada.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000369142</link>
<description>Source:ohscanada.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Wind Project Is Crucial Step for U.S. Sector</title>
<link>http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/27/wind-project-is-crucial-step-for-u-s-industry/?src=busln</link>
<description>Source:dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>First German offshore wind farm starts</title>
<link>http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/first-german-offshore-wind-farm-starts-20100427-tq8r.html</link>
<description>Source:news.smh.com.au</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Still talking: City, union struggle to reach agreement</title>
<link>http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/article_1daed25c-5141-11df-a69f-001cc4c03286.html</link>
<description>Source:wcfcourier.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>GE Wind Turbine Blade On Nationwide Tour</title>
<link>http://www.earthtechling.com/2010/04/ge-takes-131-foot-wind-turbine-blade-on-nationwide-touch-me-tour/</link>
<description>Source:earthtechling.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Neighborhood funds solar plant at church</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/Md_-neighborhood-funds-solar-plant-at-church-92135029.html</link>
<description>Source:washingtonexaminer.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Central Hudson defends power restoration efforts (video)</title>
<link>http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/04/24/news/doc4bd274de11de5580633538.txt</link>
<description>Source:dailyfreeman.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Electricians Help Create a welcoming home </title>
<link>http://www.northjersey.com/community/92033879_A_welcoming_home_for_boy_with_autism.html</link>
<description>Source:northjersey.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Japan, quote, Space Yacht Propelled by Solar Sail  </title>
<link>http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-04-27/japan-to-launch-space-yacht-propelled-by-giant-solar-sail.html</link>
<description>Source:businessweek.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>In Queens, Hundreds Line Up for Chance at a Union Salary</title>
<link>http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2010/04/26/in-queens-hundreds-line-up-for-a-union-salary/</link>
<description>Source:blogs.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>An old-fashioned labor dispute splits two St. Louis trade unions</title>
<link>http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/business/stories.nsf/0/03105AD5245112D88625770F0017168B?OpenDocument</link>
<description>Source:stltoday.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Earth Day, Labor and Me</title>
<link>http://www.truthout.org/earth-day-labor-and-me58799</link>
<description>Source:truthout.org</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>We would Hate to Close the Plant. You Wont Be Joining a Union, Will You?</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/04/25/wed-hate-to-close-the-plant-you-wont-be-joining-a-union-will-you/</link>
<description>Source:blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>WGME Labor Dispute Spills Over Into Maine Governors Race</title>
<link>http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/11878/Default.aspx</link>
<description>Source:mpbn.net</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Electrical workers union takes aim at think tank</title>
<link>http://blogs.wickedlocal.com/massmarkets/2010/04/23/electrical-workers-union-takes-aim-at-boston-think-tank/</link>
<description>Source:blogs.wickedlocal.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW : Selection of Siemens wont hurt job creation</title>
<link>http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100423/OPINION/4230342/-1/NEWSMAP</link>
<description>Source:capecodonline.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Members Support Striking Temple Nurses</title>
<link>http://www.workers.org/2010/us/temple_nurses_0429/</link>
<description>Source:workers.org</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Johnny Mack meets Johnny Reb</title>
<link>http://www.macon.com/2010/04/26/1107203/johnny-mack-meets-johnny-reb.html</link>
<description>Source:macon.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Co-Sponsors Training of Native Americans</title>
<link>http://www.bismarcktribune.com/news/local/article_8caf716e-4eff-11df-a741-001cc4c002e0.html</link>
<description>Source:bismarcktribune.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>PSB postpones Yankee hearing</title>
<link>http://www.reformer.com/latestnews/ci_14949759</link>
<description>Source:reformer.com</description>
<pubDate>26 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>New Lighting Dominates Facilities Managers Energy Efficiency Efforts</title>
<link>http://blogs.zdnet.com/green/?p=11386</link>
<description>Source:blogs.zdnet.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>10 Green Giants That Could Change the World</title>
<link>http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504466_162-20003149-504466.html</link>
<description>Source:cbsnews.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Wind turbine could power 800 homes</title>
<link>http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/04/22/boston_proposes_wind_turbine_that_could_power_800_homes/</link>
<description>Source:boston.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>School Board approves electrical career academy</title>
<link>http://www.pnj.com/article/20100421/NEWS01/4210334/1006/NEWS01/School-Board-approves-electrical-career-academy</link>
<description>Source:pnj.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>New IBEW Grads : Highly-Trained and Ready to Begin Careers</title>
<link>http://www.kokomoperspective.com/news/local_news/article_b1378848-4d8b-11df-9989-001cc4c002e0.html</link>
<description>Source:kokomoperspective.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Wind Turbine Spinning At Birmingham School</title>
<link>http://www.wwj.com/Wind-Turbine-Spinning-At-Birmingham-School/6850640</link>
<description>Source:wwj.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Labor Secretary Takes on Wage Theft Epidemic </title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1004/100419_WageTheft.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Earth Day: 10 lessons for building a green house</title>
<link>http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/environment/2010-04-22-green10things_ST_N.htm</link>
<description>Source:usatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Berkeley County building green elementary school</title>
<link>http://www.wvpubcast.org/newsarticle.aspx?id=14530</link>
<description>Source:wvpubcast.org</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Young IBEW Members Speak Out at AFL-CIO Forums</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/04/21/young-ibew-members-speak-out-at-afl-cio-forums/</link>
<description>Source:blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>21 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Nine-year wind farm fight splits Cape Cod</title>
<link>http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/04/20/cape.cod.wind.farm/?hpt=C1</link>
<description>Source:cnn.com</description>
<pubDate>20 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>FITZPATRICK: Rejecting Cape Wind sends wrong signal to world</title>
<link>http://www.patriotledger.com/opinions/opinions_columnists/x53547696/JOANN-FITZPATRICK-Rejecting-Cape-Wind-sends-wrong-signal-to-world</link>
<description>Source:patriotledger.com</description>
<pubDate>20 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Speakers decry CLandP response to noreaster (subscription) </title>
<link>http://www.thehour.com/story/485229</link>
<description>Source:thehour.com</description>
<pubDate>20 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>How Soon Can You See Green From Building Green?</title>
<link>http://www.observer.com/2010/commercial-observer/how-soon-can-you-see-green-building-green</link>
<description>Source:observer.com</description>
<pubDate>20 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>County studies solar plant at airport</title>
<link>http://articles.latimes.com/2010/apr/19/local/la-me-solar-20100420</link>
<description>Source:articles.latimes.com</description>
<pubDate>20 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Home solar panels doubled electric output last year</title>
<link>http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2010/04/homes-solar-panels-doubled-electric-output-last-year/1</link>
<description>Source:content.usatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>20 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>N.J. solar outlook is party cloudy</title>
<link>http://www.northjersey.com/news/91330809_N_J__solar_outlook_is_party_cloudy.html</link>
<description>Source:northjersey.com</description>
<pubDate>20 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Alternative energy is only answer to coal disaster</title>
<link>http://www.thedailystar.com/opinion/local_story_107040028.html</link>
<description>Source:thedailystar.com</description>
<pubDate>20 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>TARP may help to restore lost Delphi benefits</title>
<link>http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/04/19/business/doc4bccf89f256a2957058548.txt</link>
<description>Source:theoaklandpress.com</description>
<pubDate>19 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Strike Continues at Merrill Manufacturing</title>
<link>http://www.wjfw.com/stories.html?sku=20100412172857</link>
<description>Source:wjfw.com</description>
<pubDate>19 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Comments at storm hearing: Follow town crews lead</title>
<link>http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/ncadvertiser/news/localnews/55571-comments-at-storm-hearing-follow-town-crews-lead.html</link>
<description>Source:acorn-online.com</description>
<pubDate>19 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>LG Electronics, Hyundai Heavy join U.S. solar power deal</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE63I03Z20100419</link>
<description>Source:reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>19 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Stop-work order issued at airport</title>
<link>http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/stop-work-order-issued-at-airport-91180009.html</link>
<description>Source:winnipegfreepress.com</description>
<pubDate>19 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Rising Solar Backlash: Are We Creating Unsustainable Expectations?</title>
<link>http://intelligentenergyportal.com/article/rising-solar-backlash-are-we-creating-unsustainable-expectations</link>
<description>Source:intelligentenergyportal.com</description>
<pubDate>19 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Harnessing solar power on a smaller scale</title>
<link>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/04/16/HOO01CTGF8.DTL&amp;type=homeandgarden</link>
<description>Source:sfgate.com</description>
<pubDate>19 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Universities Look for Wind Farm Partners</title>
<link>http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2010/04/grand_valley_state_university_11.html</link>
<description>Source:mlive.com</description>
<pubDate>19 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>IBEW, Groups to give seniors some help with home maintenance</title>
<link>http://www.thereporter.com/news/ci_14908955</link>
<description>Source:thereporter.com</description>
<pubDate>19 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar energy a bright spot for states economy</title>
<link>http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2010/04/solar_energy_a_bright_spot_for.html</link>
<description>Source:nj.com</description>
<pubDate>19 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Electricians Lead Protest for Miners</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/04/16/us-canada-workers-rally-for-locked-out-california-borax-miners/</link>
<description>Source:blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>19 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Study: Construction Unions Strengthen Economy</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1004/100416_ConstructionStudy.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>16 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>In Vermont, nuke power faces a test</title>
<link>http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2010-04-15-nuclear-plants_N.htm</link>
<description>Source:usatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>16 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Nuclear PLA Brings Millions of Hours of Construction Labor</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1004/100414_TexasNuclearPLAr.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>16 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Workers Memorial Day Promotes Workplace Safety</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1003/100331_WorkersMemorialDay.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>16 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Can University System Meet its Solar Goal?</title>
<link>http://www.getsolar.com/blog/can-university-of-california-system-meet-its-solar-goal/5791/</link>
<description>Source:getsolar.com</description>
<pubDate>16 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>The big blow: Wind energy trends favor this state</title>
<link>http://newsok.com/the-big-blow-wind-energy-trends-favor-this-state/article/3454153</link>
<description>Source:newsok.com</description>
<pubDate>16 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>US solar capacity surges in 09 on incentives</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN159853820100415?type=marketsNews</link>
<description>Source:reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>16 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar pier plan hits regulatory reef</title>
<link>http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/features/green/2010/04/solar_pier_plan__regulator.html</link>
<description>Source:weblogs.baltimoresun.com</description>
<pubDate>16 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>






<item>
<title>Construction firm dck Worldwide finally heading to the South Side</title>
<link>http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/breaking/s_676824.html</link>
<description>Source:pittsburghlive.com</description>
<pubDate>16 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>






<item>
<title>In Vermont, nuke power faces a test</title>
<link>http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2010-04-15-nuclear-plants_N.htm</link>
<description>Source:usatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>16 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Recovery Report: GSA funds $4B in green building projects</title>
<link>http://phoenix.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2010/04/12/daily50.html</link>
<description>Source:phoenix.bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>16 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>New Winter Haven fire station blends old and new styles, features</title>
<link>http://www.newschief.com/article/20100416/NEWS/4165049/1021</link>
<description>Source:newschief.com</description>
<pubDate>16 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>IBEW Targets New Ozzies Restaurant</title>
<link>http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/gutcheck/2010/04/ibew_international_brotherhood_electrical_workers_union_labor_dispute_ozzies_ozzie_smith_restaurant_sports_bar_st_louis_food_blog_news_041410.php</link>
<description>Source:blogs.riverfronttimes.com</description>
<pubDate>13 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Frontier, Verizon eye Q2 close of deal</title>
<link>http://www.rbj.net/article.asp?aID=183585</link>
<description>Source:rbj.net</description>
<pubDate>15 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Kohls installs solar systems at Colorado stores</title>
<link>http://www.brighterenergy.org/8775/brief/solar-brief/kohls-installs-solar-systems-at-colorado-stores/</link>
<description>Source:brighterenergy.org</description>
<pubDate>15 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Verizon union succeeds in preventing deregulation effort for Internet Calls</title>
<link>http://blogs.wickedlocal.com/massmarkets/2010/04/14/verizon-union-succeeds-in-preventing-deregulation-effort-for-internet-calls/</link>
<description>Source:wickedlocal.com</description>
<pubDate>15 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Countys Solar Future Could Get Brighter</title>
<link>http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_14883915</link>
<description>Source:sltrib.com</description>
<pubDate>15 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>State Creates Offshore Wind Development Authority</title>
<link>http://offshorewindwire.com/2010/04/14/virginia-development-authority/</link>
<description>Source:offshorewindwire.com</description>
<pubDate>15 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Samsonite charging ahead with solar luggage</title>
<link>http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20002459-54.html</link>
<description>Source:news.cnet.com</description>
<pubDate>15 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>The rise of Big Solar: Growing pains</title>
<link>http://www.economist.com/business-finance/displaystory.cfm?story_id=15911021</link>
<description>Source:economist.com</description>
<pubDate>15 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Electrical workers donate $10,000 to Childrens Museum</title>
<link>http://tribstar.com/news/x552028623/Valley-electrical-workers-donate-10-000-to-Children-s-Museum</link>
<description>Source:tribstar.com</description>
<pubDate>15 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>NRC contests results of VY safety review</title>
<link>http://www.reformer.com/localnews/ci_14886513</link>
<description>Source:reformer.com</description>
<pubDate>13 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>PAISD seeks governmental immunity in prevailing wage suit</title>
<link>http://www.setexasrecord.com/news/226034-paisd-seeks-governmental-immunity-in-prevailing-wage-suit</link>
<description>Source:setexasrecord.com</description>
<pubDate>13 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Agrees to City Wage Freeze</title>
<link>http://www.kcchronicle.com/articles/2010/04/13/15061955/index.xml</link>
<description>Source:kcchronicle.com</description>
<pubDate>15 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>After 104 years, union leaves island for mainland</title>
<link>http://galvestondailynews.com/story/154977</link>
<description>Source:galvestondailynews.com</description>
<pubDate>15 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>IID reconsiders layoffs, effect to water department</title>
<link>http://www.ivpressonline.com/articles/2010/04/15/local_news/news08.txt</link>
<description>Source:ivpressonline.com</description>
<pubDate>13 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Joins Merrill Manufacturing strike</title>
<link>http://www.waow.com/Global/story.asp?S=12298142</link>
<description>Source:waow.com</description>
<pubDate>13 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Arab Electric Strike Ends, Details Kept Secret</title>
<link>http://www.thearabtribune.com/articles/2010/04/12/news/news141210.txt</link>
<description>Source:thearabtribune.com</description>
<pubDate>13 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New Financial Models for Rooftop Power on Commercial Buildings</title>
<link>http://blog.seattlepi.com/energy/archives/201564.asp</link>
<description>Source:blog.seattlepi.com</description>
<pubDate>13 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Cape Wind Letter : Can US hear foes and still act for public good?</title>
<link>http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/letters/articles/2010/04/12/can_us_hear_foes_and_still_act_for_public_good/</link>
<description>Source:boston.com</description>
<pubDate>13 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Cape Wind Letter : Nantucket Sound should be protected</title>
<link>http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/letters/articles/2010/04/12/nantucket_sound_should_be_protected/</link>
<description>Source:boston.com</description>
<pubDate>13 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Global wind power to rise 160% in 5 yrs</title>
<link>http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/global-wind-power-to-rise-1605-yrs-gwec_451451.html</link>
<description>Source:moneycontrol.com</description>
<pubDate>13 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Transit allies, foes plan to pack county meeting</title>
<link>http://www.journaltimes.com/news/local/article_26dadcba-4690-11df-8653-001cc4c002e0.html</link>
<description>Source:journaltimes.com</description>
<pubDate>13 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Joins Family Refuge Build</title>
<link>http://www.herald-review.com/news/local/article_dbdb2763-2352-57be-912d-ac8b7ae347a8.html</link>
<description>Source:herald-review.com</description>
<pubDate>13 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Blue collar jobs are on the rise</title>
<link>http://www.wthitv.com/dpp/news/local/Blue-collar-jobs-are-on-the-rise</link>
<description>Source:wthitv.com</description>
<pubDate>13 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Dow Jones plans large solar system for its N.J. campus</title>
<link>http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/energy/environment/2010-04-12-dowsolar12_ST_N.htm</link>
<description>Source:usatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>13 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Unions Strive to Adjust to 21st Century Work Dynamics</title>
<link>http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/business/stories.nsf/0/B0A68DF2EF7FC0C9862577010012F1AD?OpenDocument</link>
<description>Source:stltoday.com</description>
<pubDate>12 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Sewage Workers Contracts Bring Long-Delayed Raises</title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/12/nyregion/12sewage.html</link>
<description>Source:nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>12 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Lash: Be proactive with residential electrical licensing bill</title>
<link>http://vtdigger.org/2010/04/10/be-proactive-not-reactive-with-residential-electrical-licensing-bill/comment-page-1/</link>
<description>Source:vtdigger.org</description>
<pubDate>12 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar-panel plan draws heat in N.J.</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/90592554.html</link>
<description>Source:philly.com</description>
<pubDate>12 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Union volunteers fix up South Bend homes</title>
<link>http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20100411/News01/4110304/1130</link>
<description>Source:southbendtribune.com</description>
<pubDate>12 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Edison blankets warehouse roofs with solar panels</title>
<link>http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/energy/environment/2010-04-12-rooftopsolar12_CV_N.htm</link>
<description>Source:usatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>12 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Owners shoot down union fliers</title>
<link>http://mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=401716</link>
<description>Source:mywebtimes.com</description>
<pubDate>12 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW protests arena construction contract</title>
<link>http://www.dailyemerald.com/news/union-protests-arena-construction-contract-1.1312711</link>
<description>Source:dailyemerald.com</description>
<pubDate>9 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Schwarzenegger Appoints IBEW Biz Mgr</title>
<link>http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com/?p=67564</link>
<description>Source:sanfranciscosentinel.com</description>
<pubDate>9 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Layoffs Expected At Central Maine Power</title>
<link>http://www.wmtw.com/news/23091705/detail.html</link>
<description>Source:wmtw.com</description>
<pubDate>9 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW, unions push UTC proposal</title>
<link>http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/new-38644-illinois-bill.html</link>
<description>Source:the telegraph.com</description>
<pubDate>9 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Rattled job seekers turn to IBEW, Building Trades</title>
<link>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36122189/ns/business-careers/</link>
<description>Source:msnbc.msn.com</description>
<pubDate>9 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>FPL opens solar plant at Kennedy Space Center</title>
<link>http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20100409/BUSINESS/4090317/1006/NEWS01/FPL+opens+solar+plant+at+Kennedy+Space+Center</link>
<description>Source:floridatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>9 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Wind industry reports significant gains for '09</title>
<link>http://solar.coolerplanet.com/News/19712848-wind-industry-reports-significant-gains-for-09.aspx</link>
<description>Source:solar.coolerplanet.com</description>
<pubDate>9 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>184 power producers are given green light</title>
<link>http://www.thestar.com/business/article/792609--184-power-producers-are-given-green-light</link>
<description>Source:thestar.com</description>
<pubDate>9 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar business to build headquarters in NM</title>
<link>http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9EUSNT02.htm</link>
<description>Source:businessweek.com</description>
<pubDate>9 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Opinion : Closing Vermont Yankee Has Serious Consequences</title>
<link>http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20100408/OPINION02/4080325/My-Turn-Closing-Vermont-Yankee-has-serious-consequences</link>
<description>Source:burlingtonfreepress.com</description>
<pubDate>8 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Tech School Debuts New IBEW-built Scoreboard</title>
<link>http://www.wickedlocal.com/tewksbury/news/education/x998213027/Shawsheen-Tech-debuts-new-scoreboard</link>
<description>Source:wickedlocal.com</description>
<pubDate>8 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Unpaid days off a sacrifice for IBEW workers </title>
<link>http://www.shorenewstoday.com/news.php?id=8289</link>
<description>Source:shorenewstoday.com</description>
<pubDate>8 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>City employees voice concerns over negotiations</title>
<link>http://www.petersburgpilot.com/www/stories/040810unionnegotiations.htm</link>
<description>Source:petersburgpilot.com</description>
<pubDate>8 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Could Unions Help Make Mining Safer?</title>
<link>http://www.newsweek.com/id/236004</link>
<description>Source:newsweek.com</description>
<pubDate>8 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Union officials waiting to see furlough proposal in writing</title>
<link>http://www.theindependent.com/articles/2010/04/07/news/local/11685194.txt</link>
<description>Source:theindependent.com</description>
<pubDate>8 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar bill benefits jobs, consumers and environment</title>
<link>http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2010-04-07/services/bs-ed-solar-energy-in-maryland-20100407_1_solar-industry-standard-solar-electricity</link>
<description>Source:articles.baltimoresun.com</description>
<pubDate>8 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Constellation closes Criterion wind power deal</title>
<link>http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/bus/2010/04/08-13/Constellation-closes-Criterion-wind-power-deal.html</link>
<description>Source:hometownannapolis.com</description>
<pubDate>8 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Geothermal system replaces local fossil fuels</title>
<link>http://arbiteronline.com/2010/04/08/geothermal-system-replaces-local-fossil-fuels/</link>
<description>Source:hometownannapolis.com</description>
<pubDate>8 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Chevrons solar panels wont clean its oilfield</title>
<link>http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/apr/08/chevron-solar-panels-oilfield</link>
<description>Source:guardian.co.uk</description>
<pubDate>8 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Mediation for strike set today at Arab Electric Cooperative</title>
<link>http://www.al.com/business/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/business/127063179446080.xml&amp;coll=1</link>
<description>Source:al.com</description>
<pubDate>7 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Wind energy needs uniform laws, group says</title>
<link>http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20100407/BUSINESS/4070350/-1/watchdog/Wind-energy-needs-uniform-laws-group-says</link>
<description>Source:desmoinesregister.com</description>
<pubDate>7 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Wind power grid could meet all electricity needs</title>
<link>http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2010/04/wind-could-provide-steady-east-coast-power-study/1</link>
<description>Source:content.usatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>7 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Electricians Recruit Apprentices</title>
<link>http://readme.readmedia.com/Electricians-Recruit-Apprentices/1219139</link>
<description>Source:readme.readmedia.com</description>
<pubDate>7 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>KCC to have renewable energy program</title>
<link>http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20100406/NEWS01/4060314/KCC-to-have-renewable-energy-program</link>
<description>Source:battlecreekenquirer.com</description>
<pubDate>7 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Shipyard change gets mixed reactions</title>
<link>http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2010/04/shipyard_change_gets_mixed_reactions.html</link>
<description>Source: blog.gulflive.com</description>
<pubDate>7 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Swiss make 1st test of round-the-world solar plane</title>
<link>http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5goDxf8Obh9y8tOk6Nse1GMEmSXWgD9EU82TO1</link>
<description>Source: AP</description>
<pubDate>7 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Vermont Utility Sees Solar PV Increase</title>
<link>http://sunpluggers.com/states/vermont/2010/04/vermont-utility-sees-solar-pv-increase-000162.php</link>
<description>Source: sunpluggers.com</description>
<pubDate>7 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>AEC employees go on strike</title>
<link>http://www.thearabtribune.com/articles/2010/04/05/news/news14510.txt</link>
<description>Source:thearabtribune.com</description>
<pubDate>6 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>NYC Begins Hard, Long Slog to Energy Efficiency</title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2010/04/05/05greenwire-nyc-begins-hard-long-slog-to-energy-efficiency-78815.html</link>
<description>Source:nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>6 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Coming Soon: High-Speed Rail and 750,000 New Jobs</title>
<link>http://www.opposingviews.com/i/coming-soon-high-speed-rail-and-750-000-new-jobs</link>
<description>Source:opposingviews.com</description>
<pubDate>6 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Vermont Bridge Highlights Clash over PLAs</title>
<link>http://www.timesargus.com/article/20100403/NEWS01/4030329/1002/NEWS01</link>
<description>Source:timesargus.com</description>
<pubDate>6 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Measure hastens adoption of solar</title>
<link>http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/legislature/bal-md.solar06apr06,0,4997168.story</link>
<description>Source:baltimoresun.com</description>
<pubDate>6 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item> 


<item>
<title>Low-cost solar panels made in Cleveland working to change the world</title>
<link>http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/news_article.aspx?storyid=133742&amp;catid=3</link>
<description>Source:wkyc.com</description>
<pubDate>6 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item> 

<item>
<title>Chevron : Guilty of Greenwashing?</title>
<link>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/rtarbotton/detail??blogid=187&amp;entry_id=60628</link>
<description>Source:sfgate.com</description>
<pubDate>6 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item> 




<item>
<title>LES board selects Wyoming utility president for top job</title>
<link>http://www.journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_1f43501c-4123-11df-9c94-001cc4c03286.html</link>
<description>Source:journalstar.com</description>
<pubDate>6 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Union: OHare emergency center staff at breaking point</title>
<link>http://www.suntimes.com/news/cityhall/2136568,CST-NWS-overtime02.article</link>
<description>Source:suntimes.com</description>
<pubDate>6 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>West Va. Union Members To FCC: Dont Approve Verizon Deal</title>
<link>http://inthesetimes.com/working/entry/5778/west_virginia_union_members_rally_at_fcc_against_verizon-frontier_deal_and_/</link>
<description>Source:inthesetimes.com</description>
<pubDate>6 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Green Buildings to Hammer Out a $277 Billion Market</title>
<link>http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/green-buildings-to-hammer-out-a-277-billion-market,1234699.shtml</link>
<description>Source:earthtimes.org</description>
<pubDate>6 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Kohls Continues Environmental March</title>
<link>http://www.marketwatch.com/story/kohls-department-stores-announces-nationwide-volunteer-event-will-give-2-million-to-local-nonprofits-in-celebration-of-national-volunteer-week-and-earth-day-2010-04-06?reflink=MW_news_stmp</link>
<description>Source:marketwatch.com</description>
<pubDate>6 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Green Energy Bill Boosts Colorado Economy, IBEW Jobs</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1004/100405_EnergyBillBoostsColorado.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>6 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Political Action Spells J-O-B-S in Cleveland</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1004/06.0410.html</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>6 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Maine Local Gets Ready for Wind-Energy Revolution (EW)</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1004/11.0410.html</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>2 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Hard-hit Detroit Construction Local Looks to Future (EW)</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1004/05.0410.html</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>2 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New Study : Biz Saves Big on Green</title>
<link>http://southflorida.bizjournals.com/southflorida/stories/2010/03/29/daily34.html</link>
<description>Source:southflorida.bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>2 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Real Estate Professionals Getting into Energy Efficiency</title>
<link>http://www.stockmarketsreview.com/realestate/2010/03/31/educating-real-estate-professionals-in-energy-efficiency/</link>
<description>Source:stockmarketsreview.com</description>
<pubDate>2 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Naval Experts: Building New Destroyer Will Protect Nation, Boost Jobs</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1004/100401_BuildingNewDestroyer.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>2 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Mississippi Shipyard Workers Maintain Amphibious Transport Dock Ships</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1004/03.0410.html</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>2 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Laid-off CWLP workers return, union sues</title>
<link>http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/3998148</link>
<description>Source:istockanalyst.com</description>
<pubDate>2 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Unions protest at Uptown E. site</title>
<link>http://www.post-trib.com/news/porter/2131652,pcprotest.article</link>
<description>Source:post-trib.com</description>
<pubDate>2 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Green Buildings Would Save Families Estimated $1,668 per Year</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/04/02/coming-soon-high-speed-rail-and-750000-new-jobs/</link>
<description>Source:blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>2 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Green Buildings Would Save Families Estimated $1,668 per Year</title>
<link>http://www.pennenvironment.org/newsroom/energy/energy-program-news/green-buildings-would-save-pa-families-1668-per-year-cut-global-warming-pollution-state-federal-leaders-urged-to-help-promote-building-green</link>
<description>Source:pennenvironment.org</description>
<pubDate>1 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>$141M U.S. loan grant spurs Michigan solar cell plant</title>
<link>http://www.freep.com/article/20100401/BUSINESS06/100401035/1019/BUSINESS06/141M-U.S.-loan-grant-spurs-Michigan-solar-cell-plant</link>
<description>Source:freep.com</description>
<pubDate>1 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>U.S. solar startup says sold out through 2010</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6301G320100401</link>
<description>Source:reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>1 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>EVSO: Stimulus Dollars Creating Numerous Texas Solar Projects</title>
<link>http://www.marketwatch.com/story/evso-stimulus-dollars-creating-numerous-texas-solar-projects-2010-04-01?reflink=MW_news_stmp</link>
<description>Source:marketwatch.com</description>
<pubDate>1 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>SDGandE to buy geothermal power</title>
<link>http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/apr/01/sdge-to-buy-geothermal-power/</link>
<description>Source:signonsandiego.com</description>
<pubDate>1 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Council to set wind turbine standards</title>
<link>http://www.wkowtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12240080</link>
<description>Source:wkowtv.com</description>
<pubDate>1 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Foreign workers trigger union protest at Esquimalt Graving Dock this morning</title>
<link>http://www.timescolonist.com/business/Foreign+workers+trigger+union+protest+Esquimalt+Graving+Dock+this+morning/2747056/story.html</link>
<description>Source:timescolonist.com</description>
<pubDate>1 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Laid-off CWLP workers return, union sues</title>
<link>http://www.sj-r.com/carousel/x1859640168/IBEW-sues-over-CWLP-layoffs</link>
<description>Source:sj-r.com</description>
<pubDate>1 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>PV solar training available</title>
<link>http://www.windsorstar.com/technology/solar+training+available/2750913/story.html</link>
<description>Source:www.windsorstar.com</description>
<pubDate>1 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>End Of An Era For Omaha Plant </title>
<link>http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/89639637.html?ref=637</link>
<description>Source:wowt.com</description>
<pubDate>1 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Cash-Poor Cities Take On Unions </title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704059004575127991641216702.html</link>
<description>Source:online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>1 April 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Labor Secretary Solis kicks off Green-Up Bridgeport</title>
<link>http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Labor-secretary-kicks-off-Green-Up-Bridgeport-427638.php</link>
<description>Source:newstimes.com</description>
<pubDate>31 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Local 1 Biz Mgr on Languishing Labor</title>
<link>http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/editorialcommentary/story/2D09A48EC44A9CAD862576F5007E3978?OpenDocument</link>
<description>Source:stltoday.com</description>
<pubDate>31 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>CA Solar projects rush to beat deadline for subsidies</title>
<link>http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/energy/environment/2010-03-31-californiasolar31_CV_N.htm</link>
<description>Source: usatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>31 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Obama Overcomes GOP Resistance, Appoints NLRB Members</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1003/100330_ObamaOvercomesGOPResistance.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>31 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>House Nixes Tax Loophole, Sending Warning to Big Business</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1003/100329_HouseNixesTaxLoophole.htm</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>31 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Apprentice Program Supports Returning Vets (Audio)</title>
<link>http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1630473/KPLU.Local.News/Apprentice.Program.Supports.Returning.Vets</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>31 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Hearing to focus on Verizon service</title>
<link>http://www.masslive.com/metrowest/republican/index.ssf?/base/news-25/1270019761315230.xml&amp;coll=1</link>
<description>Source:masslive.com</description>
<pubDate>31 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>City holding furlough meetings</title>
<link>http://www.theindependent.com/articles/2010/03/30/news/local/11656576.txt</link>
<description>Source:theindependent.com</description>
<pubDate>31 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Comcast Workers Choose IBEW (EW)</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1004/02.0410.html</link>
<description>Source:ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>31 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>IBEW slams Frontiers high-risk, unsustainable business model</title>
<link>http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978129650</link>
<description>Source:news.gather.com</description>
<pubDate>29 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Massachusetts grapples with solar energy certification</title>
<link>http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/03/who-holds-the-power</link>
<description>Source:renewableenergyworld.com</description>
<pubDate>29 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW weighs in on major overhaul of unemployment law</title>
<link>http://www.projo.com/economy/unemployment_overhaul_03-29-10_MSHU39N_v10.3b304ad.html</link>
<description>Source:projo.com</description>
<pubDate>29 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Constellation Completes Major Solar and Wind Installation</title>
<link>http://www.marketwatch.com/story/constellation-energy-completes-solar-and-wind-installation-for-university-of-toledo-2010-03-29?reflink=MW_news_stmp</link>
<description>Source:marketwatch.com</description>
<pubDate>29 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>BP Solar closes its Maryland manufacturing plant, 320 jobs lost</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN2624097920100326?type=marketsNews</link>
<description>Source:reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>29 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar Power Inc. Wins 2.24-MW School Solar Project </title>
<link>http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/03/solar-power-inc-wins-2-24-mw-school-solar-project</link>
<description>Source:renewableenergyworld.com</description>
<pubDate>29 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Booming Residential Solar Market Creates Additional Green Collar Jobs</title>
<link>http://www.marketwatch.com/story/booming-residential-solar-market-in-arizona-drives-growth-creates-10-additional-green-collar-jobs-at-leading-surprise-solar-power-installation-company-arizona-pro-solar-2010-03-29?reflink=MW_news_stmp</link>
<description>Source:marketwatch.com</description>
<pubDate>29 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Letter: Build a solar, wind array</title>
<link>http://www.democratherald.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_7c6762ac-3934-11df-894b-001cc4c002e0.html</link>
<description>Source:democratherald.com</description>
<pubDate>29 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Green Building Tours Across the U.S.</title>
<link>http://www.dexigner.com/architecture/news-g20313.html</link>
<description>Source:dexigner.com</description>
<pubDate>29 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Former IBEW Electrician is Part of Growing Asbestos Case</title>
<link>http://www.stclairrecord.com/news/225595-gori-and-julian-add-more-asbestos-cases-to-st.-clair-county-docket</link>
<description>Source:stclairrecord.com</description>
<pubDate>24 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>State starts asking questions in storm probe</title>
<link>http://www.theday.com/article/20100323/BIZ02/303239957/1044</link>
<description>Source:theday.com</description>
<pubDate>24 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Study: China Leapfrogs U.S. in Renewable Investment</title>
<link>http://www.cleanskies.com/articles/study-china-leapfrogs-us-renewable-investment</link>
<description>Source:cleanskies.com</description>
<pubDate>24 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Chevron questing for the holy grail with new solar testing site</title>
<link>http://taintedgreen.com/green-business/chevron-questing-for-the-holy-grail-of-solar-power-with-new-testing-site/000592</link>
<description>Source:taintedgreen.com</description>
<pubDate>24 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Phase II of Town Center to change </title>
<link>http://www.seminolechronicle.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2010/03/24/4baa8a68e832b</link>
<description>Source:seminolechronicle.com</description>
<pubDate>24 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Maine governor signs bill encouraging development of smart grid transmission system</title>
<link>http://www.canadianbusiness.com/markets/market_news/article.jsp?content=D9ELOD2O0</link>
<description>Source:canadianbusiness.com</description>
<pubDate>24 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>KRM debate switches to development (VIDEO)</title>
<link>http://dailyreporter.com/blog/2010/03/24/krm-debate-switches-to-development/</link>
<description>Source:dailyreporter.com</description>
<pubDate>24 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Electricians union decries deskilling </title>
<link>http://www.journalofcommerce.com/article/id38095/article/id38095</link>
<description>Source: journalofcommerce.com</description>
<pubDate>24 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Chugach Electric OKs agreements with its IBEW workers</title>
<link>http://www.adn.com/2010/03/23/1196532/chugach-electric-oks-agreements.html</link>
<description>Source: adn.com</description>
<pubDate>24 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>City settles sewage wage increase deadlock, water rates will not go up</title>
<link>http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/brooklyn/2010/03/24/2010-03-24_city_settles_sewage_wage_deadlock.html</link>
<description>Source: nydailynews.com</description>
<pubDate>24 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Firefighters, city looking at new proposal</title>
<link>http://www.sj-r.com/breaking/x645477270/Firefighters-city-looking-at-new-proposal</link>
<description>Source: sj-r.com</description>
<pubDate>24 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW trying to stay competitive with less work available </title>
<link>http://www.ktvl.com/articles/less-1194428-local-union.html</link>
<description>Source:ktvl.com</description>
<pubDate>24 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Project labor agreements spark debate at three agencies</title>
<link>http://www.pe.com/localnews/stories/PE_News_Local_N_pla21.48b9cfc.html</link>
<description>Source: morningsun.net</description>
<pubDate>20 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>North FLA : 7,000 Area Construction Jobs Lost</title>
<link>http://www.news4jax.com/money/22890679/detail.html</link>
<description>Source: news4jax.com</description>
<pubDate>20 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Letter : This makes solar sense</title>
<link>http://www.fresnobee.com/2010/03/22/1868397/this-makes-solar-sense.html</link>
<description>Source: fresnobee.com</description>
<pubDate>20 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Chevron plans solar panel installation</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSSGE62L0CJ20100322?type=marketsNews</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>20 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW workers approve contract with Kansas Gas Service</title>
<link>http://www.morningsun.net/news/business/x645473197/BUSINESS-BRIEFS</link>
<description>Source: morningsun.net</description>
<pubDate>20 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Redding joins suit to block Proposition 16</title>
<link>http://www.redding.com/news/2010/mar/21/redding-joins-suit-to-block-proposition-16/</link>
<description>Source: morningsun.net</description>
<pubDate>20 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Local Donates $100,000 to Hospital</title>
<link>http://www.vancouversun.com/business/KUDOS+Corporate+Giving/2710472/story.html</link>
<description>Source: morningsun.net</description>
<pubDate>20 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>County may win big if Xcel flips power for 2 plants</title>
<link>http://www.greeleytribune.com/article/20100322/NEWS/100329923/1002&amp;parentprofile=1001</link>
<description>Source: greeleytribune.com</description>
<pubDate>20 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Bloomberg, IBEW, Reach Agreement</title>
<link>http://media-newswire.com/release_1114682.html</link>
<description>Source: media-newswire.com</description>
<pubDate>20 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Alcoa lowers solar power costs with special coated mirrors</title>
<link>http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/business/s_672397.html</link>
<description>Source: pittsburghlive.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>U.S. wind power growing fast but still lags</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1823683920100318?type=marketsNews</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>PUC listens to Proposition 16 debate</title>
<link>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/03/17/MNPC1CHDK7.DTL</link>
<description>Source: sfgate.com</description>
<pubDate>19 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Goldman loses bid to exclude pay from proxy vote</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1621958020100316</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>19 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>A renaissance in electrical contracting </title>
<link>http://www.sustainableindustries.com/energy/88270677.html</link>
<description>Source: sustainableindustries.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>On this date in 1967: Male operators answered the call </title>
<link>http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=205680</link>
<description>Source: readingeagle.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Owens Corning workers accept contract </title>
<link>http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20100319/NEWS01/3190305</link>
<description>Source: newarkadvocate.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Judge finds quote, lots of questions in IBEW, Vallejo contract case</title>
<link>http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_14707513?nclick_check=1</link>
<description>Source: contracostatimes.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Green building bill splits industry</title>
<link>http://dailyreporter.com/blog/2010/03/18/green-building-bill-splits-industry/</link>
<description>Source: dailyreporter.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Time to face facts on VY</title>
<link>http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20100319/OPINION02/3190350</link>
<description>Source: rutlandherald.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Energy Battle Plays Out Before State Commission</title>
<link>http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_14697545</link>
<description>Source: contracostatimes.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>County looks to change zoning code to aid wind energy turbines </title>
<link>http://www.pioneerlocal.com/highlandpark/news/2103331,lake-county-windenergy-031810-s1.article</link>
<description>Source: pioneerlocal.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Green Building Seminar Takes Place at College</title>
<link>http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20100318/NEWS/100319610/1005&amp;parentprofile=1058</link>
<description>Source:nevadaappeal.com</description>
<pubDate>18 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Organizer Looks to Unionize Green Industry</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1003/W100317_IBEWOrganizerLookstoOrganizeIndustry.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Workers rally, plead for more jobs</title>
<link>http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2011372957_unionrally18m.html</link>
<description>Source: seattletimes.nwsource.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>House Panel Votes to End Tax Break That Aided Verizon</title>
<link>http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-03-17/levin-proposes-ending-tax-shelter-that-helped-verizon-disney.html</link>
<description>Source: businessweek.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Chief Answers New Reactors Critics</title>
<link>http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/03/18/ibew-chief-answers-critics.aspx?admgarea=news</link>
<description>Source: ohsonline.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Signatory Jumps On Board, Installs backup solar system</title>
<link>http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20100318/NEWS02/3180397/1003/NEWS02</link>
<description>Source: rutlandherald.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>A rare glimpse into negotiations</title>
<link>http://www.redding.com/news/2010/mar/13/a-rare-glimpse-into-negotiations/</link>
<description>Source: redding.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Local 3 Mum on Sewer negotiations</title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/18/nyregion/18sewage.html?src=me</link>
<description>Source: nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW workers demonstrate outside WGME-TV</title>
<link>http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=115580&amp;catid=2</link>
<description>Source: wcsh6.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>CLandP reacts to claims of slow response; Rell launches probe into utility company</title>
<link>http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/ncadvertiser/news/localnews/52546-clap-reacts-to-claims-of-slow-response-rell-launches-probe-into-utility-company.html</link>
<description>Source: acorn-online.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>World : More Firms Join Desertec Solar Project</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/17/more-firms-join-desertec-solar-project/</link>
<description>Source:greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Villaraigosa proposes raising DWP rates to boost solar energy</title>
<link>http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_14681371?nclick_check=1</link>
<description>Source:contracostatimes.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Renewable energy strong despite recession</title>
<link>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/03/16/BU661CGJS9.DTL</link>
<description>Source:sfgate.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Akeena Solar Will Provide Installation Services for Lowes</title>
<link>http://www.marketwatch.com/story/akeena-solar-to-provide-installation-services-for-lowes-2010-03-17?reflink=MW_news_stmp</link>
<description>Source:marketwatch.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>New law impacts state solar projects</title>
<link>http://djcoregon.com/news/2010/03/16/new-law-impacts-state-solar-projects/</link>
<description>Source: djcoregon.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>NYSEG workers ratify agreement</title>
<link>http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100316/NEWS01/3160392/1112/NYSEG-workers-ratify-agreement</link>
<description>Source: pressconnects.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Verizon says worker not threatened by foreman</title>
<link>http://www.thedailyitemoflynn.com/articles/2010/03/17/news/news10.txt</link>
<description>Source: thedailyitemoflynn.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Five PSEG unions forgo raises to avert layoffs</title>
<link>http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2010/03/five_pseg_unions_forgo_raises.html</link>
<description>Source: nj.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Tech Students Learn Solar Panel Installation, Wetlands Institute to Benefit</title>
<link>http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/60053-tech+students+learn+solar+panel+installation+wetlands+institute+benefit</link>
<description>Source:capemaycountyherald.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Local conference to focus on green construction</title>
<link>http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/geyc_local-conference-to-focus-on-green-construction-848099.html</link>
<description>Source: tradingmarkets.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Political Pressure on NYSEG</title>
<link>http://www.newschannel34.com/news/local/story/Political-Pressure-on-NYSEG/loVLGNb2i0CSdZ8tF1f3og.cspx</link>
<description>Source: newschannel34.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>UPDATE:Southern-Turner Joint Venture To Buy First Solar Plant </title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100315-714121.html?mod=WSJ_Deals_LEFTLatestHeadlines</link>
<description>Source: online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Coaltion of Governors to Push Wind Energy in Washington </title>
<link>http://www.energyboom.com/wind/coaltion-gvoernors-push-wind-energy-washington</link>
<description>Source: energyboom.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Wind project developer floats $4B Offshore plan</title>
<link>http://www.freep.com/article/20100316/BUSINESS06/100316028/1322/Wind-project-developer-floats-4B-plan-for-Michigan</link>
<description>Source: freep.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Nevada Wind Turbine Factory to Create 1,000 Jobs, Backers Say</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/15/nevada-wind-turbine-factory-to-create-1000-jobs-backers-say/</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>16 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Hearing this evening may break deadlock between Redding and IBEW-Electric</title>
<link>http://www.redding.com/news/2010/mar/15/impasse-hearing-evening-between-ibew-electric-and-/</link>
<description>Source: redding.com</description>
<pubDate>15 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Verizon employees rally for quote, threatened co-worker</title>
<link>http://www.itemlive.com/articles/2010/03/15/news/news04.txt</link>
<description>Source:itemlive.com</description>
<pubDate>15 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Institute Graduates First Green Technicians Class</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/03/15/ibew-institute-graduates-first-green-technicians-class/</link>
<description>Source:blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>15 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>White House contracting proposal could have big impact on construction industry</title>
<link>http://dailycaller.com/2010/03/01/white-house-contracting-proposal-could-have-big-impact-on-construction-industry/</link>
<description>Source:dailycaller.com</description>
<pubDate>15 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>IBEW, United Way Team Up for Culinary Event</title>
<link>http://www.chieftain.com/articles/2010/03/14/news/local/doc4b9c76499fd2b348698317.txt</link>
<description>Source:chieftain.com</description>
<pubDate>15 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Green technology is the answer to the increasing cost of energy</title>
<link>http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/mar/14/green-technology-is-the-answer-to-the-in/?newswatch</link>
<description>Source: vindy.com</description>
<pubDate>15 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Cheers, boos follow renewable energy bill (VIDEO)</title>
<link>http://dailyreporter.com/blog/2010/03/12/renewable-energy-bill-splits-state/</link>
<description>Source: dailyreporter.com</description>
<pubDate>15 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Responsible Bidder Ordinance Passes </title>
<link>http://mywabashvalley.com/content/fulltext/?cid=107191</link>
<description>Source: mywabashvalley.com</description>
<pubDate>11 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Plant to bring green-job windfall</title>
<link>http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/mar/12/plant-bring-green-job-windfall/</link>
<description>Source: lasvegassun.com</description>
<pubDate>11 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>PSEG rolling out renewable energy plan for New Jersey</title>
<link>http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/science-updates/pseg-rolling-out-renewable-energy-plan-for-new-jersey</link>
<description>Source: newjerseynewsroom.com</description>
<pubDate>11 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Former IBEW Electrician Files Asbestos Lawsuit</title>
<link>http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/blog/asbestos-news-roundup-31110-02973.html</link>
<description>Source: lawyersandsettlements.com</description>
<pubDate>11 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Renewable energy also needs to be sustainable energy</title>
<link>http://www.hpj.com/archives/2010/mar10/mar15/renewableenergymacodrsr.cfm</link>
<description>Source: hpj.com</description>
<pubDate>11 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar Power Up Your iPhone</title>
<link>http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/solar-power-up-your-iphone/</link>
<description>Source:gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>11 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Nassau Countys 911 center gets solar roof</title>
<link>http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/nassau-county-s-911-center-gets-solar-roof-1.1805978</link>
<description>Source:newsday.com</description>
<pubDate>11 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Union Membership Down In Hawaii</title>
<link>http://www.kitv.com/news/22794177/detail.html</link>
<description>Source: kitv.com</description>
<pubDate>11 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Expresses quote, Buyers Remorse on Massa</title>
<link>http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2010/03/rep-eric-massas-bankrollers-an.html</link>
<description>Source: opensecrets.org</description>
<pubDate>11 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Emera to Acquire Maine and Maritimes Corporation</title>
<link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/emera-to-acquire-maine--maritimes-corporation-87453642.html</link>
<description>Source: prnewswire.com</description>
<pubDate>11 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Session brings groups to Capitol</title>
<link>http://www.austindailyherald.com/news/2010/mar/12/session-brings-groups-capitol/</link>
<description>Source: austindailyherald.com</description>
<pubDate>11 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Redding council will consider long-running contract dispute with REU workers</title>
<link>http://www.redding.com/news/2010/mar/12/redding-council-will-consider-long-running-with/</link>
<description>Source: redding.com</description>
<pubDate>11 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>In Memorium : IBEW Business Manager Towsley Dies at 66 (Tributes Here)</title>
<link>http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/central_new_york_labor_leader.html</link>
<description>Source: syracuse.com</description>
<pubDate>11 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Thousands Rally in D.C. to Challenge Health Insurance Executives</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1003/100310_ThousandsRallytoChallengeHealthExecutives.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>11 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>The IBEW Pushes for Job Opportunities Amid Downturn</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1003/01.0310.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>11 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Facing Mass Lay-Offs, Whirlpool Workers Choose to Fight Company</title>
<link>http://inthesetimes.com/working/entry/5665/facing_mass_lay-offs_whirlpool_workers_choose_to_fight_company/</link>
<description>Source:inthesetimes.com</description>
<pubDate>11 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Congressional Roadblocks and Wind Power</title>
<link>http://seekingalpha.com/article/193138-congressional-roadblocks-and-wind-power</link>
<description>Source:seekingalpha.com</description>
<pubDate>11 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>US-REG and A-Power To Build 1.1-GW Wind Turbine Production Plant in Nevada</title>
<link>http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/03/us-reg-a-power-american-nevada-group-to-build-1-1-gw-wind-turbine-production-plant-in-nevada</link>
<description>Source:renewableenergyworld.com</description>
<pubDate>11 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Volunteers repairing North Portland homes drive diversity</title>
<link>http://djcoregon.com/news/2010/03/10/volunteers-repairing-north-portland-homes-bldgc/</link>
<description>Source: djcoregon.com</description>
<pubDate>11 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Area residents complete studies at IBEW Local 164 Training Academy </title>
<link>http://www.northjersey.com/community/announcements/87307182_Locals_complete_studies_at_IBEW_Training_Academy.html</link>
<description>Source: northjersey.com</description>
<pubDate>11 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>CMP Union Ratifies New Contract</title>
<link>http://www.wmtw.com/news/22789901/detail.html</link>
<description>Source: wmtw.com</description>
<pubDate>9 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>EVSO: New Report Outlines Bold Vision for Solar in the US</title>
<link>http://www.marketwatch.com/story/evso-new-report-outlines-bold-vision-for-solar-in-the-us-2010-03-10?reflink=MW_news_stmp</link>
<description>Source: marketwatch.com</description>
<pubDate>10 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Clain : The economy worsens due to Vermont Senats reckless agenda</title>
<link>http://vtdigger.org/2010/03/09/the-economy-worsens-due-to-vermont-senate%E2%80%99s-reckless-agenda/</link>
<description>Source: vtdigger.org</description>
<pubDate>9 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Panelists criticize space plan</title>
<link>http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20100310/NEWS02/3100346/1006/news01/Panelists+criticize+space+plan</link>
<description>Source: floridatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>9 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar project at Texas Southern receives national endorsement</title>
<link>http://solar.coolerplanet.com/News/19659882-solar-energy-project-underway-at-texas-southern-university-receives-national-endorsement.aspx</link>
<description>Source:solar.coolerplanet.com</description>
<pubDate>9 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar start-up gets federal boost to build new plants</title>
<link>http://www.sacbee.com/2010/03/10/2595673/roseville-solar-start-up-gets.html</link>
<description>Source:sacbee.com</description>
<pubDate>10 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Home Depot cuts greenhouse emissions and energy usage in U.S. stores</title>
<link>http://solar.coolerplanet.com/News/19654674-home-depot-cuts-greenhouse-emissions-and-energy-usage-in-u-s-stores.aspx</link>
<description>Source:solar.coolerplanet.com</description>
<pubDate>9 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Judge: Illinois Commission Should Oppose Frontier-Verizon Deal</title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100309-715891.html?mod=WSJ_Deals_LEFTLatestHeadlines</link>
<description>Source: online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>9 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Members Instrumental in Major United Way Campaign</title>
<link>http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/mar/08/united-way-recognizes-fpl-group-for-outstanding-wo/</link>
<description>Source: tcpalm.com</description>
<pubDate>9 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Institute Certifies First Green Technicians</title>
<link>http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?ID=40524</link>
<description>Source: insideindianabusiness.com</description>
<pubDate>10 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Electricians Recruit Apprentices</title>
<link>http://readme.readmedia.com/Electricians-Recruit-Apprentices/1160135</link>
<description>Source: readme.readmedia.com</description>
<pubDate>10 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Landmark IBEW Lawsuit Targets Executives at Goldman Sachs</title>
<link>http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503983_162-20000182-503983.html</link>
<description>Source: cbsnews.com</description>
<pubDate>9 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Pursuing solar energy</title>
<link>http://toledoblade.com/article/20100309/OPINION02/100309713/-1/OPINION</link>
<description>Source:toledoblade.com</description>
<pubDate>9 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Colorado Shoots for 30% Renewable Energy by 2020, a Stark Contrast to Its Neighbors</title>
<link>http://solveclimate.com/blog/20100309/colorado-shoots-30-renewable-energy-2020-stark-contrast-its-neighbors</link>
<description>Source:solveclimate.com</description>
<pubDate>9 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Exelon Nuclear In Cordova Adding Temporary Jobs</title>
<link>http://www.kwqc.com/Global/story.asp?S=12092747</link>
<description>Source: kwqc.com</description>
<pubDate>9 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Supreme Court upholds labour board rulings</title>
<link>http://www.thetelegram.com/index.cfm?sid=331683&amp;sc=79</link>
<description>Source: thetelegram.com</description>
<pubDate>9 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Blaze Inspires Union Members Musical Tribute</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1003/W100304_MembersMusicalTribute.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>9 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Chicago IBEW Leader Honored By Faith Group</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1003/100305_ChicagoLeaderHonored.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>9 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Diversity and Inclusion Program Builds Unions Strength (EW Online)</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1003/04.0310.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>9 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Hancock-Wood terminates collective bargaining deal with union</title>
<link>http://www.wfin.com/localnews201.asp?id=4495&amp;storyno=9</link>
<description>Source: wfin.com</description>
<pubDate>3 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Cassidy: A real Silicon Valley power broker steps down</title>
<link>http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_14514882?nclick_check=1</link>
<description>Source:mercurynews.com</description>
<pubDate>3 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Exelon announces $300M upgrade project</title>
<link>http://www.qctimes.com/news/local/article_af959618-2894-11df-b560-001cc4c002e0.html</link>
<description>Source:qctimes.com</description>
<pubDate>3 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Speech stirs pot over gambling expansion</title>
<link>http://www.dailynewstranscript.com/news/x1526284574/DeLeo-speech-stirs-pot-over-gambling-expansion</link>
<description>Source:dailynewstranscript.com</description>
<pubDate>8 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>From Peas to Solar Power</title>
<link>http://solar.coolerplanet.com/News/3081001-from-peas-to-solar-power.aspx</link>
<description>Source:solar.coolerplanet.com</description>
<pubDate>8 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Upstate Author : Forget solar, think hydro </title>
<link>http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909005&amp;category=OPINION</link>
<description>Source:timesunion.com</description>
<pubDate>8 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Obama pledges billions to develop clean energy </title>
<link>http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2010/03/obama-pledges-billions-to-develop-clean-energy/1</link>
<description>Source:content.usatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>8 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Community College teaching wind farm worker skills</title>
<link>http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2011288557_apwawindschool.html</link>
<description>Source:seattletimes.nwsource.com</description>
<pubDate>8 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>San Diego News Site Labels Anti-PLA Op-Ed quote, Huckster Propaganda</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10daily/1003/100305SanDiegoNewsSiteLabelsAnti-PLAOp-Ed.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>8 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Report: State Missed Out on Solar Industry Jobs</title>
<link>http://www.solarglazingmag.com/?p=2724</link>
<description>Source: solarglazingmag.com</description>
<pubDate>5 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Bar Harbor rejects Walsh hotel</title>
<link>http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45993.html</link>
<description>Source:mainebiz.biz</description>
<pubDate>8 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Acadia research center nets $4.7M for Conversion</title>
<link>http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45990.html</link>
<description>Source:mainebiz.biz</description>
<pubDate>8 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Comcast Repair Techs Choose IBEW</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/03/05/comcast-repair-techs-choose-ibew/</link>
<description>Source:blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>8 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Provides Middle School with Electrical Academy, First Such Program In The Nation</title>
<link>http://www.northescambia.com/?p=15115</link>
<description>Source: northescambia.com</description>
<pubDate>3 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>1.6-MW Sharp Solar Array at Denver International Airport Goes Online</title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/03/realestate/03jamestown.html</link>
<description>Source: nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>3 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Heated Debate Over Responsible Bidder Proposal Pushed by IBEW</title>
<link>http://mywabashvalley.com/content/fulltext/?cid=105911</link>
<description>Source: mywabashvalley.com</description>
<pubDate>5 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Despite Wynn, gaming board will continue to fine Foxwoods</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/philly/business/homepage/20100303_Wynn_to_make_pitch_for_S__Phila__casino.html</link>
<description>Source: philly.com</description>
<pubDate>5 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW: Vermont State Senate is great jobs killer</title>
<link>http://vtdigger.org/2010/02/26/the-state-senate-vermont%E2%80%99s-great-jobs-killer/</link>
<description>Source: vtdigger.com</description>
<pubDate>5 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>City Council considering ban on sex criminals on city job sites</title>
<link>http://www.patriotledger.com/news/cops_and_courts/x699612729/Quincy-considering-ban-on-sex-criminals-on-city-job-sites</link>
<description>Source: patriotledger.com</description>
<pubDate>5 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Community College, IBEW Partner on Wind Turbine Training</title>
<link>http://www.citytowninfo.com/career-and-education-news/articles/oklahoma-city-community-college-interview-quick-path-to-skilled-workforce-entry-10030303</link>
<description>Source: citytowninfo.com</description>
<pubDate>5 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW uneasy about recent ACS layoffs</title>
<link>http://newsminer.com/view/full_story/6578140/article-IBEW-uneasy-about-recent-ACS-layoffs?instance=home_news_window_left_bullets</link>
<description>Source: newsminer.com</description>
<pubDate>3 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
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<item>
<title>Some NYSEG call center workers outraged at union deal to cut salaries</title>
<link>http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100303/BUSINESS/3030397/1109/Some-NYSEG-call-center-workers-outraged-at-union-deal-to-cut-salaries</link>
<description>Source: stargazette.com</description>
<pubDate>3 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Proposed Bill Would Protect Retirees in Bankruptcies</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10daily/1003/100303_Bill_Protects_Retirees.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>4 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Minnesota Senator Introduces, quote, Cash for Jobs Bill</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1003/100303_CashforJobsBill.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>4 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>IPL retirees, union continue fight over plan funding</title>
<link>http://www.ibj.com/ipl-retirees-union-continue-fight-over-plan-funding-/PARAMS/article/18451</link>
<description>Source: ibj.com</description>
<pubDate>4 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Laid Off Springfield Workers Fight Back</title>
<link>http://illinoishomepage.net/content/fulltext/?cid=136012</link>
<description>Source:illinoishomepage.net</description>
<pubDate>4 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Foxwoods Casino project gets a reprieve from Pennsylvania Gaming Board</title>
<link>http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2010/03/foxwoods_casino_project_gets_a.html</link>
<description>Source:pennlive.com</description>
<pubDate>4 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Construction Industry Titan James Ryley Retiring from Cupertino Electric</title>
<link>http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/construction-industry-titan-james-ryley-retiring-from-cupertino-electric,1185246.shtml</link>
<description>Source: earthtimes.org</description>
<pubDate>3 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Retiree Named GP Friendly Sons Man of the Year</title>
<link>http://www.timesleader.com/pittstondispatch/news/Marty_Quinn_GP_Friendly_Sons__lsquo_Man_of_the_Year_rsquo__02-28-2010.html</link>
<description>Source: timesleader.com</description>
<pubDate>3 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Backers of renewable-energy bill foresee 23,477 new jobs</title>
<link>http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_14501938</link>
<description>Source: denverpost.com</description>
<pubDate>3 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>





<item>
<title>With IBEW, Governator Talks Clean Energy in the Valley</title>
<link>http://www.kpsplocal2.com/mostpopular/story/governor-schwarzenegger-palm-springs-ihub/t57kPqoFC0y7WwsHRQMNcg.cspx</link>
<description>Source: kpsplocal2.com</description>
<pubDate>3 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Members challenge layoffs at CWLP</title>
<link>http://www.sj-r.com/carousel/x776892132/IBEW-challenges-CWLP-layoffs</link>
<description>Source: sj-r.com</description>
<pubDate>3 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Redesigned ElectricTV.net Brings NECA-IBEW into Sharper View</title>
<link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/redesigned-electrictvnet-brings-electrical-industry-neca-ibew-into-sharper-view-85834747.html</link>
<description>Source: prnewswire.com</description>
<pubDate>3 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Troublemakers Go to School</title>
<link>http://inthesetimes.com/working/entry/5639/troublemakers_go_to_school_in_boston/</link>
<description>Source:inthesetimes.com</description>
<pubDate>3 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Members Donate Time and Materials</title>
<link>http://www.democratherald.com/news/local/article_a6c2e2f0-2576-11df-97ec-001cc4c03286.html</link>
<description>Source:democratherald.com</description>
<pubDate>3 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Labor Strife at WGME-TV</title>
<link>http://www.downeast.com/media-mutt/2010/february/labor-strife-wgme</link>
<description>Source: downeast.com</description>
<pubDate>1 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Labor, business and community leaders commend legislative supporters of Vermont Yankee</title>
<link>http://vtdigger.org/2010/02/26/labor-business-and-community-leaders-commend-legislative-supporters-of-vermont-yankee/</link>
<description>Source: vtdigger.com</description>
<pubDate>1 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Team Makes Super Bowl Work</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/02/28/ibew-team-makes-super-bowl-work/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>1 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Unique Wind Turbine Training Program Prepares NECA, IBEW Team for Green Success</title>
<link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/unique-wind-turbine-training-program-prepares-neca-ibew-team-for-green-success---now-on-electrictvnet-85396602.html</link>
<description>Source: prnewswire.com</description>
<pubDate>1 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Labor council elects officers</title>
<link>http://www.sj-r.com/breaking/x1694769122/Labor-council-elects-officers</link>
<description>Source: sj-r.com</description>
<pubDate>1 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Local residents graduate industry training</title>
<link>http://www.recordernewspapers.com/articles/2010/02/26/the_progress/news/doc4b866b430f6c3501114581.txt</link>
<description>Source: recordernewspapers.com</description>
<pubDate>1 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>NASA Workers Launch Effort to Save Jobs</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/02/27/nasa-workers-launch-effort-to-save-jobs/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>1 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Panel to examine space budget impact</title>
<link>http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20100228/NEWS02/2280338/1006/NEWS01/Panel+to+examine+space+budget+impact</link>
<description>Source:floridatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>1 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>City budget crisis: More than 100 layoffs, rotating firehouse closures</title>
<link>http://www.sj-r.com/breaking/x1570102691/Budget-constraints-force-closure-of-city-fire-houses-on-rotating-basis</link>
<description>Source: sj-r.com</description>
<pubDate>1 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Kyocera To Set Up U.S. Solar Panel Plant - Report </title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100228-703477.html?mod=WSJ_World_MIDDLEHeadlinesAsia</link>
<description>Source: online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>1 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title> An Exercise To Model a quote, Solar Radiation Katrina </title>
<link>http://news.slashdot.org/story/10/03/01/0117248/An-Exercise-To-Model-a-Solar-Radiation-Katrina</link>
<description>Source: news.slashdot.org</description>
<pubDate>1 March 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Bloom vs. Solar: Which One Is Best?</title>
<link>http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2010/02/bloom-vs-solar-which-one-is-best/</link>
<description>Source: wired.com</description>
<pubDate>25 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar project called a national model</title>
<link>http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20100225/COMMUNITIES/302250005/1005/NEWS01/Morris-County-s-solar-project-called-a-national-model</link>
<description>Source: dailyrecord.com</description>
<pubDate>25 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Utility Makes Leasing An Option For Solar Panels</title>
<link>http://www.upi.com/Business_News/2010/02/24/TXU-to-lease-solar-panels-in-Texas/UPI-25401267045407/</link>
<description>Source: upi.com</description>
<pubDate>25 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Whirlpool Warns Workers to Skip Friday Rally</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/02/24/breaking-whirlpool-warns-workers-to-skip-friday-rally/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>25 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar bill will help Californias energy future</title>
<link>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/02/24/ED7T1C63QA.DTL</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>25 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>LIPA is at a crossroads</title>
<link>http://libn.com/blog/2010/02/24/law-lipa-is-at-a-crossroads/</link>
<description>Source: libn.com</description>
<pubDate>24 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Concern rises on solar panel safety</title>
<link>http://www.theage.com.au/national/concern-rises-on-solar-panel-safety-20100219-oj6e.html</link>
<description>Source:theage.com.au</description>
<pubDate>24 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Unions protest County green funds decision</title>
<link>http://www.ivpressonline.com/articles/2010/02/25/local_news/news02.txt</link>
<description>Source: ivpressonline.com</description>
<pubDate>24 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>City Manager acted within his authority</title>
<link>http://www.rgj.com/article/20100224/FERNLEY01/2240354/1306/FERNLEY/City-Manager-acted-within-his-authority</link>
<description>Source: rgj.com</description>
<pubDate>24 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>More city unions turn down deal; potential layoffs climb to 37</title>
<link>http://www.sj-r.com/breaking/x1650254028/Public-works-union-rejects-concessions-7-layoffs-coming</link>
<description>Source: sj-r.com</description>
<pubDate>24 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Union, Savy Helped Electrical Contractor Stay In Business for 90 Years</title>
<link>http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/news/2059426,2_1_AU21_WIND_S1-100221.article</link>
<description>Source: suburbanchicagonews.com</description>
<pubDate>24 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>New DOE Estimates Increase in Wind Power </title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/greenliving/85204397.html</link>
<description>Source: philly.com</description>
<pubDate>24 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Chevron adds solar power to area mine</title>
<link>http://www.upi.com/Science_News/Resource-Wars/2010/02/24/Chevron-adds-solar-power-to-area-mine/UPI-34411267019597/</link>
<description>Source: upi.com</description>
<pubDate>24 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Renewable Energy Industry Flexes its Muscles</title>
<link>http://solar.calfinder.com/blog/solar-politics/renewable-energy-industry-flexes-its-muscles/</link>
<description>Source: solar.calfinder.com</description>
<pubDate>24 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Talks continue as 14 Galloway officers get layoff notices</title>
<link>http://www.shorenewstoday.com/news.php?id=7494</link>
<description>Source: shorenewstoday.com</description>
<pubDate>24 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Dodgy solar panels spark fire concerns</title>
<link>http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2010/s2822913.htm</link>
<description>Source: abc.net.au</description>
<pubDate>24 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Kane debates guidelines for wind turbines</title>
<link>http://www.newsregister.com/article/43402-farnham+electric039s+electrifying+90+years</link>
<description>Source: newsregister.com</description>
<pubDate>24 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Costly threads</title>
<link>http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2010/02/21/opinion/6954917.txt</link>
<description>Source: thesunchronicle.com</description>
<pubDate>24 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>IBM, Johnson Controls partner on green buildings</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN2219335920100222?type=marketsNews</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>23 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>That other important issue at Vermont Yankee</title>
<link>http://vtdigger.org/2010/02/23/that-other-important-issue-at-vermont-yankee/</link>
<description>Source: vtdigger.org</description>
<pubDate>23 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Electrical Contractor gets $191,000 energy grant</title>
<link>http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/energy-36703-state-electric.html</link>
<description>Source: thetelegraph.com</description>
<pubDate>23 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Big Calif. solar project gets tentative OK from US</title>
<link>http://www.cbs8.com/Global/story.asp?S=12027120</link>
<description>Source:cbs8.com</description>
<pubDate>23 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Diversity is key, IBEW Business Manager says</title>
<link>http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/feb/19/diversity-is-key-labor-official-says/</link>
<description>Source: vindy.com</description>
<pubDate>23 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Little Gray Switch Is a Hot-Button Issue for Solar Homeowners</title>
<link>http://sunpluggers.com/2010/02/disconnect-switch-hot-button-issue-for-solar-owners-000100.php</link>
<description>Source: sunpluggers.com</description>
<pubDate>23 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Eli Lilly criticized for CEO compensation</title>
<link>http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=73926</link>
<description>Source:idsnews.com</description>
<pubDate>23 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>The Long Road to an Alternative-Energy Future </title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704757904575077312569582760.html?mod=googlenews_wsj</link>
<description>Source: online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>22 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Rendell: New Solar Energy Investments to Help Businesses, Cut Expenses </title>
<link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/governor-rendell-new-solar-energy-investments-to-help-businesses-municipalities-conserve-energy-cut-expenses-84952062.html</link>
<description>Source: prnewswire.com</description>
<pubDate>22 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Pension cuts expected for some Delphi union retirees </title>
<link>http://www.jsonline.com/business/84926402.html</link>
<description>Source: jsonline.com</description>
<pubDate>22 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>School closed for probe into wiring problems after teacher is shocked</title>
<link>http://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2010/02/21/news/doc4b80bde16110a823214341.txt</link>
<description>Source: registercitizen.com</description>
<pubDate>22 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW argues in appeals court to try to save Vallejo contract</title>
<link>http://www.timesheraldonline.com/news/ci_14439361</link>
<description>Source:timesheraldonline.com</description>
<pubDate>22 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Texas envisioned as solar power leader</title>
<link>http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/healthscience/stories/DN-solarhomes_22met.ART0.State.Edition1.4bb1d54.html</link>
<description>Source:dallasnews.com</description>
<pubDate>22 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>2nd music benefit to aid roofers shocked on job</title>
<link>http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2010/02/20/news/shoreline/b1-brmoody0220.txt</link>
<description>Source: nhregister.com</description>
<pubDate>22 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Union Supports Myriad of Charitable Causes</title>
<link>http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/city/article/961705</link>
<description>Source:telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com</description>
<pubDate>22 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>2 named to lead Camco agency</title>
<link>http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20100220/NEWS01/2200345/1006/news01/2-named-to-lead-Camco-agency</link>
<description>Source: courierpostonline.com</description>
<pubDate>22 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Building Trades say nuclear plant construction means jobs</title>
<link>http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?news_6_4369</link>
<description>Source:workdayminnesota.org</description>
<pubDate>22 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>






<item>
<title>Ralliers decry Wall Street and D.C., call for changes and jobs</title>
<link>http://www.missoulian.com/news/local/article_42d8faba-1d18-11df-bbed-001cc4c002e0.html</link>
<description>Source: missoulian.com</description>
<pubDate>18 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Cape Wind saga gets new twist </title>
<link>http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/greenblog/2010/02/_by_beth_daley_globe_6.html</link>
<description>Source: boston.com</description>
<pubDate>18 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Facing Unemployment</title>
<link>http://www.kyma.com/slp.php?idN=3273&amp;cat=News</link>
<description>Source: kyma.com</description>
<pubDate>18 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Developer Proposes 30,000 Solar Dishes in Calif. Desert</title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2010/02/19/19greenwire-developer-proposes-30000-solar-dishes-in-calif-19323.html</link>
<description>Source: nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>18 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>LABOR: State of the unions </title>
<link>http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/news/articles/2010/02/LABOR-State-of-the-unions/</link>
<description>Source: rochestercitynewspaper.com</description>
<pubDate>18 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar plant gets $2.9 million grant </title>
<link>http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/feb/18/solar-plant-boulder-city-gets-29-million-grant/</link>
<description>Source: lasvegassun.com</description>
<pubDate>18 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Town Goes Solar, With Promised Savings of $2M</title>
<link>http://www.telegram.com/article/20100219/NEWS/2190507</link>
<description>Source: telegram.com</description>
<pubDate>18 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar Panels To Help Power Water Plant</title>
<link>http://wjz.com/wireapnewsmd/Solar.panels.to.2.1505200.html</link>
<description>Source: wjz.com</description>
<pubDate>18 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>TVA enters contract to purchase wind power</title>
<link>http://www.thedailysentinel.com/story.lasso?ewcd=55108ac35305bc04</link>
<description>Source: thedailysentinel.com</description>
<pubDate>18 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>WMEC to build Largest Solar Facility in New England</title>
<link>http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/20100218wmeco_to_build_solar_plant_in_pittsfield/srvc=business&amp;position=also</link>
<description>Source: bostonherald.com</description>
<pubDate>17 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Maryland aims for 100,000 solar rooftops in 10 years</title>
<link>http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/features/green/2010/02/maryland_aims_for_100000_solar.html</link>
<description>Source: weblogs.baltimoresun.com</description>
<pubDate>17 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Organizes Big Rally at Whirlpool</title>
<link>http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?ID=40184#middle</link>
<description>Source: insideindianabusiness.com</description>
<pubDate>17 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Electricians claim they were underpaid on Beaumont, Port Arthur school projects  </title>
<link>http://www.setexasrecord.com/news/224827-electricians-claim-they-were-underpaid-on-beaumont-port-arthur-school-projects</link>
<description>Source: setexasrecord.com</description>
<pubDate>17 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Fighting for Our Fighting Women (EW)</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1002/WhoWeAre.0210.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>18 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Mexican State Power Firm Hires Laid Off Distribution Workers</title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100216-714557.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines</link>
<description>Source: online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>18 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Organizing Push Spurs Local Union Growth in Texas (EW)</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1002/03.0210.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>18 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Pres Announces First New Nuclear Loan Guarantee</title>
<link>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4eyH2haWWU&amp;feature=youtube_gdata</link>
<description>Source: youtube.com</description>
<pubDate>18 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Firedog Lake : Obamas Atomic Blunder</title>
<link>http://seminal.firedoglake.com/diary/30159</link>
<description>Source: seminal.firedoglake.com</description>
<pubDate>17 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Nike, Starbucks, other Northwest businesses push Congress for clean energy economy</title>
<link>http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2010/02/nike_starbucks_other_nw_busine.html</link>
<description>Source: oregonlive.com</description>
<pubDate>17 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>In Spite of Clean Energy Gold Rush, US Lags Behind World</title>
<link>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-northrop/the-clean-energy-gold-rus_b_463888.html</link>
<description>Source: huffingtonpost.com</description>
<pubDate>17 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW energy efficiency programs help region reduce carbon footprint</title>
<link>http://nwitimes.com/special-section/now/regional/article_fc9a2b7e-7c37-5359-b084-509d60a5b896.html</link>
<description>Source: nwitimes.com</description>
<pubDate>17 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Ontario electrical industry reaches agreement for labour peace </title>
<link>http://dcnonl.com/article/id37548</link>
<description>Source: dcnonl.com</description>
<pubDate>17 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>NV Energys planned cuts spark protest</title>
<link>http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/nve_nv-energy-s-planned-cuts-spark-protest-768380.html</link>
<description>Source: tradingmarkets.com</description>
<pubDate>17 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Pres Will Visit IBEW Training Center Today</title>
<link>http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2010/02/the-presidential-planner-10.html</link>
<description>Source: blogs.abcnews.com</description>
<pubDate>15 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Pres : Yes to 2 New Nukes in GA</title>
<link>http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2010/02/president-obama-yes-new-nukes.html</link>
<description>Source: blogs.abcnews.com</description>
<pubDate>15 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Samsung Enters Solar Deal in California</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/samsung-enters-solar-deal-in-california/</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>15 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar energy market could lead to more jobs in Pennsylvania, says report</title>
<link>http://solar.coolerplanet.com/News/19617309-solar-energy-market-could-lead-to-more-jobs-in-pennsylvania,-says-report.aspx</link>
<description>Source: solar.coolerplanet.com</description>
<pubDate>15 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>Sen. supports massive solar energy bill</title>
<link>http://nyunews.com/news/2010/02/15/16solar/</link>
<description>Source: nyunews.com</description>
<pubDate>15 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Bids sought in next phase of solar project</title>
<link>http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_14409793</link>
<description>Source: sltrib.com</description>
<pubDate>15 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Report: VY crucial to local economy</title>
<link>http://www.reformer.com/localnews/ci_14402796</link>
<description>Source: reformer.com</description>
<pubDate>15 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>Analysis of proposed ballot measures questions savings for Redding</title>
<link>http://www.redding.com/news/2010/feb/11/analysis-of-proposed-ballot-measures-questions/</link>
<description>Source: redding.com</description>
<pubDate>15 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Green-building group explores Napa branch</title>
<link>http://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/18431/green-building-group-explores-napa-branch/?tc=ar</link>
<description>Source: northbaybusinessjournal.com</description>
<pubDate>15 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>More gambling gets cautious local support</title>
<link>http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100214/GJNEWS_01/702149861/-1/FOSNEWS</link>
<description>Source: fosters.com</description>
<pubDate>15 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Solar Energy Harvesting Using One Percent Of Current Materials</title>
<link>http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=solar-energy-harvesting-using-one-p-10-02-15</link>
<description>Source: scientificamerican.com</description>
<pubDate>15 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Imperilled tortoise prompts solar farm rethink</title>
<link>http://www.businessgreen.com/business-green/news/2257842/imperilled-tortoise-prompts</link>
<description>Source: businessgreen.com</description>
<pubDate>15 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Shortage of skilled workers has IBEW worried</title>
<link>http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/feb/14/shortage-of-skilled-workers-has-state-energy/</link>
<description>Source: spokesman.com</description>
<pubDate>15 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Jobs scarce for construction workers during recession</title>
<link>http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20100214/NEWS/100219818/1007</link>
<description>Source: tuscaloosanews.com</description>
<pubDate>15 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>500 temporary jobs, $360 million in investment, two years of delays</title>
<link>http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/suncoke-500-temporary-jobs-360-million-in-investment-two-years-of-delays-547684.html</link>
<description>Source: middletownjournal.com</description>
<pubDate>12 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Electricians Walked Out of Plant Due to Smell Before Explosion</title>
<link>http://www.bostonherald.com/news/national/northeast/view/201002115_men_killed_in_conn_power_plant_part_of_gas_purging_crew/srvc=home&amp;position=recent</link>
<description>Source: bostonherald.com</description>
<pubDate>12 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Cape Wind, opponents make their case at SJC </title>
<link>http://www.barnstablepatriot.com/home2/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=20275&amp;Itemid=30</link>
<description>Source: barnstablepatriot.com</description>
<pubDate>12 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>American Indian Tribes Get $1B in Stimulus Funds </title>
<link>http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=9810862</link>
<description>Source: abcnews.go.com</description>
<pubDate>12 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Redding may cut four workers, ask for pension concessions</title>
<link>http://www.redding.com/news/2010/feb/11/redding-may-cut-four-workers-ask-for-pension/</link>
<description>Source: redding.com</description>
<pubDate>12 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Asarco advances contract extension </title>
<link>http://www.azstarnet.com/business/local/article_f625d358-5f98-5242-ae46-353ae599bc19.html</link>
<description>Source: azstarnet.com</description>
<pubDate>12 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Terre Haute City Council passes secondhand law </title>
<link>http://www.tribstar.com/news/local_story_042233956.html?keyword=topstory</link>
<description>Source: tribstar.com</description>
<pubDate>12 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Roof insulator death prompts work change call</title>
<link>http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/08/2813327.htm</link>
<description>Source: abc.net</description>
<pubDate>12 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Calif. county wants better deal in plan for solar plant</title>
<link>http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/feb/11/calif-county-wants-better-deal-plan-solar-plant/</link>
<description>Source: lasvegassun.com</description>
<pubDate>12 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Workers sign up business for A.C. casinos</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/philly/business/83522977.html</link>
<description>Source: philly.com</description>
<pubDate>12 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>IBEW study finds 1,288 jobs at stake, $93.3 million in Vermonters pay at Vermont Yankee</title>
<link>http://vtdigger.org/2010/02/10/ibew-study-finds-1288-jobs-at-stake-93-3-million-in-vermonters%E2%80%99-pay-at-vermont-yankee/</link>
<description>Source: vtdigger.org</description>
<pubDate>11 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Dubie calls for VY to shut if safety risk</title>
<link>http://www.reformer.com/localnews/ci_14378406</link>
<description>Source: reformer.com</description>
<pubDate>11 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBM Explores Cheaper Solar Cells</title>
<link>http://www.pcworld.com/article/189050/ibm_explores_cheaper_solar_cells.html</link>
<description>Source: pcworld.com</description>
<pubDate>11 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Electrical workers, joined by Culinary allies, slam NV Energys cap on benefits</title>
<link>http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/feb/11/union-draws-line/</link>
<description>Source: lasvegassun.com</description>
<pubDate>11 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Local Joins Call to Go Green</title>
<link>http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/6861317.html</link>
<description>Source: chron.com</description>
<pubDate>11 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Rally urges Legislature to pass jobs bills</title>
<link>http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20100211/LEGISLATURE/2110334/1001/news </link>
<description>Source: statesmanjournal.com</description>
<pubDate>11 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>NW power plan: No coal; only wind, gas, efficiency</title>
<link>http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2011039131_webpowerplan11.html</link>
<description>Source: seattletimes.nwsource.com</description>
<pubDate>11 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>No-strike deal approved by electricians</title>
<link>http://www.windsorstar.com/strike+deal+approved+electricians/2550045/story.html</link>
<description>Source: windsorstar.com</description>
<pubDate>11 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>






<item>
<title>Renewables Industry Touts Its Potential</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/10/renewables-industry-touts-its-potential/</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>10 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Shortage of skilled workers worries energy industry</title>
<link>http://www.tri-cityherald.com/business/story/895984.html</link>
<description>Source: mercurynews.com</description>
<pubDate>10 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Partnership to provide green-jobs training for workers</title>
<link>http://www.projo.com/news/content/BUILDING_FUTURES_GRANT_02-09-10_9SHD261_v11.38abebb.html</link>
<description>Source: projo.com</description>
<pubDate>10 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Outpouring of support for Vallejo worker beaten by teens</title>
<link>http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_14341464</link>
<description>Source: mercurynews.com</description>
<pubDate>8 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>FairPoint Files Reorganization, Disclosure Statement</title>
<link>http://www.phoneplusmag.com/hotnews/fairpoint-offers-business-update.html</link>
<description>Source: phoneplusmag.com</description>
<pubDate>10 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>French Nuclear Giant Buys Calif. Solar Startup</title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2010/02/09/09greenwire-french-nuclear-giant-buys-calif-solar-startup-83791.html</link>
<description>Source: nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>10 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>JEA Opens Investigation Into Employees</title>
<link>http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/topstories/news-article.aspx?storyid=151679&amp;catid=3</link>
<description>Source: firstcoastnews.com</description>
<pubDate>10 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Earth, wind and wire: Going beyond solar panels</title>
<link>http://articles.latimes.com/2010/feb/06/business/la-fi-cover-beyond-solar7-2010feb07</link>
<description>Source: articles.latimes.com</description>
<pubDate>8 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Officers Report : A Labor Secretary Who Fights for Workers</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1002/Officers.0210.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>8 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>Stimulus results slow in construction</title>
<link>http://www.pri.org/politics-society/government/stimulus-construction1866.html</link>
<description>Source: pri.org</description>
<pubDate>8 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Colorado Keeps Keen Eye on Renewables Bill</title>
<link>http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_14354271</link>
<description>Source: denverpost.com</description>
<pubDate>8 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Bay Shipbuilding laying off 116 more</title>
<link>http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2010/02/01/daily71.html</link>
<description>Source: milwaukee.bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>8 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Local building-trades jobs are disappearing</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/philly/business/83741477.html</link>
<description>Source: philly.com</description>
<pubDate>8 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Worker retraining key to solar industry push</title>
<link>http://phoenix.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2010/02/08/story3.html</link>
<description>Source:phoenix.bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>8 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Company brings solar panel purchasing program to NJ</title>
<link>http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2010/02/creating_a_solar_system.html</link>
<description>Source: nj.com</description>
<pubDate>8 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Solis Backs Employee Free Choice, Strong Enforcement of Wage, Safety Laws</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/02/03/solis-backs-employee-free-choice-strong-enforcement-of-wage-safety-laws/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>5 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>A Boom in so-called Distributed Solar Projects</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/04/a-boon-in-smaller-distributed-solar-projects/</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>5 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Brunner Pushes Education Plan Clean Energy Jobs</title>
<link>http://www.wytv.com/content/news/local/story/Brunner-Pushes-Education-Plan-Clean-Energy-Jobs/Q9QiQGgMQ0uEkESxRa3AKw.cspx</link>
<description>Source: wytv.com</description>
<pubDate>5 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Interior Secretary Urged to Approve Cape Wind Project</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10daily/1002/100204_CapeWindProject.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>5 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Pittsburgh mayor wants solar farm on mine site</title>
<link>http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9DLF8HG2.htm</link>
<description>Source: businessweek.com</description>
<pubDate>5 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Labor to Help Determine Policy on Nuclear Waste</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10daily/1002/100204_PolicyonNuclearWaste.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>5 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Colorado governor urges tougher energy standards</title>
<link>http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9DLKB880.htm</link>
<description>Source: businessweek.com</description>
<pubDate>5 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Cochrans Lithonia Lighting Plant to Lose 500 Jobs</title>
<link>http://www.13wmaz.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=74545&amp;catid=176</link>
<description>Source: 13wmaz.com</description>
<pubDate>5 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




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<title>Maine PUC Decides Against Union, Gives Meter Project Green Light</title>
<link>http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/Key_Players_Utilities_News/Maine-PUC-Decides-Against-Union-Gives-Meter-Project-Green-Light-1837.html</link>
<description>Source: smartgridnews.com</description>
<pubDate>3 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>Secretary Salazar on Nantucket Sound with the tribes and the press</title>
<link>http://www.capecodtoday.com/blogs/index.php/2010/02/02/secretary-salazar-on-nantucket-sound-wit?blog=53</link>
<description>Source: capecodtoday.com</description>
<pubDate>3 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Poll: Public Supports Stimulus Provisions</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/02/02/poll-public-supports-stimulus-provisions/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>3 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
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<title>Obama to push biofuels, in addition to wind, solar, nuclear</title>
<link>http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2010/02/obama-to-push-biofuels-as-another-green-energy-source/1</link>
<description>Source: content.usatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>3 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>ArcelorMittal Restarting Warren Coke Plant</title>
<link>http://www.wytv.com/content/news/local/story/ArcelorMittal-Restarting-Warren-Coke-Plant/FhvdBZ6zRkOImKUQPoM1ig.cspx</link>
<description>Source: wytv.com</description>
<pubDate>3 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>China Set to Outspend US on Smart Grid in 2010</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/01/chinas-smart-grid-investments-growing/</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>3 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
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<title>IBEW, CWA work with FairPoint to get company back on course</title>
<link>http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/unions-fairpoint-work-get-company-back-course/2010-02-02</link>
<description>Source: fiercetelecom.com</description>
<pubDate>3 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>City approves five-year contract with IBEW workers</title>
<link>http://www.examiner.net/news/x1658508259/City-approves-five-year-contract-with-IBEW-workers</link>
<description>Source: examiner.net</description>
<pubDate>3 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Coast to Coast Solidarity as Tough Verizon Talks Start</title>
<link>http://labornotes.org/2010/02/coast-coast-solidarity-tough-verizon-talks-start</link>
<description>Source: labornotes.org</description>
<pubDate>2 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>End-User Preference for Environment-Friendly Solutions Invigorates Prospects for ANZ Solar PV Systems Market</title>
<link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/end-user-preference-for-environment-friendly-energy-solutions-invigorates-prospects-for-the-anz-solar-pv-systems-market-finds-frost--sullivan-83310632.html</link>
<description>Source: prnewswire.com</description>
<pubDate>2 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Silicon Valley faces fierce global competition in cleantech</title>
<link>http://www.mercurynews.com/drive/ci_14314167</link>
<description>Source: mercurynews.com</description>
<pubDate>2 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Bloomberg wants to stamp out costly city fire alarm boxes, but union says its a dangerous move</title>
<link>http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/01/30/2010-01-30_lets_pull_fireboxes_mike_says.html</link>
<description>Source: nydailynews.com</description>
<pubDate>2 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Ore. Voters to Wealthy, Corporations: Pay Up for State Services</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/10daily/1002/100201_WealthyCorporationsPay.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>2 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>13th IBEW Photo Contest Winners: The Best of the Best (EW)</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1002/02.0210.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>2 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Organizing Push Spurs Local Union Growth in Texas</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1002/03.0210.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>2 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Clean Nuclear Power? The President Knows Better</title>
<link>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/daniel-kessler/clean-nuclear-power-the-p_b_440710.html</link>
<description>Source: huffingtonpost.com</description>
<pubDate>1 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Buy America Stokes Stimulus Packages</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10daily/1001/100127_BuyAmerica.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>1 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Vt. Union Leaders Rally for Power Plant, Jobs </title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10daily/1001/100127_VTRally.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>1 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Warehouse rooftop solar array now is largest in city</title>
<link>http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20100201/NEWS/2010320/1001/news</link>
<description>Source: statesmanjournal.com</description>
<pubDate>1 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title> Wind energy installations gain, turbine manufacturing down</title>
<link>http://www.fwbusinesspress.com/display.php?id=11866</link>
<description>Source: fwbusinesspress.com</description>
<pubDate>1 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>Solar energy experts optimistic following State of the Union speech</title>
<link>http://solar.coolerplanet.com/News/19588730-solar-energy-experts-optimistic-following-state-of-the-union-speech.aspx</link>
<description>Source: solar.coolerplanet.com</description>
<pubDate>1 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>Its time for next step with clean energy</title>
<link>http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20100201/GPG0706/2010473/1269/GPG06</link>
<description>Source: greenbaypressgazette.com</description>
<pubDate>1 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Government workers making more?</title>
<link>http://www.theindependent.com/articles/2010/01/31/news/local/11349676.txt</link>
<description>Source: theindependent.com</description>
<pubDate>1 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>City optimistic about Town Center</title>
<link>http://seminolevoice.com/Seminole_Voice/article.asp?ID=3038</link>
<description>Source: seminolevoice.com</description>
<pubDate>1 February 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Paterson announces plan for solar electric systems</title>
<link>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/daniel-kessler/clean-nuclear-power-the-p_b_440710.html</link>
<description>Source: huffingtonpost.com</description>
<pubDate>1 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Paterson announces plan for solar electric systems</title>
<link>http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=894109&amp;category=BUSINESS</link>
<description>Source: timesunion.com</description>
<pubDate>28 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Trumka: Obama Absolutely Right to Make Jobs Top Priority</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/01/28/trumka-workers-are-suffering-obama-right-to-make-jobs-top-priority/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>28 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>NECA-IBEW Invests in Wind Turbine Training Center to Address 27 GWatt Windfarm </title>
<link>http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/NECA-IBEW-Invests-Wind-Turbine-Training-Center-Address-27-Gigawatts-Windfarm-Development-1108466.htm</link>
<description>Source: marketwire.com</description>
<pubDate>28 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Dubie on Yankee: Our first concern should be safety </title>
<link>http://vtdigger.org/2010/01/27/dubie-on-yankee-our-first-concern-should-be-safety/</link>
<description>Source: vtdigger.org</description>
<pubDate>28 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar hydrogen station prototype</title>
<link>http://www.freep.com/article/20100128/BUSINESS06/1280433/1322/Solar-hydrogen-station-prototype</link>
<description>Source: freep.com</description>
<pubDate>28 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




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<title>New wind deal to bring certainty to economics </title>
<link>http://dcnonl.com/article/id37256</link>
<description>Source: dcnonl.com</description>
<pubDate>27 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Local 164 Honors 32 Members for 1810 Years of Membership</title>
<link>http://www.bignews.biz/?id=837533&amp;keys=union-pension-honorees-electrical</link>
<description>Source: bignews.com</description>
<pubDate>27 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Economic Development Corporation Celebrates a Decade of Growth</title>
<link>http://tribwekchron.com/2010/01/imperial-valley-economic-development-corporation-celebrates-a-decade-of-growth/</link>
<description>Source:tribwekchron.com</description>
<pubDate>27 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Renewable energy facility looks to become showcase</title>
<link>http://daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=451219</link>
<description>Source:daily-journal.com</description>
<pubDate>27 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>





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<title>Solar panels in the stores but installations not for novices</title>
<link>http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/green/bal-md.gr.solar23jan23,0,462396.story</link>
<description>Source: baltimoresun.com</description>
<pubDate>26 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>The Best of the Best : 13th IBEW Photo Contest Winners</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10daily/1001/100122_09photocontest.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>26 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>New York Leads New Generation of High-Tech Manufacturing </title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10daily/1001/100125_HighTech.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>26 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Utility-Scale Distributed Solar Gets Blast-Off in California</title>
<link>http://cleantechnica.com/2010/01/23/utility-scale-distributed-solar-gets-blast-off-in-california/</link>
<description>Source: cleantechnica.com</description>
<pubDate>26 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>PUD lawsuits may stem from divisive style of former manager</title>
<link>http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2010/jan/25/pud-law-suits-may-stem-from-divisive-style-of/</link>
<description>Source: wenatcheeworld.com</description>
<pubDate>26 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Intel Plans Eight New Solar Installations in Four States</title>
<link>http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/press-release/intc_intel-corporation-intel-plans-eight-new-solar-installations-in-four-states-726896.html</link>
<description>Source: tradingmarkets.com</description>
<pubDate>26 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Major solar power plant proposed</title>
<link>http://www.lvrj.com/business/major-solar-power-plant-proposed-82667587.html</link>
<description>Source: lvrj.com</description>
<pubDate>26 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Why AFL-CIO Likes Supreme Courts New Campaign Finance Ruling</title>
<link>http://inthesetimes.com/working/entry/5468/why_afl-cio_likes_supreme_courts_new_campaign_finance_ruling/</link>
<description>Source: inthesetimes.com</description>
<pubDate>25 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Senate Dems Build Case to Include Clean Energy, Solar in Jobs Bill</title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2010/01/25/25greenwire-senate-dems-build-case-to-include-clean-energy-95186.html</link>
<description>Source: nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>25 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>More union support for Block Island wind farm</title>
<link>http://www.blockislandtimes.com/view/full_story/5633771/article-More-union-support-for-Block-Island-wind-farm-?instance=home_news_1st_right</link>
<description>Source: blockislandtimes.com</description>
<pubDate>25 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Decision on Verizons sale of lines expected in spring</title>
<link>http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2010/01/25/decision_on_verizons_sale_of_lines_expected_in_spring</link>
<description>Source: news-gazette.com</description>
<pubDate>22 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Transit Authority Urged</title>
<link>http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/82436092.html</link>
<description>Source: jsonline.com</description>
<pubDate>25 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Winchester receives grant for solar heating</title>
<link>http://www.winchesternewsgazette.com/articles/2010/01/25/news/doc4b5da5e1a83b2237443636.txt</link>
<description>Source: winchesternewsgazette.com</description>
<pubDate>22 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>3 laid off at emergency dispatch center</title>
<link>http://www.sj-r.com/breaking/x1090816924/3-laid-off-at-emergency-dispatch-center</link>
<description>Source: sj-r.com</description>
<pubDate>25 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Largest Wind, Solar Deal, quote, in history is Signed</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/21/samsung-signs-66-billion-deal-to-build-wind-and-solar-power-in-ontario/</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>22 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Federal Recovery Funds Making PA Leader in Solar Energy, Putting People to Work</title>
<link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/federal-recovery-funds-making-pa-leader-in-solar-energy-putting-people-to-work-82178132.html</link>
<description>Source: prnewswire.com</description>
<pubDate>22 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Gulf Coast Electrical Students Working at New Airport</title>
<link>http://www.wjhg.com/home/headlines/82206797.html</link>
<description>Source: wjhg.com</description>
<pubDate>22 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar company to Clinton</title>
<link>http://www.jacksonsun.com/article/20100122/NEWS01/100122003/Solar+company+to+Clinton</link>
<description>Source: jacksonsun.com</description>
<pubDate>22 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>$350 million in state rebates: a good day for solar</title>
<link>http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jan/22/350-million-state-rebates-means-good-day-solar/</link>
<description>Source: signonsandiego.com</description>
<pubDate>22 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>GPC wont participate in arbitration process</title>
<link>http://www.muscatinejournal.com/articles/2010/01/22/news/doc4b576f8604e5c569700850.txt</link>
<description>Source: muscatinejournal.com</description>
<pubDate>22 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Is the Smart Grid Inducing Labor Pains?</title>
<link>http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/Key_Players_Utilities_News/Is-the-Smart-Grid-Inducing-Labor-And-To-Do-What-Exactly-1752.html</link>
<description>Source:smartgridnews.com</description>
<pubDate>19 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Stimulus-Funded Smart Meters Could Mean Job Cuts, Maine Union Officials Say</title>
<link>http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/Technologies_Metering_News/Smart-Meters-Could-Mean-Job-Cuts-Maine-Union-Officials-Say-1749.html</link>
<description>Source:smartgridnews.com</description>
<pubDate>19 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>As council agrees to project, company touts savings of $10.6M over life</title>
<link>http://www.pinnaclenews.com/news/contentview.asp?c=265082</link>
<description>Source:pinnaclenews.com</description>
<pubDate>19 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Unemployed Construction Workers Trained For Green Jobs</title>
<link>http://www.kesq.com/Global/story.asp?S=11854572</link>
<description>Source:kesq.com</description>
<pubDate>21 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title> Gov. Culver: Iowa receives $5.9 million energy sector green jobs grant</title>
<link>http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.Iml?Article=182681</link>
<description>Source:iowapolitics.com</description>
<pubDate>21 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>





<item>
<title>Green Revolution Hits County</title>
<link>http://www.wytv.com/content/news/local/story/Green-Revolution-Hits-Trumbull-County/qWrH-pyrNEO6Egsz-N4IZA.cspx</link>
<description>Source: wytv.com</description>
<pubDate>19 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Wind, Solar Powers Electrical Trades Institute</title>
<link>http://www.business-journal.com/default.asp?sourceid=&amp;smenu=1&amp;twindow=&amp;mad=&amp;sdetail=15483&amp;wpage=1&amp;skeyword=&amp;sidate=&amp;ccat=&amp;ccatm=&amp;restate=&amp;restatus=&amp;reoption=&amp;retype=&amp;repmin=&amp;repmax=&amp;rebed=&amp;rebath=&amp;subname=&amp;pform=&amp;sc=1711&amp;hn=business-journal&amp;he=.com</link>
<description>Source: business-journal.com</description>
<pubDate>19 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Unions expect big things from mayor</title>
<link>http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/unions-expect-big-things-277434.html</link>
<description>Source: ajc.com</description>
<pubDate>19 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>N.J. firms go to bat for drug benefit</title>
<link>http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2010/01/nj_firms_go_to_bat_for_drug_be.html</link>
<description>Source: nj.com</description>
<pubDate>19 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Corzine appointment highlights parting gift with future cost</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/81649747.html</link>
<description>Source: philly.com</description>
<pubDate>19 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Chicago Labor Fights Back With Its Own Plan</title>
<link>http://www.tradeshowweek.com/article/CA6715284.html?&amp;rid=#reg_visitor_id#</link>
<description>Source: tradeshowweek.com</description>
<pubDate>19 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>SRP approves deal with hourly workers, union</title>
<link>http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2010/01/11/daily78.html</link>
<description>Source: bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>19 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>





<item>
<title>President Edwin D. Hill Statement</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10daily/1001/100114_Hill-Health.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>15 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>Protestors : NB Power is not for sale</title>
<link>http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/front/article/918555</link>
<description>Source: dailygleaner.canadaeast.com</description>
<pubDate>14 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>CPC Co-Chairs Release Statement Opposing Health Care Excise Tax</title>
<link>http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2010/01/13-13</link>
<description>Source: commondreams.org</description>
<pubDate>14 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>CNY Works wins $3.7M grant to train low-income Syracuse residents in green jobs</title>
<link>http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/01/cny_works_wins_37m_grant_to_tr.html</link>
<description>Source: syracuse.com</description>
<pubDate>14 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>EMDC nets funds for green jobs</title>
<link>http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45733.html</link>
<description>Source: mainebiz.biz</description>
<pubDate>14 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Drive for new arena begins</title>
<link>http://www.omaha.com/article/20100114/NEWS01/701149877</link>
<description>Source: omaha.com</description>
<pubDate>14 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Alderman suggests more cooperation</title>
<link>http://www.jsonline.com/news/81404562.html</link>
<description>Source: jsonline.com</description>
<pubDate>14 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>Responsible-contractor policy approved by board </title>
<link>http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/92/2010/january/14/responsible-contractor-policy-approved-by-board.html</link>
<description>Source: phillyburbs.com</description>
<pubDate>14 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




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<title>Jobs, training focus of Obama trip to IBEW Center</title>
<link>http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2010/01/13/Jobs-training-focus-of-Obama-trip-to-Md/UPI-73121263388156/</link>
<description>Source: upi.com</description>
<pubDate>13 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Green Civil War: Projects vs. Preservation</title>
<link>http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/12/green-civil-war-projects-vs-preservation/</link>
<description>Source: blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>13 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Sound wind farm dispute nears climax</title>
<link>http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100112/NEWS/1120305/-1/NEWS01</link>
<description>Source: capecodonline.com</description>
<pubDate>13 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Pickens reduces order for wind turbines, puts Panhandle wind farm on hold</title>
<link>http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/DN-wind_13bus.ART.State.Edition1.3d00505.html</link>
<description>Source: dallasnews.com</description>
<pubDate>13 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Hill: Jobs Are No. 1 Priority for Floridas Citizens</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10daily/1001/100107_Hill-OpEd.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>13 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Hundreds turn out for wind turbine meeting</title>
<link>http://www.bdtonline.com/cnhi/bdtonline/homepage/local_story_012230057.html?keyword=leadpicturestory</link>
<description>Source: bdtonline.com</description>
<pubDate>13 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Rate hearing sparks debate</title>
<link>http://newstribune.com/articles/2010/01/13/news_local/nt352local03ameren10.txt</link>
<description>Source: newstribune.com</description>
<pubDate>13 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>
 
<item>
<title>IBEW Sponsors Save A Life Night</title>
<link>http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3950858</link>
<description>Source: oursportscentral.com</description>
<pubDate>13 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Nelson says quote, body language of top officials signals Florida high-speed rail go ahead</title>
<link>http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2010/01/12/nelson-says-body-language-of-top-white-house-officials-signals-florida-getting-funding-for-high-speed-rail/</link>
<description>Source: creativeloafing.com</description>
<pubDate>13 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>West Virginia unions protest Verizons Frontier deal </title>
<link>http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/west-virginia-unions-protest-verizons-frontier-deal/2010-01-10</link>
<description>Source: fiercetelecom.com</description>
<pubDate>11 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>White House: Obama Has Productive Meeting With Labor Leaders </title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100111-715734.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines</link>
<description>Source: online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>12 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Shocking: DIY electrical help books recalled </title>
<link>http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Features/2010/01/08/12396911-qmi.html</link>
<description>Source:cnews.canoe.ca</description>
<pubDate>12 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




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<title>Follow This Link : Hear AFLCIO Prez Trumka Speak Live at 1 PM</title>
<link>http://www.press.org/</link>
<description>Source: press.org</description>
<pubDate>11 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Environmental groups try to block parts of Californias green building code</title>
<link>http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-green-building11-2010jan11,0,1841989.story</link>
<description>Source: latimes.com</description>
<pubDate>11 January 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Union intervenors rip proposed Frontier settlement</title>
<link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977984264</link>
<description>Source: gather.com</description>
<pubDate>11 January 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Women of Labor Unite to Fight Cervical Cancer</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10daily/1001/100108_CervicalCancer.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>11 January 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Wins More Than $20 Million in Green Jobs Training Grants</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10daily/1001/100108_GreenTraining.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>11 January 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Vermont Yankee debate creates labor rift</title>
<link>http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20100110/NEWS02/100109012/Vermont-Yankee-debate-creates-labor-rift</link>
<description>Source: burlingtonfreepress.com</description>
<pubDate>11 January 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Decline in building has contractors tightening belts</title>
<link>http://www.tdn.com/news/article_1aaecf2a-fdb4-11de-8af7-001cc4c002e0.html</link>
<description>Source: tdn.com</description>
<pubDate>11 January 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Boulder to build 153 affordable green homes</title>
<link>http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2010/01/boulder-county-colorado-to-build-153-affordable-green-homes/1</link>
<description>Source: usatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>11 January 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Potential green jobs could benefit approved electricians</title>
<link>http://www.ableskills.co.uk/news/19549261/potential-green-jobs-could-benefit-approved-electricians</link>
<description>Source: ableskills.co.uk</description>
<pubDate>11 January 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>AFL-CIO chief still has an activists passion</title>
<link>http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-trumka8-2010jan08,0,2686910.story</link>
<description>Source: latimes.com</description>
<pubDate>11 January 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>More federal funds for R.I. comes with a catch</title>
<link>http://www.projo.com/news/content/unemployment_changes_possible_01-11-10_94H2KT_v15.36f3bd8.html</link>
<description>Source: projo.com</description>
<pubDate>11 January 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Unions to rally against sale of Verizon landlines</title>
<link>http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100108/BIZ/301089922/1031/BIZ</link>
<description>Source: journalgazette.net</description>
<pubDate>8 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>PA Company Proposes Lancaster County Solar Farm</title>
<link>http://www.solarglazingmag.com/?p=2561</link>
<description>Source: solarglazingmag.com</description>
<pubDate>8 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Ohio Air National Guard expands solar energy field</title>
<link>http://www.toledofreepress.com/2010/01/08/ohio-air-national-guard-expands-solar-energy-field/</link>
<description>Source: toledofreepress.com</description>
<pubDate>8 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>Washoe Planners Approve Solar Farm</title>
<link>http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=7631</link>
<description>Source: capradio.org</description>
<pubDate>8 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




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<title>$4.8M grant to aid training in solar industry </title>
<link>http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/324207</link>
<description>Source: azstarnet.com</description>
<pubDate>8 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Community action lands $5M grant</title>
<link>http://www.timesargus.com/article/20100107/NEWS01/1070365/1002/NEWS01</link>
<description>Source: timesargus.com</description>
<pubDate>8 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Google applies to become power trader</title>
<link>http://www.marketwatch.com/story/google-applies-to-become-electricity-trader-2010-01-07?reflink=MW_news_stmp</link>
<description>Source: marketwatch.com</description>
<pubDate>8 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Elkhart charged up about electric-car plant</title>
<link>http://www.indystar.com/article/20100106/BUSINESS/100106023/Elkhart-charged-up-about-electric-car</link>
<description>Source: indystar.com</description>
<pubDate>8 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
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<item>
<title>Community Partnership is Key as IBEW Helps Net $5 Million for Clean Jobs</title>
<link>http://www.michnews.org/2010/01/levin-stabenow-announce-more-than-5-million-for-southeast-michigan-clean-energy-jobs-training/</link>
<description>Source: michnews.org</description>
<pubDate>7 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Mechanics Begin Talks</title>
<link>http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=11782424</link>
<description>Source: ktuu.com</description>
<pubDate>7 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title> Job Tip : Straightening Fish Tape (Video)</title>
<link>http://www.ibewhourpower.com/JobTips.aspx</link>
<description>Source: ibewhourpower.com</description>
<pubDate>7 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title> Staples facility unveils solar rooftop</title>
<link>http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/01/07/staples_facility_unveils_solar_rooftop/</link>
<description>Source: boston.com</description>
<pubDate>7 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>Labor Department gives nearly $100 million in green-jobs training grants</title>
<link>http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/money_co/2010/01/labor-department-gives-nearly-100-million-in-green-jobs-training-grants.html</link>
<description>Source: latimesblogs.latimes.com</description>
<pubDate>7 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Electricians Give and Receive in Samoa</title>
<link>http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/3212083/Giving-and-receiving-in-Samoa</link>
<description>Source: stuff.co.nz</description>
<pubDate>7 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>Community College will offer solar installer program</title>
<link>http://www.albertleatribune.com/news/2010/jan/06/riverland-offer-solar-installer-program/</link>
<description>Source: albertleatribune.com</description>
<pubDate>7 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>





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<title>Trumka Stumps for Jobs, Justice, ,Will Visit IBEW Training Center</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/01/05/trumka-stumps-for-jobs-justice-for-hotel-workers/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>6 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Space: The Last Frontier for Outsourcing</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/01/05/space-the-last-frontier-for-outsourcing/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>6 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Los Angeles officials consider a ballot measure to scale back pensions</title>
<link>http://www.latimes.com/business/la-me-city-pensions6-2010jan06,0,2992930.story</link>
<description>Source: latimes.com</description>
<pubDate>6 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Wind farm PILOT plan suspended</title>
<link>http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100106/NEWS03/301069941/-1/NEWS</link>
<description>Source: watertowndailytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>6 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Austin gets $4.8 million in green-job training grant</title>
<link>http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/theticker/entries/2010/01/06/austin_gets_48_million_in_gree.html?cxntfid=blogs_statesman_business_blog</link>
<description>Source: statesman.com</description>
<pubDate>6 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Letter: Members Reap IBEWs Benefits</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1001/Letters.0110.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>5 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>Mechanics union contract heads to Assembly</title>
<link>http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/northwest/story/1016312.html</link>
<description>Source: thenewstribune.com</description>
<pubDate>5 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>A clash of environmental ideals in the Mojave Desert: Solar-energy project vs. endangered desert tortoises</title>
<link>http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/unleashed/2010/01/clash-of-environmental-ideals-in-the-mojave-desert-solarenergy-project-vs-endangered-desert-tortoise.html</link>
<description>Source: latimesblogs.com</description>
<pubDate>5 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Tiny North Carolina Utility Tries Best Practices Solar Farming</title>
<link>http://cleantechnica.com/2010/01/04/tiny-north-carolina-utility-tries-best-practices-solar-farming/</link>
<description>Source: cleantechnica.com</description>
<pubDate>5 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
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<title>130 turbine offshore wind farm project might be cancelled due to conflicts</title>
<link>http://www.examiner.com/x-31586-Miami-Green-Technologies-Examiner~y2010m1d5-130-turbine-offshore-wind-farm-project-might-be-cancelled-due-to-conflicts-with-tribal-culture</link>
<description>Source: examiner.com</description>
<pubDate>5 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>IBEW, Environmental Groups, Oppose Garbage Deal</title>
<link>http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20100104/ARTICLES/100109824/1033</link>
<description>Source: pressdemocrat.com</description>
<pubDate>5 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>SunEdison to unveil solar roof Wednesday in Hanover</title>
<link>http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bal-bz.digest053jan05,0,1782101.story</link>
<description>Source: baltimoresun.com</description>
<pubDate>5 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Members China Journey Wins Accolades </title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1001/WhoWeAre.0110.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>4 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Unemployed IBEW Members Rescue Shelter</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1001/Circuits.0110.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>4 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>In Health Bill for Everyone, Provisions for a Few</title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/04/health/policy/04health.html</link>
<description>Source: nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>4 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Veteran Contractor Signs With IBEW</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1001/05.0110.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>4 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Cast Your Vote for Best Photo by an Electrical Worker</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/01/03/cast-your-vote-for-best-photo-by-an-electrical-worker/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>4 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>DWP workers get more green as LA city budget gets more red</title>
<link>http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/12/11/dwp-workers-get-more-green-la-city-budget-gets-mor/</link>
<description>Source: spcr.org</description>
<pubDate>4 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>SRP employees dispute contracts health insurance premiums</title>
<link>http://phoenix.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2010/01/04/story6.html?b=1262581200^2665941</link>
<description>Source: phoenix.bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>4 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>IBEW Workers Face End of Shuttle Era</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1001/01.0110.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>4 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>Unions Support Vermont Yankee Contract Renewal</title>
<link>http://nuclearstreet.com/blogs/nuclear_power_news/archive/2010/01/04/Unions-Support-Vermont-Yankee-Contract-Renewal-04016.aspx</link>
<description>Source: nuclearstreet.com</description>
<pubDate>4 January 2010</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Worker : Strong Union Built Our Town</title>
<link>http://www.sitnews.us/1209Viewpoints/122909_james_schenk.html</link>
<description>Source: sitnews.us</description>
<pubDate>31 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Pres. Hill : What I Saw at the Jobs Summit</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1001/Officers.0110.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>31 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>NGS union workers vote to strike</title>
<link>http://www.lakepowellchronicle.com/v2_news_articles.php?heading=0&amp;story_id=1924&amp;page=77</link>
<description>Source: azocleantech.com</description>
<pubDate>31 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Opposition to Verizon-Frontier Deal Mounts (EW Online)</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1001/02.0110.html</link>
<description>Source: azocleantech.com</description>
<pubDate>31 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Former IBEW Executive Takes On One of Labors Top Jobs (EW Online)</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/10ElectricalWorker/EW1001/04.0110.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>31 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>IBEW 59 Solar Electric System Installation Completed by Sullivan Solar Power</title>
<link>http://www.azocleantech.com/Details.asp?newsID=7819</link>
<description>Source: azocleantech.com</description>
<pubDate>31 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Labor unions support VY contract renewal</title>
<link>http://www.reformer.com/localnews/ci_14098465</link>
<description>Source: reformer.com</description>
<pubDate>31 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Fallen turbine : More information needed on collapses</title>
<link>http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20091230/OPINION01/312309984/-1/opinion</link>
<description>Source: watertowndailytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>30 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


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<title>Marshall Municipal Utilities workers vote on joining IBEW</title>
<link>http://www.marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/514312.html?nav=5015</link>
<description>Source: marshallindependent.com</description>
<pubDate>30 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>Mentors Training Next Generation of Union Leaders</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/12/30/mentors-training-next-generation-of-union-leaders/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>30 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>3 emergency dispatchers to be laid off</title>
<link>http://www.sj-r.com/local/x370505342/County-dispatch-center-lays-off-3-workers</link>
<description>Source: sj-r.com</description>
<pubDate>30 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>City Eyes Tax Vote, Bond Freeze to Escape Bankruptcy</title>
<link>http://www.businessweek.com/news/2009-12-30/california-city-eyes-tax-vote-bond-freeze-to-escape-bankruptcy.html</link>
<description>Source: businessweek.com</description>
<pubDate>30 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Commission OKs plan to buy power from wind farms amid some price concerns</title>
<link>http://www.latimes.com/business/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-us-illinois-commerce-commission,0,7119718.story</link>
<description>Source: latimes.com</description>
<pubDate>30 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>At steel mill cafe, a sense of optimism about new year</title>
<link>http://suburbanjournals.stltoday.com/articles/2009/12/30/madison/news/1230gcj-steel0.txt</link>
<description>Source: suburbanjournals.stltoday.com</description>
<pubDate>30 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Putting Central Texas at forefront of energy innovation</title>
<link>http://www.statesman.com/opinion/befi-putting-central-texas-at-forefront-of-energy-154556.html</link>
<description>Source: statesman.com</description>
<pubDate>30 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar panels power up across Cape</title>
<link>http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091230/NEWS/912300318/-1/NEWSMAP</link>
<description>Source: capecodonline.com</description>
<pubDate>30 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Vermont Solar Contractors Prosper with IBEW</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0912/091228_VTsolar.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>29 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar-system installers want state licensing</title>
<link>http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-ia-solarinstallerslo,0,7976162.story</link>
<description>Source: chicagotribune.com</description>
<pubDate>29 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>City, state and federal grants, tax breaks are making going solar more affordable in area</title>
<link>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/12/27/RERH1B6B7G.DTL&amp;type=realestate</link>
<description>Source: sfgate.com</description>
<pubDate>29 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Tennessee ABC Leader Fired from N.Y. Project, Undocumented Workers Arrested</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0912/091228_ABCleader.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>29 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>4 Factors Shaping the Wind Energy Industry in 2009</title>
<link>http://www.triplepundit.com/2009/12/4-factors-shaping-the-wind-energy-industry-in-2009/</link>
<description>Source: triplepundit.com</description>
<pubDate>29 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Letter: Solar is Valleys calling</title>
<link>http://www.mercedsunstar.com/perspectives/story/1250970.html</link>
<description>Source: mercedsunstar.com</description>
<pubDate>29 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Local Electricians Now On The Job At CVS Site (VIDEO)</title>
<link>http://www.weny.com/News-Local.asp?ARTICLE3864=9150130</link>
<description>Source: weny.com</description>
<pubDate>29 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>SRP Workers May Walk Off Job</title>
<link>http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/local/phoenix/srp_121609</link>
<description>Source: myfoxphoenix.com</description>
<pubDate>28 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Education Minister says government committed to helping apprentices</title>
<link>http://www.thetelegram.com/index.cfm?sid=313804&amp;sc=82</link>
<description>Source: thetelegram.com</description>
<pubDate>28 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Generating Solar Power After Dark</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/26/hold-for-playback/</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>28 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Top Ten Solar Trends in 2009</title>
<link>http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/top-ten-solar-trends/</link>
<description>Source: greentechmedia.com</description>
<pubDate>28 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Harnessing the Sun to Store the Wind</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/28/harnessing-the-sun-to-store-the-wind/</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>28 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Everyone wins with voluntary solar program</title>
<link>http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/80015952.html</link>
<description>Source: mysanantonio.com</description>
<pubDate>24 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Azusa approves cash payment in new contract for electrical workers</title>
<link>http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_14060014</link>
<description>Source: sgvtribune.com</description>
<pubDate>24 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Universitys solar panel system takes nature into account</title>
<link>http://solar.coolerplanet.com/News/19529377-florida-university%27s-solar-panel-system-takes-nature-into-account.aspx</link>
<description>Source: solar.coolerplanet.com</description>
<pubDate>24 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Moes Goes Green</title>
<link>http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20091223/BUSINESS/912230362/1112</link>
<description>Source: pressconnects.com</description>
<pubDate>24 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Local 164 Collects Hundreds of Toys For Tots</title>
<link>http://www.paramuspost.com/article.php/20091222164642793</link>
<description>Source: paramuspost.com</description>
<pubDate>23 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Supervisors Reject Opportunity to Create Green Jobs </title>
<link>http://tribwekchron.com/2009/12/supervisors-reject-opportunity-to-create-green-job/</link>
<description>Source: tribwekchron.com</description>
<pubDate>23 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Community College Partner Lauded for Green Efforts</title>
<link>http://www.independent.com/news/2009/dec/18/sbcc-lauded-green-efforts/</link>
<description>Source: independent.com</description>
<pubDate>23 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Locals Approve Constitutional Changes on Staff Compensation</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0912/091221_constitutionalchange.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>23 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>NH getting $300,000 grant for geothermal project</title>
<link>http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/statenewengland/495984-227/nh-getting-300000-grant-for-geothermal-project.html</link>
<description>Source: nashuatelegraph.com</description>
<pubDate>23 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Geothermal energy: too dangerous?</title>
<link>http://www.smartplanet.com/people/blog/pure-genius/geothermal-energy-too-dangerous/1340/</link>
<description>Source: smartplanet.com</description>
<pubDate>23 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Washington Roundup: IBEW Opposes Health-Care Tax, Supports quote, Buy America</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0912/091221_washingtonupdate.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>23 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Obama Establishes Federal Labor-Management Council</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0912/091221_federallmforums.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>23 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Green Battle Rages in Desert </title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126144129302900923.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLTopStories</link>
<description>Source: online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>22 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>This Year In Clean Energy - What A Ride</title>
<link>http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2009/12/this-year-in-clean-energy-what-a-ride</link>
<description>Source: renewableenergyworld.com</description>
<pubDate>22 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Mainers complete IBEW tower rescue training for wind turbines</title>
<link>http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/133263.html</link>
<description>Source: bangordailynews.com</description>
<pubDate>22 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Push for alternative-energy bill ran out of gas</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/philly/business/79879277.html</link>
<description>Source: philly.com</description>
<pubDate>22 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Workers to take over controversial electrical work at CVS project</title>
<link>http://www.stargazette.com/article/20091221/NEWS01/912210340/New+company+to+take+over+electrical+work+at+Chemung+CVS+project</link>
<description>Source: stargazette.com</description>
<pubDate>22 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Utility aims to salt away solar power</title>
<link>http://www.lvrj.com/business/Utility-aims-to-salt-away-solar-power-79882157.html</link>
<description>Source: lvrj.com</description>
<pubDate>22 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New Ulm wind energy plan denied: Eminent domain a hot issue</title>
<link>http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/3732136</link>
<description>Source: istockanalyst.com</description>
<pubDate>22 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW becomes part of the future in television news</title>
<link>http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/bal-ae.wmar20dec20,0,1123386.story</link>
<description>Source: baltimoresun.com</description>
<pubDate>21 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Pennsylvania awards over $10M to dozen new solar projects</title>
<link>http://www.pv-tech.org/news/_a/pennsylvania_awards_10m_to_dozen_new_solar_projects_pv_installations_capaci/</link>
<description>Source: pv-tech.org</description>
<pubDate>21 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar power car guy is just waiting for customers</title>
<link>http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/32/51/32_51_sb_solar_powered_filling_station.html</link>
<description>Source: brooklynpaper.com</description>
<pubDate>21 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Veterans Graduate from Rigorous Training Program, Land Jobs</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0912/091218_VetsTraining.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>21 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Give Your Career a Boost With An Online Telecommunications Degree</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0912/091218_NACTEL.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>21 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>CLandP volunteers brighten holidays at Hospice</title>
<link>http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/12/20/news/shoreline/doc4b2e14049020f180991196.txt</link>
<description>Source: nhregister.com</description>
<pubDate>21 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>LES board to put up to $4M into rainy-day fund </title>
<link>http://journalstar.com/news/local/article_afa58b6c-ec27-11de-8bb2-001cc4c03286.html</link>
<description>Source: journalstar.com</description>
<pubDate>21 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Smurfit unions get contract</title>
<link>http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2737379/</link>
<description>Source: tradingmarkets.com</description>
<pubDate>21 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Californias largest photovoltaic solar plant yet is turned on  </title>
<link>http://www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.com/stories/001/?ID=13927</link>
<description>Source: centralvalleybusinesstimes.com</description>
<pubDate>21 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>India All Set To Create Green Jobs In Wind And Solar Energy Sectors</title>
<link>http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7017313384</link>
<description>Source: allheadlinenews.com</description>
<pubDate>21 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Electricians Wife Offers Unique Take on Healthcare</title>
<link>http://seminal.firedoglake.com/diary/18933</link>
<description>Source: seminal.firedoglake.com</description>
<pubDate>17 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Study: No Health Impact From Wind Turbines</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/16/study-no-health-impact-from-turbines/</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.com</description>
<pubDate>17 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Maine AFL-CIO Calls for Labor Summit and Strategy to Win Single Payer</title>
<link>http://www.ethiopianreview.com/health/26364</link>
<description>Source: ethiopianreview.com</description>
<pubDate>17 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>MLGW chooses chief for HR, will play role in IBEW negotiations</title>
<link>http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/dec/18/mlgw-chooses-chief-for-human-resources/</link>
<description>Source: commercialappeal.com</description>
<pubDate>18 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>1,000 skilled laborers to get work building new solar plant, firm says</title>
<link>http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_14020094?nclick_check=1</link>
<description>Source: contracostatimes.com</description>
<pubDate>18 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>NY energy plan pushes conservation, solar and wind </title>
<link>http://www.gouverneurtimes.com/local-news-stories/62-new-york-state-news/9321-ny-energy-plan-pushes-conservation-solar-and-wind-.html</link>
<description>Source: gouverneurtimes.com</description>
<pubDate>18 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar plant expands with 60 hires in Albuquerque </title>
<link>http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9CL83M80.htm</link>
<description>Source: businessweek.com</description>
<pubDate>18 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar buying group now offers online estimate tool</title>
<link>http://blogs.zdnet.com/green/?p=9367</link>
<description>Source: blogs.zdnet.com</description>
<pubDate>18 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>SRP workers meet Wednesday over contract talks</title>
<link>http://www.kswt.com/Global/story.asp?S=11685715</link>
<description>Source: kswt.com</description>
<pubDate>17 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Keep construction funds local</title>
<link>http://www.lompocrecord.com/news/opinion/editorial/article_b568d80e-ead0-11de-ab24-001cc4c002e0.html</link>
<description>Source: lompocrecord.com</description>
<pubDate>17 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Davis Electric keeps business in family for 50 years</title>
<link>http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2009/12/16/davis_electric_keeps_business_in_family_for_50_years</link>
<description>Source: news-gazette.com</description>
<pubDate>17 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New Web site makes it easier to report unlicensed contractors and more</title>
<link>http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/consumerblog/2009/12/new-florida-web-site-makes-it-easier-to-report-unlicensed-contractors-cosmetologists-and-more.html</link>
<description>Source: blogs.sun-sentinel.com</description>
<pubDate>17 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Harnessing the sun, helping the planet</title>
<link>http://www.molallapioneer.com/news/2009/December/16/Local.News/harnessing.the.sun.helping.the.planet/news.aspx</link>
<description>Source: moallapioneer.com</description>
<pubDate>17 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Cost concerns derail solar energy project in southeastern California</title>
<link>http://solar.coolerplanet.com/News/19517239-cost-concerns-derail-solar-energy-project-in-southeastern-california.aspx</link>
<description>Source: solar.coolerplanet.com</description>
<pubDate>17 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Ohio embracing solar energy</title>
<link>http://www.upi.com/Science_News/Resource-Wars/2009/12/17/Ohio-embracing-solar-energy/UPI-99221261067400/</link>
<description>Source: upi.com</description>
<pubDate>17 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Guard, Reserves Break Ground on New Armory</title>
<link>http://www.wsiltv.com/p/news_details.php?newsID=9023&amp;type=top</link>
<description>Source: wsiltv.com</description>
<pubDate>17 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>President Hill, Sec. Shuler Will Attend Washington Jobs Summit with Nations CEOs</title>
<link>http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601070&amp;sid=aFzLAduvB7_A</link>
<description>Source: bloomberg.com</description>
<pubDate>16 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Biden tells Obama 40 Million Homes Will Have Smart Meters</title>
<link>http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2009/12/biden-tells-obama-that-40-million-us-homes-will-have-smart-meters-by-2015-/1</link>
<description>Source: usatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>16 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>PGandE workers Not Psyched for Smart Meters</title>
<link>http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091215/ARTICLES/912159935?Title=Building-a-better-power-meter</link>
<description>Source: pressdemocrat.com</description>
<pubDate>16 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New England Locals Challenge Verizons Layoffs</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0912/091215_LocalsChallengeVerizon.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>16 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Help Fight for a Fair Health Care Reform Bill</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0912/091214_Merkley_Amendment.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>16 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>IBEW Leader Co-chairs California Climate Change Panel</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0912/091216_PatLavinClimatePanel.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>16 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Session sheds light on solar plant plans</title>
<link>http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091212/NEWS07/912120321/1013/news07/Session-sheds-light-on-solar-plant-plans</link>
<description>Source: mydesert.com</description>
<pubDate>16 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>LA utility backs off plans to build solar farm</title>
<link>http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_14007135</link>
<description>Source: mercurynews.com</description>
<pubDate>16 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Calif. company offers solar for lease in Colorado</title>
<link>http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_14005495</link>
<description>Source: denverpost.com</description>
<pubDate>16 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Can Solar Panels Really Be Do-it-Yourself?</title>
<link>http://www.triplepundit.com/2009/12/can-solar-panels-really-be-do-it-yourself/</link>
<description>Source: triplepundit.com</description>
<pubDate>15 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>A Shady Lane, No One Really Wants One </title>
<link>http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/12/14/813986/-A-Shady-Lane,-No-One-Really-Wants-One</link>
<description>Source: dailykos.com</description>
<pubDate>15 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>ATandT Has Agreements Covering 97% Of Wireline Union Workers</title>
<link>http://www.multichannel.com/article/440127-AT_T_Has_Agreements_Covering_97_Of_Wireline_Union_Workers.php</link>
<description>Source: multichannel.com</description>
<pubDate>15 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Kick Starts Renewables Program at Community College</title>
<link>http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20091213/NEWS01/912130315/1002/NEWS01/Business-Notables</link>
<description>Source: battlecreekenquirer.com</description>
<pubDate>15 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Federal judge dismisses IBEW-NECA lawsuit against NeuroMetrix</title>
<link>http://www.massdevice.com/news/federal-judge-dismisses-shareholders-lawsuit-against-neurometrix</link>
<description>Source: massdevice.com</description>
<pubDate>15 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Building cross-border solidarity</title>
<link>http://socialistworker.org/2009/12/10/building-cross-border-solidarity</link>
<description>Source: socialistworker.org</description>
<pubDate>15 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Geothermal Project in California Is Shut Down</title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/12/science/earth/12quake.html</link>
<description>Source: nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>15 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>An Electricians test of faith</title>
<link>http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/business/ci_13935869</link>
<description>Source: pasadenastarnews.com</description>
<pubDate>14 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Akeena Solar Soars; To Sell Through Some Lowes Stores, Deal Will Impact Residential Solar</title>
<link>http://blogs.barrons.com/techtraderdaily/2009/12/10/akeena-soars-to-sell-through-some-lowes-stores/</link>
<description>Source: blogs.barrons.com</description>
<pubDate>14 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Work force readies for wind industry</title>
<link>http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45571.html</link>
<description>Source: mainebiz.biz</description>
<pubDate>14 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Two electrical workers injured in explosion at Bear Archery</title>
<link>http://www.gainesville.com/article/20091212/ARTICLES/912121009/1002</link>
<description>Source: gainesville.com</description>
<pubDate>14 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Frontier Communications Employees in Pennsylvania and West Virginia Ratify Labor Contracts</title>
<link>http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2009/12/14/4529851.htm</link>
<description>Source: tmcnet.com</description>
<pubDate>14 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title> Volunteers help Decatur Trades</title>
<link>http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-il-decaturtrades,0,7793233.story</link>
<description>Source: chicagotribune.com</description>
<pubDate>14 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>A good idea turned bad?</title>
<link>http://www.omaha.com/article/20091213/MONEY/712139975</link>
<description>Source: omaha.com</description>
<pubDate>14 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Bonds, furloughs are sign of the times</title>
<link>http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20091212/OPINION01/912120312/1086/OPINION01</link>
<description>Source: lnasingstatejournal.com</description>
<pubDate>14 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>





<item>
<title>For Owners, PACE drives down energy costs as early as Year One</title>
<link>http://libn.com/blog/2009/12/09/cooper-foye-pace-drives-down-energy-costs/</link>
<description>Source: libn.com</description>
<pubDate>11 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Elusive Hot Electrons Captured in Ultra-Thin Solar Cells</title>
<link>http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091211074427.htm</link>
<description>Source: sciencedaily.com</description>
<pubDate>11 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Open IBEW Letter to Workers at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital: Why Do SJHS and SEIU Fear a Free and Fair Election?</title>
<link>http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=7622</link>
<description>Source: beyondchron.org</description>
<pubDate>11 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>CVS contractor to be replaced</title>
<link>http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20091210/NEWS01/912100462/CVS+contractor+to+be+replaced</link>
<description>Source: pressconnects.com</description>
<pubDate>11 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Community College adding 420 solar panels to three buildings on campus</title>
<link>http://www.heraldnews.com/education/x819329396/Bristol-Community-College-adding-420-solar-panels-to-three-buildings-on-campus</link>
<description>Source: heraldnews.com</description>
<pubDate>11 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>IBEW looks forward to Wind Farm Jobs</title>
<link>http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20091211/NEWS03/312119996</link>
<description>Source: watertowndailytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>11 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Frontier Communications Employees in Pennsylvania and West Virginia Ratify Labor Contracts </title>
<link>http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/frontier-communications-employees-in-pennsylvania-and-west-virginia-ratify-labor-contracts,1082947.shtml</link>
<description>Source: earthtimes.org</description>
<pubDate>10 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Volunteerism a trademark of IBEW Workers</title>
<link>http://www.herald-review.com/news/local/article_7c902678-291a-5996-8dc3-770dd696bfe0.html</link>
<description>Source: herald-review.com</description>
<pubDate>10 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Co-op, union agree to unpaid leave to reduce size of layoff</title>
<link>http://www.citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091209/GJNEWS02/712099876/-1/CITNEWS</link>
<description>Source: citizen.com</description>
<pubDate>10 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Convention center to add solar panels in power-use deal</title>
<link>http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/dec/10/convention-center-add-solar-panels-power-use-deal/</link>
<description>Source: signonsandiego.com</description>
<pubDate>10 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Union pension funds consider loaning $170 million to revive construction on Chicago skyscraper</title>
<link>http://www.courant.com/business/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-il-chicago-skyscraper,0,7884347.story</link>
<description>Source: courant.com</description>
<pubDate>9 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Signs of Hope for Concrete Action at Climate Change Talks</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/12/08/signs-of-hope-for-concrete-action-at-climate-change-talks/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>9 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Canadian Labour Movement Calls for Retirement Security Reform</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09ElectricalWorker/EW1209/03.1209.html</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>9 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Electrical Worker Online : Local Lines And Retirees </title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/09ElectricalWorker/EW1209/LocalLines.1209.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>9 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>MD, universities to buy electricity from renewable sources </title>
<link>http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/green/bal-md.gr.power09dec09,0,6164035.story</link>
<description>Source: baltimoresun.com</description>
<pubDate>9 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Three area clean energy businesses get state grants</title>
<link>http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2009/December09/09/ener_grants-09Dec09.html</link>
<description>Source: midhudsonnews.com</description>
<pubDate>9 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Job growth in California is going green</title>
<link>http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-green-jobs9-2009dec09,0,6283396.story</link>
<description>Source: latimes.com</description>
<pubDate>9 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Kelliher gets IBEW union endorsement</title>
<link>http://politicsinminnesota.com/blog/2009/12/kelliher-gets-ibew-union-endorsement/</link>
<description>Source: politicsinminnesota.com</description>
<pubDate>9 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Local members thanked for generosity</title>
<link>http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2009/12/09/opinion/doc4b1f26e04ae25715741520.txt</link>
<description>Source: delcotimes.com</description>
<pubDate>9 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>U.S. Falling Behind in Green Jobs Growth</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0912/091204_greenjoblag.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>8 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New Report Investigates Rise in Injuries to Aging Workers</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0912/091202_agingworkers.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>8 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>St. Louis Utility Locals Aid Unemployed Electricians</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0912/091202_lu1439.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>8 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Local 272 At Bruce Mansfield Plant Ratifies Labor Agreement With FirstEnergy Generation</title>
<link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1149467&amp;SMap=1</link>
<description>Source: rttnews.com</description>
<pubDate>8 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Nevada Retirees Resist Cuts</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09ElectricalWorker/EW1209/01.1209.html</link>
<description>Source: The Electrical Worker Online</description>
<pubDate>8 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>KIUC reaches deal with union</title>
<link>http://www.kauaiworld.com/articles/2009/12/07/news/kauai_news/doc4b1cab5dc8ea3564216188.txt</link>
<description>Source: kauaiworld.com</description>
<pubDate>8 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>BWLs union agrees to 8 furlough days</title>
<link>http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20091204/NEWS01/912040317/1002/NEWS01</link>
<description>Source: lansingstatejournal.com</description>
<pubDate>8 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Independent expenditures by labor unions soar in LA City Council race</title>
<link>http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/12/07/independent-expenditures-labor-unions-soar-la-coun/</link>
<description>Source: scpr.org</description>
<pubDate>8 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Local Hosting Scholarships</title>
<link>http://www.thecalifornian.com/article/20091207/NEWS01/91207021/1002/Castroville+electrical+union+hosting+scholarship</link>
<description>Source: thecalifornian.com</description>
<pubDate>8 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>FPL Plans To Put $2 Billion Behind Wind Energys Back In 2010</title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20091206-702996.html</link>
<description>Source: online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>7 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Comcasts Brian Roberts: low-key exec leads high-profile giant</title>
<link>http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/12/05/comcasts-brian-roberts-the-low-key-exec-who-leads-a-high-profi/</link>
<description>Source: dailyfinance.com</description>
<pubDate>7 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Sunny side up: solar power in Pennsylvania</title>
<link>http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/index.ssf/2009/12/sunny_side_up_solar_power_in_p.html</link>
<description>Source: pennlive.com</description>
<pubDate>7 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar panels cutting costs</title>
<link>http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2009/12/07/news/doc4b1c706e27f39087914486.txt</link>
<description>Source: delcotimes.com</description>
<pubDate>7 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Solar storm in 2013 could trigger giant power outage -- or not</title>
<link>http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/345703/Solar_Storm_Could_Zap_Power_Grid_in_2013?taxonomyId=17</link>
<description>Source: computerworld.com</description>
<pubDate>7 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Firefighters, electricians to install fire alarms for seniors</title>
<link>http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20091202/NEWS25/312020011/Firefighters++electricians+to+install+fire+alarms+for+seniors</link>
<description>Source: honoluluadvertiser.com</description>
<pubDate>7 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Fired Mexican Electric Workers Protest In Capital Streets</title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20091204-713668.html</link>
<description>Source: online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>7 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Audit reveals 911 woes</title>
<link>http://www.calgarysun.com/news/alberta/2009/12/04/12034566-sun.html</link>
<description>Source: calgarysun.com</description>
<pubDate>4 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar cell maker Energy Conversion Devices cuts 400 jobs</title>
<link>http://www.mlive.com/business/detroit/index.ssf/2009/12/solar_cell_maker_energy_conver.html</link>
<description>Source: mlive.com</description>
<pubDate>4 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>California utilities push for solar, wind and carbon-capture projects</title>
<link>http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/greenspace/2009/12/solar-power-in-space.html</link>
<description>Source: latimesblogs.com</description>
<pubDate>4 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Study: No Impact on Property Values From Wind Turbines</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/04/study-no-impact-on-property-values-from-wind-turbines/</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>4 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Solar Plant in Space Gets Go-Ahead</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/solar-plant-in-space-gets-go-ahead/</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.com</description>
<pubDate>4 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>UAF awarded $4.6M for geothermal study</title>
<link>http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=11604048</link>
<description>Source: ktuu.com</description>
<pubDate>4 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Pentagons 25M Acres Could Ease Renewables Siting Debate</title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/12/03/03greenwire-pentagons-25m-acres-could-ease-renewables-siti-10605.html</link>
<description>Source: nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>4 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>In Mexico, Electricians Union Escalate Opposition to Government</title>
<link>http://inthesetimes.com/working/entry/5261/grassroots_movement_grows_in_mexico_as_unionists_escalate_opposition_to_gov/</link>
<description>Source: inthesetimes.com</description>
<pubDate>4 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Co-op squeezed; layoffs possible</title>
<link>http://www.citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091203/GJNEWS02/712039643/-1/citnews</link>
<description>Source: citizen.com</description>
<pubDate>3 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Utility bets on offshore turbines</title>
<link>http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/12/03/national_grid_will_buy_power_from_cape_wind_if_project_is_built/</link>
<description>Source: boston.com</description>
<pubDate>3 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Amidst Slow Growth, Obama Green Jobs Meeting Approaches</title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/business/energy-environment/03greenjobs.html</link>
<description>Source: nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>3 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>India Launches Solar Mission, Seeks International Support</title>
<link>http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/010837.html</link>
<description>Source: worldchanging.com</description>
<pubDate>3 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>GE Returns to Wind Financing</title>
<link>http://blogs.wsj.com/environmentalcapital/2009/12/02/welcome-back-immelt-general-electric-returns-to-wind-financing/</link>
<description>Source: blogs.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>3 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>





<item>
<title>Sluggish economy creates competition for sewer district projects</title>
<link>http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/11/sluggish_economy_creates_compe.html</link>
<description>Source: cleveland.com</description>
<pubDate>3 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Furloughs, Freezes help balance next years budget</title>
<link>http://blogs.southtownstar.com/orlandpark/2009/11/orland_park_balances_next_year.html</link>
<description>Source: blogs.southtownstar.com</description>
<pubDate>3 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Proposed ballot measure an effort to stave off escalating pension costs</title>
<link>http://www.redding.com/news/2009/nov/22/proposed-redding-ballot-measure-an-effort-to-off/</link>
<description>Source: redding.com</description>
<pubDate>3 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>






<item>
<title>Debate on Community Benefits Agreements</title>
<link>http://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/17121/debate-on-community-benefits-agreements/</link>
<description>Source: northbaybusinessjournal.com</description>
<pubDate>3 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Northrops Pascagoula workers vote to extend contract to 2012</title>
<link>http://www.al.com/business/press-register/index.ssf?/base/business/1259748926244690.xml&amp;coll=3</link>
<description>Source: al.com</description>
<pubDate>2 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>DWP approves 5-year contract with employee union</title>
<link>http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/12/dwp-appointees.html</link>
<description>Source: latimesblogs.latimes.com</description>
<pubDate>2 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>OPS pursues grant for green jobs</title>
<link>http://www.omaha.com/article/20091130/NEWS01/711309965</link>
<description>Source: omaha.com</description>
<pubDate>2 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Ordinance requiring hiring of locals fails</title>
<link>http://www.lodinews.com/articles/2009/12/02/news/1_hiring_ordinance_091202.txt</link>
<description>Source: lodinews.com</description>
<pubDate>2 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Unions rally for health care reform</title>
<link>http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20091202/WDH0101/912020675/1981/WDHbusiness/Unions-rally-for-health-care-reform</link>
<description>Source: wausaudailyherald.com</description>
<pubDate>2 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Energy, Transportation and Agriculture Groups Build Access to Fence-Sitting Senators </title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/cwire/2009/11/30/30climatewire-energy-transportation-and-agriculture-groups-23484.html</link>
<description>Source: nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>2 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Responsible Contractor Agreement to Boost Union Jobs in PA</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0911/091130_responsible.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>1 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Home Depot controversy</title>
<link>http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/story?section=news/local&amp;id=7145818</link>
<description>Source: abclocal.go.com</description>
<pubDate>1 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Column: Clean energy will aid growth</title>
<link>http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20091201/WDH06/912010301</link>
<description>Source: wausaudailyherald.com</description>
<pubDate>1 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Verizon Plan Criticized by IBEW</title>
<link>http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/20091201verizon_expands_mass_web_service/</link>
<description>Source: bostonherald.com</description>
<pubDate>1 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar panels causing some storms</title>
<link>http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-solar-panels30-2009nov30,0,5567208.story</link>
<description>Source: latimes.com</description>
<pubDate>1 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Duke Energy Brings Wyoming Wind Power Project On Line</title>
<link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/duke-energy-brings-wyoming-wind-power-project-on-line-78216262.html</link>
<description>Source: prnewswire.com</description>
<pubDate>1 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>With PA boost, solar-cell plant set for Navy Yard</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/inquirer/business/20091201_With_Pa__boost__solar-cell_plant_set_for_Navy_Yard.html</link>
<description>Source: philly.com</description>
<pubDate>1 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Homeowners can now sell back electricity</title>
<link>http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gJN4GmglvMFWC3LccIL35NmCwCpgD9CA4O0G0</link>
<description>Source: AP</description>
<pubDate>1 December 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW, workers stage protest against Home Depot</title>
<link>http://www.wtol.com/Global/story.asp?S=11581027</link>
<description>Source: wtol.com</description>
<pubDate>29 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Local donates to renewable energy program</title>
<link>http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20091123/NEIGHBORHOODS01/911230343/IBEW+Local+445+donates++12+789+to+KCC+for+renewable+energy+program</link>
<description>Source: battlecreekenquirer.com</description>
<pubDate>29 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solis Returns to IBEW to Talk Up Green Jobs</title>
<link>http://www.whittierdailynews.com/news/ci_13861359</link>
<description>Source: whittierdailynews.com</description>
<pubDate>29 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>MLGW labor dispute in citys hands</title>
<link>http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/nov/25/mlgw-labor-dispute-in-citys-hands/</link>
<description>Source: commercialappeal.com</description>
<pubDate>29 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>NECA, IBEW Deliver Help, Hope to Homeless Veterans - Now on ElectricTV.net</title>
<link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/neca-ibew-deliver-help-hope-to-homeless-veterans---now-on-electrictvnet-69998912.html</link>
<description>Source: prnewswire.com</description>
<pubDate>23 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Shortage of Utility Workers In the Near Future </title>
<link>http://ozarksfirst.com/content/fulltext/?cid=208002</link>
<description>Source: ozarksfirst.com</description>
<pubDate>23 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Northrup Contract has raises, bonuses</title>
<link>http://www.gulflive.com/news/mississippipress/news.ssf?/base/news/1258974918247580.xml&amp;coll=5</link>
<description>Source: gulflive.com</description>
<pubDate>23 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar energy industry brings a ray of hope to the Rust Belt</title>
<link>http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-rustbelt-greenbelt23-2009nov23,0,3232106.story</link>
<description>Source: latimes.com</description>
<pubDate>23 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Crane school partners with wind company</title>
<link>http://burnstimesherald.info/2009/11/18/crane-school-partners-with-wind-company/</link>
<description>Source: burnstimesherald.info</description>
<pubDate>23 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>McPier meltdown</title>
<link>http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/article.pl?articleId=32690</link>
<description>Source: chicagobusiness.com</description>
<pubDate>23 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Wage confusion sets back program for weatherization</title>
<link>http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/northwest/story/960629.html</link>
<description>Source: thenewstribune.com</description>
<pubDate>23 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Nev. counties fight for share of geothermal money</title>
<link>http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/nov/21/nev-counties-fight-for-share-of-geothermal-money/</link>
<description>Source: lasvegassun.com</description>
<pubDate>23 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>India unveils ambitious solar power mission</title>
<link>http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/newdelhi/India-unveils-ambitious-solar-power-mission/Article1-479339.aspx</link>
<description>Source: hindustantimes.com</description>
<pubDate>23 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>MWRA proposes wind turbine in Charlestown </title>
<link>http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20091119mwra_proposes_wind_turbine_in_charlestown/srvc=home&amp;position=recent</link>
<description>Source: news.bostonherald.com</description>
<pubDate>20 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Electricians Local expands training cente </title>
<link>http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/532384.html</link>
<description>Source: observertoday.com</description>
<pubDate>20 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar electric system put in service in West Tenn</title>
<link>http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g7Qz19iIeNE0XV7hO6hx6ayofF_AD9C2NVCO1</link>
<description>Source: AP</description>
<pubDate>20 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>AFL-CIO Unveils Jobs Agenda</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0911/091120_jobsaction.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>20 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Bush Tax Cuts Much Costlier Than Health Care Bill</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0911/091117_bushtax.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>20 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>MLGW workers may face hike in health insurance premiums</title>
<link>http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/nov/20/mlgw-workers-face-health-care-hike/</link>
<description>Source: commericalappeal.com</description>
<pubDate>20 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Daley demands union action to keep trade shows</title>
<link>http://www.suntimes.com/business/1888566,trade-show-chicago-daley-union-111709.article</link>
<description>Source: suntimes.com</description>
<pubDate>20 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Electricians picket CVS site, call for local tradesmen to be hired</title>
<link>http://www.stargazette.com/article/20091117/NEWS01/911170378/Electricians-picket-CVS-site-call-for-local-tradesmen-to-be-hired</link>
<description>Source: stargazette.com</description>
<pubDate>20 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>IBEW Condemns Police Attack on Mexican Electrical Workers Union</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0911/091116_mewu.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>17 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Electrical Workers of Mexico Take on Calderon Government </title>
<link>http://upsidedownworld.org/main/content/view/2200/1/</link>
<description>Source: upsidedownworld.org</description>
<pubDate>17 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New electrical licensing board seeks $155,500 in start-up costs</title>
<link>http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20091117/NEWS01/911170329/1006/news01/New-electrical-licensing-board-seeks--155-500-in-start-up-costs</link>
<description>Source: poughkeepsiejournal.com</description>
<pubDate>17 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Smart path to economic recovery - invest in skills</title>
<link>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/11/15/IN221AI9PS.DTL</link>
<description>Source: sfgate.com</description>
<pubDate>17 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>CVS subcontractors must prove all workers are legal</title>
<link>http://www.stargazette.com/article/20091116/NEWS01/911160342/1113</link>
<description>Source: stargazette.com</description>
<pubDate>17 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>China pushes solar, wind power development</title>
<link>http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/energy/environment/2009-11-17-chinasolar17_CV_N.htm</link>
<description>Source: usatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>17 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Demand for solar energy subsidies puts stress on New York state program</title>
<link>http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/11/demand_for_solar_energy_subsid.html</link>
<description>Source: syracuse.com</description>
<pubDate>17 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>AltaRock Geothermal Gets New Boost</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/16/altarock-geothermal-gets-new-boost/</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>17 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>





<item>
<title>NY Times Says American Workers, quote, Overpaid; IBEW takes Action</title>
<link>http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=7555</link>
<description>Source: beyondchron.org</description>
<pubDate>16 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Tidal energy project launched</title>
<link>http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45473.html</link>
<description>Source: mainebiz.biz</description>
<pubDate>16 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Asian-American Faced Discrimination, Workplace Violations Prior to Joining IBEW</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/11/13/asian-pacific-americans-tell-their-stories-at-first-national-workers-rights-hearing/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>16 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>CVS work comes to temporary halt after arrest of 7 undocumented workers</title>
<link>http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20091113/NEWS01/911130375/1124</link>
<description>Source: theithacajournal.com</description>
<pubDate>16 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Hawaiian Telcoms $460M reorganization gets OK</title>
<link>http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20091114/NEWS01/911140328/1190/LOCALNEWSFRONT/Hawaiian+Telcom+s++460M+reorganization+gets+OK</link>
<description>Source: honoluluadvertiser.com</description>
<pubDate>16 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar power goes underground</title>
<link>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33793775/ns/technology_and_science-future_of_energy/</link>
<description>Source: msnbc.msn.com</description>
<pubDate>16 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Green building puts some in the red</title>
<link>http://dailyreporter.com/blog/2009/11/13/green-building-puts-some-in-the-red/</link>
<description>Source: dailyreporter.com</description>
<pubDate>16 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Phone deal tough call for states</title>
<link>http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20091115/BIZ/311159962</link>
<description>Source: journalgazette.net</description>
<pubDate>16 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Pennsylvania Releases Funding For Additional Solar Projects </title>
<link>http://www.solarindustrymag.com/e107_plugins/content/content_lt.php?content.4344</link>
<description>Source: solarindustrymag.com</description>
<pubDate>13 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Fast-Tracked Solar Project Could Speed Mojave Deserts Demise </title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/11/12/12greenwire-fast-tracked-solar-project-could-speed-mojave-95100.html</link>
<description>Source: nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>13 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Local 164 Helps Cancer Survivors Group Go Green</title>
<link>http://www.paramuspost.com/article.php/20091111075638260</link>
<description>Source: paramuspost.com</description>
<pubDate>13 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Local 37 Will Hold Press Conference on Hydro Quebec Deal</title>
<link>http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/International-Brotherhood-Of-Electrical-Workers-Ibew-Local-37-1075814.html</link>
<description>Source: marketwire.com</description>
<pubDate>13 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Local electricians install solar panel at training facility</title>
<link>http://www.wlns.com/Global/story.asp?S=11492411</link>
<description>Source: wins.com</description>
<pubDate>13 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Avista fights labor ruling</title>
<link>http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/nov/13/avista-fights-labor-ruling/</link>
<description>Source: spokesman.com</description>
<pubDate>13 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>IBEW Activists: Strong Public Option, No Benefits Tax</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0911/091109_healthcare.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>12 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Local Lobbies for Wind Power Zoning</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0911/091106_ILWindPower.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>12 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Inland solar project tapping large union workforce</title>
<link>http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_S_ivanpah12.4522948.html</link>
<description>Source: pe.com</description>
<pubDate>12 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Local electricians plug into the sun</title>
<link>http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/archives/2009/2009-Nov-12/local-electricians-plug-into-the-sun/1/@@index</link>
<description>Source: montereycountyweekly.com</description>
<pubDate>12 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New Jersey solar energy investment set to increase</title>
<link>http://solar.coolerplanet.com/News/19455882-new-jersey-solar-energy-investment-set-to-increase.aspx</link>
<description>Source: solar.coolerplanet.com</description>
<pubDate>12 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Past Local Prez Passes One Day After Wife</title>
<link>http://www.northjersey.com/obituaries/69829917.html</link>
<description>Source: northjersey.com</description>
<pubDate>12 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Diversity building on South Waterfront projects</title>
<link>http://djcoregon.com/news/2009/11/11/diversity-building-on-south-waterfront-projects/</link>
<description>Source: djoregon.com</description>
<pubDate>12 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>State Gets Grant money for Renewable Energy Programs</title>
<link>http://www.waow.com/Global/story.asp?S=11395289</link>
<description>Source: waow.com</description>
<pubDate>12 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Health Care Fight Moves to the Senate, and Other Health Care News</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/11/10/health-care-fight-moves-to-the-senate-and-other-health-care-news/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>11 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Local 164 Joins Marine Toys For Tots Campaign</title>
<link>http://www.paramuspost.com/article.php/2009111016165586</link>
<description>Source: paramuspost.com</description>
<pubDate>11 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Local students attracted to high-tech jobs</title>
<link>http://nwitimes.com/business/local/article_94cc5c0a-4579-5a85-bd77-e24a65ac65f4.html</link>
<description>Source: nwtimes.com</description>
<pubDate>11 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>BWL to furlough at least 300 employees</title>
<link>http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20091111/NEWS03/311070013/1004/NEWS03</link>
<description>Source: lansingstatejournal.com</description>
<pubDate>11 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Right-Wing Beat Back in N.Y. After Defeating Pro-Labor Republican</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0911/091110_rightwing.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>10 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Local Teams with NECA to Host Alt Energy Workshop</title>
<link>http://www.modbee.com/local/story/927147.html</link>
<description>Source: modbee.com</description>
<pubDate>10 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Fraud committed by BISD contractor</title>
<link>http://theexaminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&amp;SubSectionID=61&amp;ArticleID=3573</link>
<description>Source: theexaminer.com</description>
<pubDate>10 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Making Energy Visible, One Solar Panel at a Time </title>
<link>http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2009/11/making-energy-visible-one-solar-panel-at-a-time</link>
<description>Source: renewableenergyworld.com</description>
<pubDate>10 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Financing Challenges for Geothermal Power</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/10/financing-challenges-for-geothermal-power/</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>10 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>PGandE sued over new SmartMeters, soaring bills</title>
<link>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/11/09/BU851AHKGA.DTL</link>
<description>Source: sfgate.com</description>
<pubDate>10 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Brandeis installing swath of solar panels</title>
<link>http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/greenblog/2009/11/brandeis_installing_swath_of_s_1.html</link>
<description>Source: boston.com</description>
<pubDate>10 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>How geothermal energy works</title>
<link>http://www.biofuelswatch.com/how-does-geothermal-energy-work/</link>
<description>Source: biofuelswatch.com</description>
<pubDate>10 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Solar panels in New Mexico pay for themselves in 7 years</title>
<link>http://energyandenvironmentblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/11/solar-panels-in-new-mexico-pay.html</link>
<description>Source: dallasnews.com</description>
<pubDate>10 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Lawmaker tweets from bus tour of stimulus-backed solar sites</title>
<link>http://thehill.com/blogs/twitter-room/other-news/67017-lawmaker-tweets-from-bus-tour-of-stimulus-backed-solar-sites</link>
<description>Source: thehill.com</description>
<pubDate>10 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>City seeks bids for airport projects</title>
<link>http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=2&amp;a=424295</link>
<description>Source: postbulletin.com</description>
<pubDate>10 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Electricians Recruit Apprentices</title>
<link>http://readme.readmedia.com/Electricians-Recruit-Apprentices/979176</link>
<description>Source: readmedia.com</description>
<pubDate>10 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Exhibitor Introduces Novel Approach to Electrical Safety Training</title>
<link>http://ohsonline.com/articles/2009/10/28/exhibitor-introduces-novel-approach-to-electrical-safety-training.aspx</link>
<description>Source: ohsonline.com</description>
<pubDate>10 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers supports air quality improvements</title>
<link>http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20091106/OPINION03/911060351/-1/newsfront2/International-Brotherhood-of-Electrical-Workers-supports-air-quality-improvements</link>
<description>Source: delmarvanow.org</description>
<pubDate>6 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Maine Energy Efficiency Program Creates Opportunity for Union (Video)</title>
<link>http://www.necn.com/Boston/New-England/2009/11/05/Maine-seeks-to-make-homes-more/1257457501.html</link>
<description>Source: necn.com</description>
<pubDate>6 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>China Goes To Texas: The Great Wind Farm Dispute</title>
<link>http://247wallst.com/2009/11/06/china-goes-to-texas-the-great-wind-farm-dispute/</link>
<description>Source: 247wallst.com</description>
<pubDate>6 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Hospital work site draws new protest</title>
<link>http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091106/BIZ/911060341/-1/NEWS</link>
<description>Source: recordonline.com</description>
<pubDate>5 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Mill Would Supply Electricity to Bangor Hydro and CMP</title>
<link>http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45418.html</link>
<description>Source: mainebiz.biz</description>
<pubDate>6 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Government Fast-Tracks 6 Solar, Wind Farms </title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20091105-725668.html</link>
<description>Source: online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>6 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>US boost for geothermal firms</title>
<link>http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/us-boost-for-geothermal-firms/article1353387/</link>
<description>Source: theglobeandmail.com</description>
<pubDate>6 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Drawbacks of geothermal heating systems</title>
<link>http://features.csmonitor.com/environment/2009/11/05/drawbacks-of-geothermal-heating-systems/</link>
<description>Source: features.csmonitor.com</description>
<pubDate>6 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>New, quote, smart electrical meters raise privacy issues</title>
<link>http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iBmDChGY43aW7yaorWTByPigeAXA</link>
<description>Source: AP</description>
<pubDate>6 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>In Election, Voters Heavily Favored Measure G</title>
<link>http://www.mydesert.com/article/20091106/NEWS0301/911050393/1006/news01/Voters+back+phone+utility+tax</link>
<description>Source: mydesert.com</description>
<pubDate>6 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Qwest to save $100 million via pension, pay freeze</title>
<link>http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hdO1hEpu1QekeFnQttyUXUHsHQlgD9BNN3C01</link>
<description>Source: AP</description>
<pubDate>5 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Will Utilities Be Prepared to Face Uncertain Future?</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09ElectricalWorker/EW1109/01.1109.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>5 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>NECA-IBEW Going Green With Renewable Energy Projects</title>
<link>http://www.sys-con.com/node/1173814</link>
<description>Source: sys-con.com</description>
<pubDate>5 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Fairpoint Plan Spells Fear for Workers Benefits</title>
<link>http://www.benningtonbanner.com/business/ci_13689882</link>
<description>Source: benningtonbanner.com</description>
<pubDate>5 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Pres. Hill Statement on Fairpoint</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0910/091028_FairpointBR.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>5 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Evergreen Solar 3Q Loss Widens On $70M Write-Down</title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20091104-717408.html</link>
<description>Source: online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>5 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>DWP Workers to Get Pay Raise</title>
<link>http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/10/los-angeles-dwp-workers-to-get-pay-raise.html</link>
<description>Source: latimesblogs.latimes.com</description>
<pubDate>5 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>IBEW To Offer Solar Training - in Parking Lot</title>
<link>http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/business/ci_13717802</link>
<description>Source: santacruzsentinel.com</description>
<pubDate>5 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>20 Industry Professionals Elected to Fill 26 NSC Posts</title>
<link>http://ohsonline.com/articles/2009/11/05/20-industry-professionals-elected-to-fill-26-nsc-posts.aspx</link>
<description>Source: ohsonline.com</description>
<pubDate>5 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Pres Hill on Obama Presidency, One Year Later</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09ElectricalWorker/EW1109/Officers.1109.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>4 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>When Blue Meets Green</title>
<link>http://www.emagazine.com/view/?4903</link>
<description>Source: emagazine.com</description>
<pubDate>4 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>New Retirement Coalition Plans for Visionary Future System</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0910/091028_Retirement.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>4 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Baltimore Local Grows Despite Down Economy</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09ElectricalWorker/EW1109/03.1109.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>4 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Members Go Online In Search of New Skills</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09ElectricalWorker/EW1109/02.1109.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>4 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Adovocates for Community Jobs from Stimulus Funds</title>
<link>http://www.tribstar.com/news/local_story_307232455.html</link>
<description>Source: tribstar.com</description>
<pubDate>4 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>The Smart Grid: A QandA With Industry Expert David Leeds</title>
<link>http://www.infrastructurist.com/2009/11/04/whats-happening-with-the-smart-grid-a-qa-with-industry-expert-david-leeds/</link>
<description>Source: infrastructurist.com</description>
<pubDate>4 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Significant Savings in Solar Electric Systems Available Now</title>
<link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3149894.htm</link>
<description>Source: prweb.com</description>
<pubDate>4 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Sanyo Electric opens new solar panel plant</title>
<link>http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2009/11/sanyo_solar_plant_opens_with_o.html</link>
<description>Source: oregonlive.com</description>
<pubDate>4 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Why choose a geothermal heating system? </title>
<link>http://features.csmonitor.com/environment/2009/11/03/why-choose-a-geothermal-heating-system/</link>
<description>Source: csmonitor.com</description>
<pubDate>4 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>US Geothermal gets green light on power plant</title>
<link>http://www.idahobusiness.net/archive.htm/2009/11/03/US-Geothermal-receives-permit-for-Neal-Hot-Springs</link>
<description>Source: idahobusiness.net</description>
<pubDate>4 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>MLGW Suspends Work on Asbestos Discovery</title>
<link>http://www.mesotheliomaweb.org/nov200903b.htm</link>
<description>Source: mesotheliomaweb.org</description>
<pubDate>4 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Mortgage-backed bonds pumped millions into Whatcom County real estate</title>
<link>http://www.bellinghamherald.com/602/story/1141397.html</link>
<description>Source: bellinghamherald.com</description>
<pubDate>4 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Verizon, union spar over potential loss of jobs</title>
<link>http://www.register-herald.com/local/local_story_307222704.html</link>
<description>Source: register-herald.com</description>
<pubDate>4 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Fresno family to receive solar system</title>
<link>http://www.thebusinessjournal.com/index.php/energy/2862-fresno-family-to-receive-solar-system</link>
<description>Source: thebusinessjournal.com</description>
<pubDate>4 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Act Now for Health Care Reform: A Message from International President Edwin D. Hill</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0911/091102_healthcare.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>3 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Bondholders want FairPoint probe</title>
<link>http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20091103/NEWS02/91102012</link>
<description>Source: burlingtonfreepress.com</description>
<pubDate>3 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Solar Power When the Sun Goes Down?</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/solar-power-when-the-sun-goes-down/</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.com</description>
<pubDate>3 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Corzine rallies with labor on his way to Tuesday</title>
<link>http://www.politickernj.com/max/34735/corzine-rallies-labor-his-way-tuesday</link>
<description>Source: politickernj.com</description>
<pubDate>3 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Local 494: Volunteers construct free home for local veteran</title>
<link>http://www.wisbusiness.com/index.Iml?Article=175545</link>
<description>Source: wisbusiness.com</description>
<pubDate>3 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Group of Evansdale workers join IBEW</title>
<link>http://www.wcfcourier.com/news/local/article_02558eb9-b9ac-5402-b74b-1ba6af2c540e.html</link>
<description>Source: wcfcourier.com</description>
<pubDate>3 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Sahara Solar Power Could Become Reality for Europe</title>
<link>http://www.electric.co.uk/news/sahara-solar-power-could-become-reality-for-europe-12341341.html</link>
<description>Source: electric.co.uk</description>
<pubDate>3 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Shuler to IBEW: Lets Fight for Jobs</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/10/30/shuler-to-ibew-lets-fight-for-jobs/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>2 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>FAIRPOINT: Union members show solidarity</title>
<link>http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/7049605.html</link>
<description>Source: morningsentinel.mainetoday.com</description>
<pubDate>2 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Burned by FairPoint, NH Electric Co-op scores stimulus funds</title>
<link>http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091101/BUSINESS/911019961/-1/business</link>
<description>Source: morningsentinel.mainetoday.com</description>
<pubDate>2 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Farmers growing electricity along with their crops </title>
<link>http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gl6kDmlAJIOG0kE4CsOeA0REz2igD9BN95B80</link>
<description>Source: AP</description>
<pubDate>2 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>As solar panels proliferate, so do legal questions</title>
<link>http://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/16414/as-solar-panels-proliferate-so-do-legal-questions/</link>
<description>Source: northbaybusinessjournal.com</description>
<pubDate>2 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Mexico: thousands of electrical workers protest mass firings </title>
<link>http://www.themilitant.com/2009/7343/734305.html</link>
<description>Source: themilitant.com</description>
<pubDate>2 November 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>FairPoint asks unions for $30 million in cuts</title>
<link>http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=FairPoint+asks+unions+for+%2430+million+in+cuts&amp;articleId=7b500f91-951d-4849-974e-bb748cc73a55</link>
<description>Source: unionleader.com</description>
<pubDate>29 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>DOE awards California $3.5M solar training</title>
<link>http://www.thebusinessjournal.com/index.php/the-business-journal-state-news/38-state/2803-doe-awards-california-35m-solar-training</link>
<description>Source: thebusinessjournal.com</description>
<pubDate>29 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>State committee hears both sides of casino issue</title>
<link>http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/multimedia/x876590854/State-committee-hears-both-sides-of-casino-issue</link>
<description>Source: metrowestdailynews.com</description>
<pubDate>29 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Officials say Fredericton jobs are safe</title>
<link>http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/cityregion/article/841134</link>
<description>Source: dailygleaner.com</description>
<pubDate>29 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Engineers picket Journal offices over contract</title>
<link>http://www.onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/journalpicket102909.html</link>
<description>Source: onmilwaukee.com</description>
<pubDate>29 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Cloverland Electric Signs Agreement to Acquire Edison Sault Electric</title>
<link>http://www.saultthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2152422</link>
<description>Source: saulthisweek.com</description>
<pubDate>29 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW conducts food drive </title>
<link>http://www.trib.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_32f12bfb-8954-53d3-bf47-73fbc16b74bf.html</link>
<description>Source: trib.com</description>
<pubDate>29 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>FairPoint filing alarms unions </title>
<link>http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091028/FRONTPAGE/910280302</link>
<description>Source: concordmonitor.com</description>
<pubDate>29 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Leader of electricians union is sold on solar</title>
<link>http://www.northjersey.com/news/business/66778292.html</link>
<description>Source: northjersey.com</description>
<pubDate>29 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Lab to help train apprentice electricians</title>
<link>http://sanfrancisco.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/stories/2009/10/26/daily93.html</link>
<description>Source: sanfrancisco.bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>29 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Power plant inks pact with IBEW</title>
<link>http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_301231309.html</link>
<description>Source: gloucestertimes.com</description>
<pubDate>29 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Sues Mayoral Incumbent</title>
<link>http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20091028/NEWS01/910280310/1001/NEWS</link>
<description>Source: lansingstatejournal.com</description>
<pubDate>29 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>MLGW workers to get asbestos training</title>
<link>http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/oct/28/mlgw-workers-get-training-deal-asbestos-found-old-/</link>
<description>Source: commercialappeal.com</description>
<pubDate>29 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Frontier employee warns : We could end up like FairPoint</title>
<link>http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2009/10/27/4448183.htm</link>
<description>Source: tmcnet.com</description>
<pubDate>28 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Hour Power : Sharp Solar</title>
<link>http://www.ibewhourpower.com/Out-of-the-Box/Sharp-Solar.aspx</link>
<description>Source: ibewhourpower.com</description>
<pubDate>28 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Plant staff set to join IBEW </title>
<link>http://www.idahostatejournal.com/articles/2009/10/28/news/breaking/4.txt</link>
<description>Source: idahostatejournal.com</description>
<pubDate>28 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>State grants impact IBEW Work Prospects </title>
<link>http://www.warwickonline.com/pages/full_story_news/push?article-Grant+aims+to+boost+local+businesses%20&amp;id=4160055&amp;instance=home_news_right</link>
<description>Source: warwickonline.com</description>
<pubDate>28 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW, Vallejo will meet to discuss proposals</title>
<link>http://www.timesheraldonline.com/news/ci_13658305</link>
<description>Source: timesheraldonline.com</description>
<pubDate>28 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Doyle announces $270,000 in funding for solar training</title>
<link>http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/article/20091028/WRT0101/910280476/1982/WRT04/Doyle-announces--270-000-in-funding-for-solar-training</link>
<description>Source: wisconsinrapidstribune.com</description>
<pubDate>28 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Obama to Name Smart Grid Projects </title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125663945180609871.html</link>
<description>Source: online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>26 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Filing Chapter 11, Fairpoint Makes It Official</title>
<link>http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20091027/NEWS02/91026017</link>
<description>Source: burlingtonfreepress.com</description>
<pubDate>26 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Serono expansion protests continue</title>
<link>http://www.wickedlocal.com/billerica/news/business/x1914246324/Serono-expansion-protests-continue</link>
<description>Source: wickedlocal.com</description>
<pubDate>26 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Hundreds turn out for Issue 3 rally</title>
<link>http://www.wtol.com/Global/story.asp?S=11386089</link>
<description>Source: wtol.com</description>
<pubDate>26 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Union Comes Up Big for ATandT Workers</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0910/091023_ATT.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>26 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Members Help Power Up Solar Decathlon</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0910/091023_SolarDecathlon.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>26 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW 2009 Photo Contest Deadline is Nov. 30</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/2009photocontest/</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>26 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Local Takes Lead in Ambassadors Lawsuit</title>
<link>http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/oct/26/nj-union-takes-lead-ambassadors-lawsuit/</link>
<description>Source: spokesman.com</description>
<pubDate>26 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Local Prez, Wife Publish Kids Book on Buy American</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/10/25/bye-america/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>26 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Training Focuses on Green Technologies</title>
<link>http://www.thecalifornian.com/article/20091024/BUSINESS/910240314/1046/BUSINESS/Electricians-union-to-hold-solar-training-in-Castroville</link>
<description>Source: thecalifornian.com</description>
<pubDate>26 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Debt and Chaos May Prove Fatal for Fairpoint</title>
<link>http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2009/10/24/4442614.htm</link>
<description>Source: tmcnet.com</description>
<pubDate>26 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Shuler: We Need to Let Young People Know About Unions</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/10/23/shuler-we-need-to-let-young-people-know-about-unions/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>26 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Former Electrician Mourned</title>
<link>http://www.nj.com/reporter/index.ssf/2009/10/donald_s_don_knowlton_dies_at.html</link>
<description>Source: nj.com</description>
<pubDate>26 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>





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<title>County budget fix may hurt solar incentives</title>
<link>http://www.thecalifornian.com/article/20091026/NEWS01/910260303/1002</link>
<description>Source: thecalifornian.com</description>
<pubDate>26 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>FairPoint calls on unions to help avoid bankruptcy</title>
<link>http://www.timesargus.com/article/20091023/NEWS01/910230372</link>
<description>Source: timesargus.com</description>
<pubDate>22 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Union worried as Verizon scales back landline business</title>
<link>http://www.pantagraph.com/business/article_f97bed84-bf50-11de-aee1-001cc4c002e0.html</link>
<description>Source: pantagraph.com</description>
<pubDate>22 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Jobs At Stake in ATandT, Google Battle Over Web Rules </title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704224004574489323364051390.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsTop</link>
<description>Source: online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>22 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar Roadmap Bill Passes US House </title>
<link>http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2009/10/solar-roadmap-bill-passes-us-house</link>
<description>Source: renewableenergyworld.com</description>
<pubDate>22 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar Roadmap Bill Passes US House </title>
<link>http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5igh273g2XAMMLKuMqzxqdVwFRWpQ</link>
<description>Source:google.com</description>
<pubDate>22 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Wind Farms Now Allowed in Winnebago County </title>
<link>http://mystateline.com/content/fulltext_news?cid=109931</link>
<description>Source: mystateline.com</description>
<pubDate>22 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Promise of jobs moves closer as Industry stadium deal gets green light </title>
<link>http://www.whittierdailynews.com/news/ci_13621222</link>
<description>Source: whittierdailynews.com</description>
<pubDate>22 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>President Hill: Stop Delaying Cape Wind</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0910/091020_CapeWind.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>22 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>PA Responsible Contractor Agreement Approved </title>
<link>http://www.timesleader.com/news/Responsible_contractor_agreement_OK_rsquo_d_10-22-2009.html</link>
<description>Source: timesleader.com</description>
<pubDate>22 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>IBEW Poll Apportions Fairpoint Responsibility</title>
<link>http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091022/NEWS01/910220386/1001/NEWS01</link>
<description>Source: concordmonitor.com</description>
<pubDate>21 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Workers Upset Over Bridgeton Government Center Contract</title>
<link>http://www.fox2now.com/ktvi-bridgeton-contract-union-building-102109,0,2172127.story</link>
<description>Source: fox2now.com</description>
<pubDate>21 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Fluor Daniel to pay $12 million for antiunion hiring practices</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0910/FluorSettlementPR-JointV4.pdf</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>22 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Why the Health Insurance Excise Tax Is a Bad Idea</title>
<link>http://www.thenation.com/doc/20091102/early_wilson</link>
<description>Source: thenation.com</description>
<pubDate>22 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>ATandT Asks Employees To Oppose Net Neutrality</title>
<link>http://consumerist.com/5385791/att-asks-employees-to-oppose-net-neutrality</link>
<description>Source: consumerist.com</description>
<pubDate>21 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Opportunity For Businesses, IBEW To Support Public Schools, Groom Future Workforce</title>
<link>http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_161301.asp</link>
<description>Source: chattanoogan.com</description>
<pubDate>21 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Second Rooftop Panel in Massive SCE Project Now Generating Power</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS190679+20-Oct-2009+BW20091020</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>21 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Death shows hazards of aerial lifts</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20091016_Center_City_death_shows_hazards_of_aerial_lifts.html</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>21 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Recession puts wind power projects on hold</title>
<link>http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2009-10-20-power-production-wind_N.htm</link>
<description>Source: usatoday.com</description>
<pubDate>21 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Chipotle adding solar panels to some restaurants</title>
<link>http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jZGQKdkNfhEcCjeWUJXvCh57_DXQD9BF38P02</link>
<description>Source: AP</description>
<pubDate>21 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Simulation Training for Electrical Safety Announced</title>
<link>http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=133358&amp;Itemid=65</link>
<description>Source: pr-canada.net</description>
<pubDate>21 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Mishawaka workers asking council for help</title>
<link>http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20091020/News01/910209989/1130</link>
<description>Source: southbendtribune.com</description>
<pubDate>20 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>FairPoint workers cool to bid for cuts</title>
<link>http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=FairPoint+workers+cool+to+bid+for+cuts&amp;articleId=040e1b05-5ce6-48dd-b5a6-8580a72d4cb6</link>
<description>Source: unionleader.com</description>
<pubDate>20 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Unions, IBEW Deal with Anti-Prevailing-Wage law Group</title>
<link>http://cincinnati.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2009/10/19/story3.html?b=1255924800^2272411</link>
<description>Source: cincinnati.bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>20 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Wind farm law likely set for county OK</title>
<link>http://www.rrstar.com/news/x1801871869/Wind-farm-ordinance-likely-set-for-county-OK</link>
<description>Source: rrstar.com</description>
<pubDate>20 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Congress Puts An End to Anti-Union Rules at Defense Department</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0910/091014_NSPS.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>20 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Letters, 10/16: Arena has potential</title>
<link>http://journalstar.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_615dede4-b9d9-11de-9cd1-001cc4c002e0.html</link>
<description>Source: journalstar.com</description>
<pubDate>20 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Claims FairPoint Demanding Unplanned Changes</title>
<link>http://www.wmur.com/money/21332788/detail.html</link>
<description>Source: wmur.com</description>
<pubDate>19 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Biz Agent is States Person of The Year</title>
<link>http://www.berkshireeagle.com/local/ci_13591664</link>
<description>Source: berkshireeagle.com</description>
<pubDate>19 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Letter : Stop delaying the process of approving Cape Wind</title>
<link>http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091018/OPINION/910180345/-1/NEWSMAP</link>
<description>Source: capecodonline.com</description>
<pubDate>19 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>State watching wages of public works projects</title>
<link>http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20091018/BUSINESS/910181023/1350?Title=State-watching-wages-of-public-works-projects</link>
<description>Source: pressdemocrat.com</description>
<pubDate>19 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Wind power trainer opens</title>
<link>http://www.omaha.com/article/20091016/MONEY/710169970</link>
<description>Source: omaha.com</description>
<pubDate>19 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Sustaining green tide in building a concern</title>
<link>http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/oct/18/sustaining-green-tide-building-concern/</link>
<description>Source: signsonsandiego.com</description>
<pubDate>19 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Privatization Behind Calderons Attack on Electricians Union</title>
<link>http://narcosphere.narconews.com/notebook/kristin-bricker/2009/10/privatization-behind-calderons-attack-electricians-union</link>
<description>Source: narcosphere.com</description>
<pubDate>19 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Environmental concerns delay solar projects in California desert</title>
<link>http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-solar19-2009oct19,0,2124650.story?track=rss</link>
<description>Source: latimes.com</description>
<pubDate>19 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>State bars electrical contractor from public projects for three years</title>
<link>http://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/15831/state-bars-santa-rosa-electrical-contractor-from-public-projects-for-three-years/</link>
<description>Source: northbaybusinessjournal.com</description>
<pubDate>15 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Groups may be dialing up the heat in fight over Verizon sale</title>
<link>http://www.pantagraph.com/business/article_14a52a7e-b8b9-11de-bcdd-001cc4c002e0.html</link>
<description>Source: pantagraph.com</description>
<pubDate>15 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Thermo Fisher Union Workers Get Raise, Severence Packages</title>
<link>http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/64143382.html</link>
<description>Source: krcg.com</description>
<pubDate>12 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Union wants donation to mayor back</title>
<link>http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20091015/COLUMNISTS07/910150320</link>
<description>Source: lansingstatejournal.com</description>
<pubDate>15 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>The phones will work, but FairPoint might not</title>
<link>http://www.vermontbiz.com/article/october/phones-will-work-fairpoint-might-not</link>
<description>Source: vermontbiz.com</description>
<pubDate>15 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Union says RGandE agrees to new contract after 16-month stalemate</title>
<link>http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20091013/BUSINESS/91013017/1001</link>
<description>Source: democratandchronicle.com</description>
<pubDate>15 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Modesto electrician tops in western contest</title>
<link>http://www.mercedsunstar.com/centralvalley/story/1108828.html</link>
<description>Source: mercedsunstar.com</description>
<pubDate>12 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Verizon cuts 200 workers</title>
<link>http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/20091010verizon_cuts_200_workers/srvc=home&amp;position=also</link>
<description>Source: bostonherald.com</description>
<pubDate>12 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Electricians Picket Outside MIT - Passively</title>
<link>http://tech.mit.edu/V129/N43/picketers.html</link>
<description>Source: tech.mit.edu</description>
<pubDate>12 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Some Hydro workers back on the job</title>
<link>http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/2009/10/09/mb-hydro-workers-return-manitoba.html</link>
<description>Source: cbc.ca</description>
<pubDate>12 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Manitoba Hydro strike ends</title>
<link>http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/2009/10/08/081009-hydro-strike-ends.html</link>
<description>Source: cbc.ca</description>
<pubDate>08 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>92% of Americans support solar power development, study says</title>
<link>http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/shopping_blog/2009/10/92-of-americans-support-solar-power-development-says-study.html</link>
<description>Source: latimesblogs.com</description>
<pubDate>08 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Coal plant rally draws hundreds to Capitol</title>
<link>http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20091006/NEWS01/310060011/1002/NEWS01</link>
<description>Source: lansingstatejournal.com</description>
<pubDate>09 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>NRGs upgrades will result in new jobs and better air</title>
<link>http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20091001/OPINION10/910010323/1004/OPINION</link>
<description>Source: delawareonline.com</description>
<pubDate>09 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Green trend takes on many fronts</title>
<link>http://www.tribtoday.com/page/content.detail/id/528084.html?nav=5021</link>
<description>Source: tribtoday.com</description>
<pubDate>09 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Mexican Electricians Union In Dispute With Govt</title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20091006-712922.html</link>
<description>Source: online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>06 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Del. School Begins Geothermal Conversion Project</title>
<link>http://wjz.com/wireapnewsmd/Del.school.begins.2.1232841.html</link>
<description>Source: wjz.com</description>
<pubDate>06 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>U.S. regulator : Smart grid good for big solar, wind: </title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-BusinessofGreen/idUSTRE5973WM20091008</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>06 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>IBEW, Unions Plan Ads to Stop Baucus Bill</title>
<link>http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&amp;sid=a6tMWb2MrTBM</link>
<description>Source: bloomberg.com</description>
<pubDate>08 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Building Trades Partner With Native American Leaders To Create Union Jobs </title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0910/091005_NativeAmerican.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>08 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Building Green Doesnt Always Cost More, Says Report </title>
<link>http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/23562/</link>
<description>Source: theepochtimes.com</description>
<pubDate>08 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

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<title>NY governor says $10M available for solar projects</title>
<link>http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/10/07/business-financial-impact-us-paterson-solar-new-york_6978358.html</link>
<description>Source: forbes.com</description>
<pubDate>08 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Workers comp hurdle gets higher, IBEW sees benefit</title>
<link>http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/northwest/story/908211.html</link>
<description>Source: thenewstribune.com</description>
<pubDate>08 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Helps PenLight to Hold Off Increase Until April</title>
<link>http://www.tdn.com/articles/2009/10/08/top_story/doc4acd4741375d8720039284.txt</link>
<description>Source: tdn.com</description>
<pubDate>08 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Backs Province on Generating Station</title>
<link>http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/opinion/article/815996</link>
<description>Source: telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com</description>
<pubDate>08 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Hydro strikes deal with 2 unions, IBEW Still Out</title>
<link>http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/2009/10/06/061009-hydro-deal-unions.html</link>
<description>Source: cbc.ca</description>
<pubDate>07 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Line Clearance Workers Choose IBEW</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/10/06/line-clearance-workers-choose-ibew/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>07 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Suit claims IGT employees harmed by retirement plan</title>
<link>http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/oct/05/suit-claims-igt-employees-harmed-retirement-plan/</link>
<description>Source: lasvegassun.com</description>
<pubDate>07 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Florida Solar Group Backs Offshore Drilling</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/05/florida-solar-group-backs-offshore-drilling/</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>07 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Hydro talks fruitless</title>
<link>http://www.winnipegsun.com/news/manitoba/2009/10/06/11316711-sun.html</link>
<description>Source: winnipegsun.com</description>
<pubDate>05 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Pike Research: 40,000-plus new wind turbines in North America by 2015</title>
<link>http://southflorida.bizjournals.com/southflorida/stories/2009/10/05/daily6.html</link>
<description>Source: southflorida.bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>06 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Dow sees huge market in solar shingles</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/ousivMolt/idUSTRE5944NP20091006</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>06 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Former Cigna Executive Supports Public Option</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0910/091005_CignaHealth.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>06 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New Report: Power Industry Facing Shortage of Skilled Workers</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0910/091005_NCEPreport.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>06 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>San Francisco Contractor Facing 48 Felony Counts for Cheating Immigrants</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0910/091005_NCEPreport.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>06 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Local Lines : Electrical Worker Online</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/09ElectricalWorker/EW1009/LocalLines.1009.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>06 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Taking it to Hydro HQ : We're in trenches says striker</title>
<link>http://www.winnipegsun.com/news/manitoba/2009/10/04/11286836-sun.html</link>
<description>Source: winnipegsun.com</description>
<pubDate>05 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Green trend takes on many fronts</title>
<link>http://www.tribtoday.com/page/content.detail/id/528084.html?nav=5021</link>
<description>Source: tribtoday.com</description>
<pubDate>05 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar tour makes stop in Chesterton</title>
<link>http://www.post-trib.com/news/porter/1805354,solar1004.article</link>
<description>Source: post-trib.com</description>
<pubDate>05 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New IBEW union hall looks to future</title>
<link>http://www.post-trib.com/news/1797313,ibew0930.article</link>
<description>Source: post-trib.com</description>
<pubDate>05 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>A Flood of Solar Events and The Weekend Poll</title>
<link>http://voices.washingtonpost.com/local-address/2009/10/a_flood_of_solar_events_and_th.html</link>
<description>Source: voices.washingtonpost.com</description>
<pubDate>05 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>PGandE to buy solar, natural gas power</title>
<link>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/10/01/BUPD19VV4J.DTL&amp;type=business</link>
<description>Source: sfgate.com</description>
<pubDate>05 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Scholarship Recipient : Thanks, IBEW</title>
<link>http://www.winnipegsun.com/news/manitoba/2009/10/04/11286836-sun.html</link>
<description>Source: winnipegsun.com</description>
<pubDate>05 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Scholarship Recipient : Thanks, IBEW</title>
<link>http://www.timesheraldonline.com/opinion/ci_13469371</link>
<description>Source: timesheraldonline.com</description>
<pubDate>01 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Confronting the Health Care Crisis :IBEW Says It is Time for Real Reform (Electrical Worker Online)</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09ElectricalWorker/EW1009/01.1009.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>02 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>U.S. solar industry to challenge tariff ruling</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN0158011820091001</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>02 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Brandeis plans major solar installation</title>
<link>http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2009/09/28/daily48.html</link>
<description>Source: boston.bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>02 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Green Jobs Act Promises One Million Building Retrofits in New York</title>
<link>http://progressivestates.org/node/23693</link>
<description>Source: progressivestates.org</description>
<pubDate>02 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Local 3 Endorses Thompson as NYC Mayoral Race Heats Up</title>
<link>http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/02/todays-tip-sheet-latest-financial-filings-in-mayoral-campaign-expected-to-show-glaring-disparity/</link>
<description>Source: cityroom.blogs.nytimes</description>
<pubDate>02 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Media Focus on Pittsburgh Local 5s Training</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0909/090928_Pittsburgh.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>02 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW members at Manitoba Hydro could strike Friday  </title>
<link>http://www.cjob.com/News/Local/Story.aspx?ID=1146318</link>
<description>Source: cjob.com</description>
<pubDate>01 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>In midst of City Bankruptcy, IBEW Calls for Resolution, Redirection </title>
<link>http://www.timesheraldonline.com/opinion/ci_13460689</link>
<description>Source: timesheraldonline.com</description>
<pubDate>01 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Hard hats a hit</title>
<link>http://www.pjstar.com/news/x1864113031/Hard-hats-a-hit</link>
<description>Source: pjstar.com</description>
<pubDate>01 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Kennecott copper labor contract OKed by IBEW, 3 unions </title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssIndustryMaterialsUtilitiesNews/idUSN3056162020090930</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>01 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW, labor coalition target unsupportive dem gov</title>
<link>http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/27636.html</link>
<description>Source: politico.com</description>
<pubDate>01 October 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>IBEW ratifies ATandT contract </title>
<link>http://nwitimes.com/business/local/article_6bd06c09-c7d4-5df9-81bd-253139a6031b.html</link>
<description>Source: nwitimes.com</description>
<pubDate>30 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Assembly aims to reform union contract process</title>
<link>http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=11228614</link>
<description>Source: ktuu.com</description>
<pubDate>30 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Judge hears injunction request on Prevailing Wage</title>
<link>http://www.starbeacon.com/local/local_story_273011932.html</link>
<description>Source: starbeacon.com</description>
<pubDate>30 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Fairpoints boss praises workers dedication</title>
<link>http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Fairpoint%27s+boss+praises+workers%27+dedication&amp;articleId=c72567b2-c771-4295-9ce7-d3ab7772a9d9</link>
<description>Source: unionleader.com</description>
<pubDate>30 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>IBEW, Labor organizing workers with social media</title>
<link>http://www.pww.org/article/articleview/17112/</link>
<description>Source: pww.org</description>
<pubDate>30 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Frontier Exec Willing to Talk to IBEW, CWA About Acquisition</title>
<link>http://www.dailymail.com/Business/200909290679</link>
<description>Source: pww.org</description>
<pubDate>30 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Electrician survives high-voltage shock</title>
<link>http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20090925/NEWS04/909250373/1002/NEWS01</link>
<description>Source: rutlandherald.com</description>
<pubDate>25 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW says union caught in political crossfire</title>
<link>http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/northwest/story/892511.html</link>
<description>Source: ktuu.com</description>
<pubDate>25 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Supporters push new central library at meeting</title>
<link>http://www.dailycardinal.com/news/supporters-push-new-central-library-at-meeting-1.526744</link>
<description>Source: dailycardinal.com</description>
<pubDate>25 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Business leaders urge solar power support</title>
<link>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/09/25/MNO019SBLA.DTL</link>
<description>Source: sfgate.com</description>
<pubDate>25 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>MPEA reorganizes electrical workforce at McCormick Place and Navy Pier</title>
<link>http://www.expoweb.com/headline_search.asp?id=7856</link>
<description>Source: expoweb.com</description>
<pubDate>25 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Joins Reform Watchdog Group</title>
<link>http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2009/09/24/reformpanel.ART_ART_09-24-09_B7_MKF6003.html?sid=101</link>
<description>Source: columbusdispatch.com</description>
<pubDate>25 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Attorney says city labor contracts invalid</title>
<link>http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=11188481</link>
<description>Source: ktuu.com</description>
<pubDate>24 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Clean Energy Jobs Now! Tour Ends with Pittsburgh Rally</title>
<link>http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&amp;STORY=/www/story/09-23-2009/0005099939&amp;EDATE=</link>
<description>Source: news.prnewswire.com</description>
<pubDate>24 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>McPier sends 100 electricians away, return to IBEW hall provides options</title>
<link>http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-biz-mcpier-electricians-sep23,0,1837746.story</link>
<description>Source: chicagotribune.com</description>
<pubDate>24 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Real Deal Holyfield tackles global warming</title>
<link>http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ghob_PuO_f_4hQa_wWwSJC796tPAD9ATNECG3</link>
<description>Source: AP</description>
<pubDate>24 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Local 3 Continues Support of Stella DOro Workers</title>
<link>http://www.workers.org/2009/us/stella_0924/</link>
<description>Source: chicagotribune.com</description>
<pubDate>24 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Long Island City Building Purchased For Development as Electrical Industry Training Center</title>
<link>http://www.local3.com/?q=node/5620</link>
<description>Source: local3.com</description>
<pubDate>24 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New Health Care Coalition Calls on Lawmakers Not to Ignore Bridge Years Workers </title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/09daily/0909/090910_bridgeyears.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>24 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>In PA, New Classifications Build A Stronger Union</title>
<link>http://www.ibew.org/articles/09ElectricalWorker/EW0909/02.0909.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>24 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>IBEW threatens boycott over Redding privatization efforts</title>
<link>http://www.redding.com/news/2009/sep/22/ibew-threatens-boycott-over-redding-efforts/</link>
<description>Source: redding.com</description>
<pubDate>23 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Are Young Workers Ready for Unions (and Vice Versa)?</title>
<link>http://inthesetimes.com/working/entry/4937/are_young_workers_ready_for_unions_and_vice_versa/</link>
<description>Source: inthesetimes.com</description>
<pubDate>23 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>FairPoints low stock price spurs warning</title>
<link>http://www.timesargus.com/article/20090923/NEWS01/909230336/1002/NEWS01</link>
<description>Source: timesargus.com</description>
<pubDate>23 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Flush with Cash, China Descends on U.S. Solar Market</title>
<link>http://www.industryweek.com/articles/flush_with_cash_china_descends_on_u-s-_solar_market_20038.aspx?SectionID=3</link>
<description>Source: industrywork.com</description>
<pubDate>23 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Wind-Turbine Makers Press for Green Mandates </title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125358112175629695.html?mod=googlenews_wsj</link>
<description>Source: online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>23 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Tradespeople Having Tough Time Waiting for Jobs</title>
<link>http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&amp;id=1653&amp;latest=1</link>
<description>Source: vocm.com</description>
<pubDate>23 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Construction industry pushes to include apprentices in College of Trades</title>
<link>http://dcnonl.com/article/id35411</link>
<description>Source: dconl.com</description>
<pubDate>23 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW seeks help in Enwin talks</title>
<link>http://www2.canada.com/windsorstar/news/story.html?id=04f03025-1d77-4a45-944b-ed3e91f1dc97</link>
<description>Source: canada.com</description>
<pubDate>21 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>PA solar-power legislation in cooling-off phase</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/philly/business/homepage/20090921_Pa__solar-power_legislation_in_cooling-off_phase.html</link>
<description>Source: philly.com</description>
<pubDate>21 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>On Massive Fed Project, High labor costs said to keep jobs American</title>
<link>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/09/19/BUIA19JDFO.DTL</link>
<description>Source: sfgate.com</description>
<pubDate>21 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Green job apprenticeships help low-income workers</title>
<link>http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2009-09-16/business-real-estate/green-job-apprenticeships-help-low-income-workers</link>
<description>Source: sdnn.com</description>
<pubDate>21 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Workers fears hindered recent IBEW loss</title>
<link>http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090920/BUSINESS01/909200342/Workers++fears+hinder+unions</link>
<description>Source: tennesean.com</description>
<pubDate>21 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>A Pittsburgh success tale</title>
<link>http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09262/999174-482.stm</link>
<description>Source: post-gazette.com</description>
<pubDate>21 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>AFL-CIO Delegates Elect Trumka, Shuler and Holt Baker</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/09/16/afl-cio-delegates-elect-trumka-shuler-and-holt-baker/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>17 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Big Labor Pushes Alaska Gas Pipeline Project</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS114677+16-Sep-2009+PRN20090916</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>17 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Helps Low-Income Kids Get Online</title>
<link>http://www.sj-r.com/homepage/x393147517/Computer-Banc-receives-funds-to-reopen</link>
<description>Source: sj-r.com</description>
<pubDate>17 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Endorsement Drives Mass Senate race</title>
<link>http://www.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view.bg?articleid=1197764</link>
<description>Source: bostonherald.com</description>
<pubDate>17 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Cheap solar? Texas student-built house aims low to win contest</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/africaCrisis/idUSN14475484</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>17 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Debating Protectionism on Renewable Energy</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/16/debating-protectionism-on-renewable-energy/</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.com</description>
<pubDate>17 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Promising A New Day, Again</title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/16/business/16labor.html</link>
<description>Source: wkowtv.com</description>
<pubDate>16 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Tracking SF Contractor Fraud</title>
<link>http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2009/09/backing_off_earlier_denial_sf.php</link>
<description>Source: blogs.sfweekly.com</description>
<pubDate>16 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEWs Norcross tapped to replace Roberts on ballot</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/state/new_jersey/20090913_ap_donaldnorcrossnamedtoreplacerobertsonballot.html</link>
<description>Source: philly.com</description>
<pubDate>16 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>





<item>
<title>UW-Rock County unveils new solar panels</title>
<link>http://www.wkowtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11137970</link>
<description>Source: wkowtv.com</description>
<pubDate>16 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Coakley Announces IBEW Endorsement in Mass Race</title>
<link>http://news.bostonherald.com/news/politics/view/20090915coakley_to_announce_labor_endorsements/srvc=home&amp;position=recent</link>
<description>Source: bostonherald.com</description>
<pubDate>16 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>UWS News: With Support for Afghan War Falling, Obama Speaks at AFL-CIO Conference</title>
<link>http://www.unionwebservices.com/all_news/uws_original_news_content/1255</link>
<description>Source: unionwebservices.com</description>
<pubDate>15 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Green Jobs Could Mean More Union Jobs</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/09/14/green-jobs-could-mean-more-union-jobs/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>15 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Middle Tennessee Red Cross workers reject union</title>
<link>http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090913/BUSINESS01/909130339/2047/BUSINESS/Middle+Tennessee+Red+Cross+workers+reject+union</link>
<description>Source: tennessean.com</description>
<pubDate>15 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Holt Baker, Shuler: Diversity Critical to Future of Workers and Unions</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/09/13/holt-baker-shuler-diversity-critical-to-future-of-workers-and-unions/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>15 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Union pickets over contract with STP</title>
<link>http://baycitytribune.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b73e631747dac0af</link>
<description>Source: baycitytribune.com</description>
<pubDate>15 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Future Verizon Layoffs : Unintended Consequences?</title>
<link>http://www.phoneplusmag.com/hotnews/future-verizon-layoffs-unplanned-consequences.html</link>
<description>Source: phoneplusmag.com</description>
<pubDate>15 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Hydro workers threaten to strike</title>
<link>http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/2009/09/10/mb-hydro-strike-manitoba.html</link>
<description>Source: cbc.ca</description>
<pubDate>11 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>IBEW supports Stella DOro workers, jobs</title>
<link>http://www.workers.org/2009/us/stella_doro_0917/</link>
<description>Source: workers.org</description>
<pubDate>11 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Mass. ruling causes solar industry flare-up</title>
<link>http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2009/09/14/story11.html?ana=e_ph</link>
<description>Source: boston.bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>11 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Chinese-American Youth Learned Solidarity from IBEW</title>
<link>http://sampan.org/show_article.php?display=2084</link>
<description>Source: sampan.org</description>
<pubDate>11 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Home solar prices falling, even as rebates shrink</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/philly/business/technology/091009_solar_homes.html</link>
<description>Source: philly.com</description>
<pubDate>11 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>NJ, NY, Other States Gain Solar Ground on California</title>
<link>http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/09/10/nj-ny-other-states-gain-solar-ground-on-california/</link>
<description>Source: environmentleader.com</description>
<pubDate>11 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Report : The US Small Wind Market Set to Become BIG</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS120981+11-Sep-2009+BW20090911</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>11 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Electricians set to spark lobby action </title>
<link>http://dcnonl.com/article/id35229</link>
<description>Source: dconl.com</description>
<pubDate>10 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>At IBEW Hall, JWJ dismantles lies about Canadas health system</title>
<link>http://www.pww.org/article/articleview/16959/</link>
<description>Source: pww.org</description>
<pubDate>10 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Labor officials could learn from their own</title>
<link>http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/letters/story/874145.html</link>
<description>Source: thenewstribune.com</description>
<pubDate>10 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Google sees cheaper solar in mirrors</title>
<link>http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/stories/2009/09/07/daily45.html?jst=b_ln_hl</link>
<description>Source: bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>10 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Council approves VMEU raises</title>
<link>http://www.thedailyjournal.com/article/20090910/NEWS01/909100338</link>
<description>Source: thedailyjournal.com</description>
<pubDate>10 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Blood donation collectors to vote on IBEW Affiliation</title>
<link>http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090910/BUSINESS01/909100334/Middle+Tennessee+blood+donation+collectors+to+vote+on+union</link>
<description>Source: tennessean.com</description>
<pubDate>10 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW to appeal loss of contract</title>
<link>http://www.timesheraldonline.com/ci_13306158?source=most_emailed</link>
<description>Source: timesheraldonline.com</description>
<pubDate>10 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>IBEW local members to vote</title>
<link>http://www.timesheraldonline.com/news/ci_13277095</link>
<description>Source: timesheraldonline.com</description>
<pubDate>8 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Shuler Offers Thoughts on Labor Day</title>
<link>http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2009/09/labor_day_brings_a_new_generat.html</link>
<description>Source: oregonlive.com</description>
<pubDate>8 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Battle Over EFCA Still Simmers</title>
<link>http://www.dailyworld.com/article/20090907/NEWS01/909070308/1002</link>
<description>Source: dailyworld.com</description>
<pubDate>8 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Does Labor Day Still Have A Meaning ?</title>
<link>http://www.wifr.com/news/headlines/57658932.html</link>
<description>Source: wifr.com</description>
<pubDate>8 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Rich Trumka and the Future of Americas Labor Movement</title>
<link>http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/9/7/778169/-Rich-Trumka-and-the-Future-of-Americas-Labor-Movement</link>
<description>Source: dailykos.com</description>
<pubDate>8 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Local Labor Unions See Membership Boost in Bad Economy</title>
<link>http://www.fox13now.com/news/kstu-labor-unions-see-increase,0,3914037.story</link>
<description>Source: fox13now.com</description>
<pubDate>8 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Solar power, Tiger Woods, and golf</title>
<link>http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2009/09/solar_power_tig.html</link>
<description>Source: boston.com</description>
<pubDate>4 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Victory : DC Mt. PLeasant Co-Op Installs Panels After 2 Years of Negotiations</title>
<link>http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2009/08/31/daily84.html</link>
<description>Source: bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>4 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Midwest coal plant installs mercury controls</title>
<link>http://www.examiner.com/x-7260-Chicago-Environmental-News-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Midwest-coal-plant-installs-mercury-controls</link>
<description>Source: examiner.com</description>
<pubDate>4 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Labor Unions  Cede to ATandT for Healthcare Reimbursement</title>
<link>http://www.glgroup.com/News/Labor-Unions-Cede-to-ATT-for-Healthcare-Reimbursement-42832.html</link>
<description>Source: glgroup.com</description>
<pubDate>4 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Statement released in support of IBEWs Norcross</title>
<link>http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090902/NEWS/909020353/1006/NEWS01</link>
<description>Source: courierpostonline.com</description>
<pubDate>4 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Vallejo IBEW Union Digs in Heels</title>
<link>http://www.bondbuyer.com/article.html?id=20090903NKRAS2H0</link>
<description>Source: bondbuyer.com</description>
<pubDate>4 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Breaking News : AGs office drops FairPoint probe</title>
<link>http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45126.html</link>
<description>Source: mainebiz.biz</description>
<pubDate>3 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Allegations of deception in FairPoint takeover (VIDEO)</title>
<link>http://www.necn.com/Boston/Business/2009/08/25/Allegations-of-deception-in/1251237356.html</link>
<description>Source: necn.com</description>
<pubDate>3 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Our voices deserve to be heard : Description of Debate at Town Hall</title>
<link>http://socialistworker.org/2009/09/03/our-voices-deserve-to-be-heard</link>
<description>Source: socialistworker.org</description>
<pubDate>3 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Spains Solar-Power Collapse Dims Subsidy Model </title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125193815050081615.html</link>
<description>Source: online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>3 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>State IDs top spots in the Great Lakes to harvest the wind</title>
<link>http://www.freep.com/article/20090903/NEWS06/909030599/1001/NEWS/State-IDs-top-spots-in-the-Great-Lakes-to-harvest-the-wind</link>
<description>Source: freep.com</description>
<pubDate>3 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Firm suspends controversial geothermal project</title>
<link>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/09/02/BU5K19HN9G.DTL</link>
<description>Source: sfgate.com</description>
<pubDate>3 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>State legislators grapple with renewable energy issues</title>
<link>http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20090902/BUSINESS/909021090/1036?Title=State-legislators-grapple-with-renewable-energy-issues</link>
<description>Source: pressdemocrat.com</description>
<pubDate>3 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>New poll suggests a runoff election may be necessary in City Council Second District</title>
<link>http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_13254852?nclick_check=1</link>
<description>Source: contracostatimes.com</description>
<pubDate>3 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>The Tender Trap?</title>
<link>http://www.counterpunch.org/macaray08312009.html</link>
<description>Source: counterpunch.org</description>
<pubDate>3 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Contract Negotiations and Demonstrations Continue at Central Maine Power Company into Late Summer</title>
<link>http://www.ibew1837.org/system/files/IBEW1837_Current_Summer_2009.pdf</link>
<description>Source: ibew1837.org</description>
<pubDate>2 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Judge dissolves citys pact with IBEW</title>
<link>http://www.timesheraldonline.com/ci_13251931?source=most_emailed</link>
<description>Source: timesheraldonline.com</description>
<pubDate>2 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Some Buildings Not Living Up to Green Label</title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/31/science/earth/31leed.html?_r=1&amp;scp=4&amp;sq=green&amp;st=cse</link>
<description>Source: nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>2 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Non-Profits, Schools Announce Seminars on solar power in New York</title>
<link>http://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/home-and-garden/seminars-on-solar-power-in-new-york-1.1397101</link>
<description>Source: newsday.com</description>
<pubDate>2 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Maine wind farm gets stimulus funds</title>
<link>http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/118762.html</link>
<description>Source: bangordailynews.com</description>
<pubDate>2 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>U.S. awards $503 mln for renewable energy projects</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN01493163</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>2 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>EPA chief pushes green jobs</title>
<link>http://www.post-trib.com/1748115,epa-jackson-902.article</link>
<description>Source: post-trib.com</description>
<pubDate>2 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Austin Energy raises green energy goal</title>
<link>http://www.news8austin.com/content/your_news/default.asp?ArID=251247</link>
<description>Source: news8austin.com</description>
<pubDate>2 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Assessing the Solar Leaders in the US Utility Industry</title>
<link>http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2009/09/solars-top-ten-us-utilities-assessing-the-solar-leaders-in-the-us-utility-industry</link>
<description>Source: renewableenergyworld.com</description>
<pubDate>2 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>41-Year IBEW Member Appointed Chairman of N.Y. Federal Reserve</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0908/090826_NYFedReserve.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>1 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>In Memoriam : Senator Edward M Kennedy</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0908/090826_TedKennedy.htm</link>
<description>Source: komonews.com</description>
<pubDate>1 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Kennedy championed the tech community</title>
<link>http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2009/08/31/daily5-Plotkin-Kennedy-championed-the-tech-community.html</link>
<description>Source: masshightech.com</description>
<pubDate>1 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Struggling vets laud new training program</title>
<link>http://www.komonews.com/news/local/55487157.html</link>
<description>Source: komonews.com</description>
<pubDate>1 September 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>New York Times Building Incorporates NECA-IBEW-Installed Total Light Management System</title>
<link>http://au.sys-con.com/node/1084792</link>
<description>Source: au.sys-con.com</description>
<pubDate>31 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Stella DOro workers still rise</title>
<link>http://www.workers.org/2009/us/stella_doro_0827/</link>
<description>Source: workers.org</description>
<pubDate>31 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>ATandT in tentative labor deal with CWA</title>
<link>http://www.forbes.com/fdc/welcome_mjx.shtml</link>
<description>Source: forbes.com</description>
<pubDate>31 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Kennecott, unions begin contract talks</title>
<link>http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_13217638</link>
<description>Source: sltrib.com</description>
<pubDate>31 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar panel cost declines turn up heat on suppliers</title>
<link>http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2009/08/31/story5.html?b=1251691200^2008431</link>
<description>Source: bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>31 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>What do former auto and solar plants have in common: green jobs</title>
<link>http://www.examiner.com/x-8178-Phoenix-Green-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d30-What-do-former-auto--solar-plants-have-in-common-green-jobs</link>
<description>Source: examiner.com</description>
<pubDate>31 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Immigrant workers demand back wages from NBC Contractors</title>
<link>http://www.pww.org/article/articleview/16831/</link>
<description>Source: pww.org</description>
<pubDate>31 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Local unions build partnership with Millvilles New Jersey Motorsports Park</title>
<link>http://www.nj.com/bridgeton/index.ssf?/base/news-6/1251519013138660.xml&amp;coll=10</link>
<description>Source: nj.com</description>
<pubDate>31 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>A Rare Peek at Green Energy Economics</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/24/a-rare-peek-at-green-energy-economics/</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>24 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Verizon workers protest layoffs</title>
<link>http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1739149332/Verizon-workers-protest-layoffs</link>
<description>Source: milforddailynews.com</description>
<pubDate>24 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Powerful Ideas: Wind Turbine Blades Change Shape</title>
<link>http://www.usnews.com/articles/science/environment/2009/08/24/powerful-ideas-wind-turbine-blades-change-shape.html</link>
<description>Source: usnews.com</description>
<pubDate>24 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>S.C. easing into wind power</title>
<link>http://www.thesunnews.com/news/local/story/1033746.html</link>
<description>Source: thesunnews.com</description>
<pubDate>24 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Shift to wind turbines is hardly a breeze</title>
<link>http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-wind24-2009aug24,0,6260219.story</link>
<description>Source: latimes.com</description>
<pubDate>24 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Money Vetoed for Electrical Licensing Board</title>
<link>http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090821/NEWS01/90821017</link>
<description>Source: poughkeepsiejournal.com</description>
<pubDate>24 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>DuPont Invests $120M to Expand Solar-Products Production</title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/08/20/20greenwire-dupont-invests-120m-to-expand-solar-products-p-66891.html</link>
<description>Source: nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>21 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Slams TVA Broken Promise</title>
<link>http://www.volunteertv.com/home/headlines/53854567.html</link>
<description>Source: volunteertv.com</description>
<pubDate>21 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Fire at IBEW building sends man to hosptial</title>
<link>http://www.wrex.com/global/story.asp?s=10967407</link>
<description>Source: wrex.com</description>
<pubDate>21 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Workers Reach Agreement With Alaska Comms</title>
<link>http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.aspx?feed=BCOM&amp;date=20090820&amp;id=10301055</link>
<description>Source: news.moneycentral.msn.com</description>
<pubDate>21 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar Thermal Heating: Quietly Ramping Up</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/earth2Tech/idUS86749989320090820</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>21 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Fence-Sitter, Citing Jobs, Moves on Climate Bill</title>
<link>http://www.grist.org/article/2009-08-20-south-dakota-sen-johnson-favors-climate-bill/</link>
<description>Source: grist.org</description>
<pubDate>21 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Connecticut Electricians Announce Home Safety Site</title>
<link>http://www.onlineprnews.com/news/4684-1250695189-connecticut-electrician-launches-information-portal-on-home-electrical-repairs-and-safety.html</link>
<description>Source: onlineprnews.com</description>
<pubDate>21 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Join the Discussion Online: Should Renewables Be Made in the U.S.A.?</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/20/should-renewables-be-made-in-the-usa/</link>
<description>Source: greenincblogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>20 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>IBEW Wind Turbine Training Facility Wowed Chu</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0908/090817_StevenChu.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>20 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Grand Opening Of New Electrical Training Center in Imperial California</title>
<link>http://www.tribwekchron.com/Grand%20Opening%20Green%20Training%20Center%202009%2008%2019%20news.htm</link>
<description>Source: tribwekchron.com</description>
<pubDate>20 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>68 to lose jobs in local TV agreement, sources say</title>
<link>http://www.starbulletin.com/news/bulletin/20090818_68_to_lose_jobs_in_local_TV_agreement_sources_say.html</link>
<description>Source: starbulletin.com</description>
<pubDate>20 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Maine, FERC sign agreement on tidal power</title>
<link>http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2009/08/17/daily28-Maine-FERC-sign-agreement-on-tidal-power-.html</link>
<description>Source: masshightech.com</description>
<pubDate>20 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Santa Monica College will offer solar panel curriculum</title>
<link>http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/08/santa-monica-colleges-solar-panel-curriculum.html</link>
<description>Source: latimesblogs.com</description>
<pubDate>20 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Boots on the Roof Announces Launch of Solar Training Boot Camps</title>
<link>http://www.pr.com/press-release/172276</link>
<description>Source: pr.com/press-release/172276</description>
<pubDate>19 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Progressives press Senate Dems to move without GOP</title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125062394504840849.html</link>
<description>Source: online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>19 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Economic Climate Opens Door for Small Wind Energy Projects</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/mnEnergy/idUS271578623420090818</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>19 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Progressives press Senate Dems to move without GOP</title>
<link>http://www.pww.org/article/articleview/16767/</link>
<description>Source: pww.org</description>
<pubDate>19 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW joins state to probe phone issues </title>
<link>http://www.patriotledger.com/business/x1888789031/BUSINESS-IN-BRIEF-Patrick-administration-changes-ID-theft-rules-to-address-business-concerns</link>
<description>Source: patriotledger.com</description>
<pubDate>19 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



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<title>Business Manager Casey : Clean energy would give a boost to New Hampshire economy</title>
<link>http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090816/OPINION04/908159986/-1/opinion01</link>
<description>Source: nashuatelegraph.com</description>
<pubDate>18 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>California Wants to Lead With Solar Initiatives</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/mnEnergy/idUS210083309720090818</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>18 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>State Sees Snub in So-Called Solar Study Zones</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/arizona-sees-a-snub-in-solar-study-zones/</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>18 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Kenyans Welcome First Solar-Powered Phone in Africa</title>
<link>http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-08-17-voa26.cfm</link>
<description>Source: voanews.com</description>
<pubDate>18 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>250 IBEW workers covered in tentative ATandT pact</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/philly/business/homepage/20090817_250_IBEW_workers_covered_in_tentative_AT_T_pact.html</link>
<description>Source: philly.com</description>
<pubDate>18 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Best investment</title>
<link>http://www.sitnews.us/0809Viewpoints/081709_charlotte_glover.html</link>
<description>Source: sitnews.us</description>
<pubDate>18 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Workers Becoming Backbone of Health Care Reform Effort</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/08/17/workers-becoming-backbone-of-health-care-reform-effort/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>18 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>IBEW Reaches Contract Settlement with ATandT</title>
<link>http://www.fiercewireless.com/press-releases/ibew-reaches-contract-settlement-t</link>
<description>Source: fiercewireless.com</description>
<pubDate>17 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Chicago Transit Authority electrician dies of Legionnaires disease</title>
<link>http://www.wqad.com/news/sns-ap-il--legionnairesdiseasedeath,0,1201931.story</link>
<description>Source: wqad.com</description>
<pubDate>17 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>German firms ink $3 billion U.S. solar plant pact</title>
<link>http://www.marketwatch.com/story/german-firms-ink-3-billion-us-solar-plant-pact-2009-08-17</link>
<description>Source: marketwatch.com</description>
<pubDate>17 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Veeco unveils solar cell profiler</title>
<link>http://libn.com/thetechnofile/2009/08/17/veeco-unveils-solar-cell-profiler/</link>
<description>Source: libn.com</description>
<pubDate>17 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>NECA, IBEW Tap into the Power of Trash - Now on ElectricTV.net</title>
<link>http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&amp;STORY=/www/story/08-14-2009/0005077749&amp;EDATE=</link>
<description>Source: news.prnewswire.com</description>
<pubDate>17 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Calgary 911 operators reach tentative deal</title>
<link>http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/08/15/calgary-911-operators-tentative-deal.html</link>
<description>Source: cbc.ca</description>
<pubDate>17 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Kicks in For Habitat Homes</title>
<link>http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/08/madison_countys_habitat_for_hu.html</link>
<description>Source: syracuse.com</description>
<pubDate>17 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Union members take back town halls</title>
<link>http://www.pww.org/article/articleview/16720/</link>
<description>Source: pww.org</description>
<pubDate>14 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Electricians Take Side Work, Enroll in Advanced Training</title>
<link>http://libn.com/blog/2009/08/11/contractors-increasingly-taking-side-projects/</link>
<description>Source: libn.com</description>
<pubDate>14 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New Jersey shines in effort to increase amount of solar power generation</title>
<link>http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/bronx/2009/08/14/2009-08-14_new_jersey_shines_in_effort_to_grow_solar.html</link>
<description>Source: nydailynews.com</description>
<pubDate>14 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Gov calls on wind industry to offer more</title>
<link>http://www.wyomingbusinessreport.com/article.asp?id=101623</link>
<description>Source: wyomingbusinessreport.com</description>
<pubDate>14 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Contributes to Fund for Slain Philly Carpenter</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/20090813_Reward_grows_to__53_000_in_slaying_of_carpenter.html</link>
<description>Source: philly.com</description>
<pubDate>14 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Endorsement May Come Soon in NYC Mayoral Race</title>
<link>http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009/08/09/2009-08-09_mayoral_candidate_william_thompson_to_secure_nod_from_citys_largest_union_.html</link>
<description>Source: nydailynews.com</description>
<pubDate>14 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Electricians union picket at Giant construction site in Bartonsville</title>
<link>http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090813/NEWS/908139993/-1/NEWSMAP</link>
<description>Source: poconorecord.com</description>
<pubDate>13 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Witness to a coup : IBEW Leader one of 7 Local Leaders in Honduras on Fateful Night</title>
<link>http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=1080620</link>
<description>Source: newsreview.com</description>
<pubDate>13 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Contract Extended At Peoples Electric Cooperative</title>
<link>http://news.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=7&amp;a=411656</link>
<description>Source: postbulletin.com</description>
<pubDate>13 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>$140M back into local pockets : District May Acquire PGandE Grid</title>
<link>http://www.mantecabulletin.com/news/article/6082/</link>
<description>Source: mantecabulletin.com</description>
<pubDate>13 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Austins parking meters run with solar power</title>
<link>http://solar.coolerplanet.com/News/19310331-austin%27s-parking-meters-run-with-solar-power.aspx</link>
<description>Source: solar.coolerplanet.com</description>
<pubDate>13 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Austins parking meters run with solar power</title>
<link>http://www.laurinburgexchange.com/pages/full_story/push?article-City+could+get+state-s+largest+solar+plant-%20&amp;id=3171540-City+could+get+state-s+largest+solar+plant-&amp;instance=lead_story_left_column</link>
<description>Source: laurinburgexchange.com</description>
<pubDate>13 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Power line opponents speak at public hearing</title>
<link>http://www.loudountimes.com/news/2009/aug/11/power-line-opponents-speak-public-hearing/</link>
<description>Source: loudontimes.com</description>
<pubDate>13 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Union workers hurting during recession</title>
<link>http://djcoregon.com/news/2009/08/11/union-workers-hurting-during-recession/</link>
<description>Source: djcoregon.com</description>
<pubDate>13 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Mobile County Commission approves policy penalizing companies that hire undocumented workers</title>
<link>http://blog.al.com/live/2009/08/mobile_county_commission_appro.html</link>
<description>Source: blog.al.com</description>
<pubDate>13 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>What might have prevented this electrician from being killed by electrocution?</title>
<link>http://desmoines.injuryboard.com/workplace-injuries/what-might-have-prevented-this-24yearold-des-moines-electrician-from-being-killed-by-electrocution.aspx?googleid=268710</link>
<description>Source: desmoines.injuryboard.com</description>
<pubDate>10 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW 911 dispatchers vote to strike</title>
<link>http://www.vancouversun.com/news/dispatchers+vote+strike+Calgary/1879234/story.html</link>
<description>Source: vancouversun.com</description>
<pubDate>10 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Job seekers bet on green, Jersey hopes to lead way</title>
<link>http://www.nj.com/business/hireme/index.ssf/2009/08/job_seekers_bet_on_green_jerse.html</link>
<description>Source: nj.com</description>
<pubDate>11 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Unions mourn lack of construction aside from road work</title>
<link>http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2009/08/09/unions_mourn_lack_of_construction_aside_from_road_work</link>
<description>Source: news-gazette.com</description>
<pubDate>11 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW, New York Face Massive Infrastructure Needs</title>
<link>http://www.newschannel34.com/content/developingnews/story/New-Yorks-Local-Infrastructure-Needs-Projected-to/ft_F9mSr1km7-qMBrI4DLg.cspx</link>
<description>Source: newschannel34.com</description>
<pubDate>11 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>ATandT, CWA Reach Tentative Agreement in West; IBEW Deal Still in Play</title>
<link>http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&amp;STORY=/www/story/08-10-2009/0005074625&amp;EDATE=</link>
<description>Source: newsprnewswire.com</description>
<pubDate>11 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>JATC Trainer : Apprentices Still Optimistic</title>
<link>http://djcoregon.com/news/2009/08/10/increase-in-construction-jobs-is-an-illusion/</link>
<description>Source: djc0regon.com</description>
<pubDate>11 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>In Pa. House, heavy debate over clean-energy bill</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/philly/business/homepage/20090809_In_Pa__House__heavy_debate_over_clean-energy_bill.html</link>
<description>Source: philly.com</description>
<pubDate>10 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>More on Chus Rochester Visit to IBEW</title>
<link>http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=2&amp;a=411134</link>
<description>Source: postbulletin.com</description>
<pubDate>10 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Police bracing for possible 911 job action</title>
<link>http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/calgary/Police+bracing+possible+action/1876351/story.html</link>
<description>Source: calgaryherald.com</description>
<pubDate>10 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>6,700 Seattle city workers face 2010 furloughs</title>
<link>http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009620672_webcityfurlo07m.html</link>
<description>Source: seattletimes.com</description>
<pubDate>10 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>About half of county municipalities have unionized workforces</title>
<link>http://www.nwherald.com/articles/2009/08/07/r_i75kjyieqti5klkx_nraaa/index.xml</link>
<description>Source: nwherald.com</description>
<pubDate>10 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Signs of hope : Haynies Corner district set to deliver on promise</title>
<link>http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/aug/08/signs-of-hope/</link>
<description>Source: courierpress.com</description>
<pubDate>10 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>August Electrical Worker Online : Innovative Agreements Build Market Share in North Carolina</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09ElectricalWorker/EW0809/04.0809.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>7 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>August Electrical Worker Online : Texas Local Helps Expose Corrupt Contractors</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09ElectricalWorker/EW0809/09.0809.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>7 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Juices Up Ann Arbor</title>
<link>http://annarborchronicle.com/2009/08/01/electricians-juice-up-ann-arbor/</link>
<description>Source: annarborchronicle.com</description>
<pubDate>7 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar, Efficiency Projects Hurry Up and Wait at U.S. Military Bases</title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/cwire/2009/08/07/07climatewire-solar-efficiency-projects-hurry-up-and-wait-46509.html</link>
<description>Source: nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>7 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Wind Power Industry Retreating From Wyo., Citing Sage Grouse Concerns</title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/08/07/07greenwire-wind-power-industry-retreating-from-wyo-citing-93484.html</link>
<description>Source: nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>7 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>IBEW Challenges MLGW on outside workers</title>
<link>http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/aug/07/mlgw-delays-vote-on-outside-workers/</link>
<description>Source: commercialappeal.com</description>
<pubDate>7 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>A Climate Bill That Doesnt Burn Coal</title>
<link>http://insiderinterviews.nationaljournal.com/2009/08/michael-morris-aep-energy.php</link>
<description>Source: insiderinterview.com</description>
<pubDate>7 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Wants in On New Grain Terminal</title>
<link>http://www.tdn.com/articles/2009/08/04/area_news/doc4a78e3db75ceb364126263.txt</link>
<description>Source: tdn.com</description>
<pubDate>7 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>






<item>
<title>Battle Brewing Over Giant Desert Solar Farm</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/05/battle-brewing-over-giant-desert-solar-farm/?hp</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.com</description>
<pubDate>6 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>More Details on IBEW Suit : Allegations that IGT misled investors</title>
<link>http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D99T10TG0.htm</link>
<description>Source: businessweek.com</description>
<pubDate>6 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Peoples Cooperative contract talks still at impasse </title>
<link>http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/green/bal-md.solar06aug06,0,5125745.story</link>
<description>Source: baltimoresun.com</description>
<pubDate>6 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Pediatrician: Living Near Wind Farms May Be Hazardous to Your Health</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/earth2Tech/idUS181162838120090803</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>6 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Solar panels to top green measures at governors mansion</title>
<link>http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=7&amp;a=410655</link>
<description>Source: postbulletin.com</description>
<pubDate>6 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>NECA Contractors Show Expertise in Landfill Gas-to-Energy Projects</title>
<link>http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Industrial-Info-Resources-1026703.html</link>
<description>Source: marketwire.com</description>
<pubDate>6 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>IBEW members protest at long-time St. Paul restaurant</title>
<link>http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?news_6_4123</link>
<description>Source: workdayminnesota.org</description>
<pubDate>5 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>FirstEnergy implements new contract, IBEW Turns to NLRB</title>
<link>http://www.ohio.com/business/52496157.html</link>
<description>Source: ohio.com</description>
<pubDate>5 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Salazar trumpets solar energy promise during tour of CSU spinoff</title>
<link>http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20090805/LOVELAND01/90805004</link>
<description>Source: coloradoan.com</description>
<pubDate>5 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>SunWorks to build $12M solar farm in Central Florida</title>
<link>http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2009/08/03/daily15.html</link>
<description>Source: bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>5 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Verizon request irks unions</title>
<link>http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090805/BIZ/308059934</link>
<description>Source: journalgazette.net</description>
<pubDate>5 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>India sets out ambitious solar power plan to be paid for by rich nations</title>
<link>http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/aug/04/india-solar-power</link>
<description>Source: guardian.co.uk</description>
<pubDate>5 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Geothermals Big Break</title>
<link>http://www.emagazine.com/view/?4784</link>
<description>Source: emagazine.com</description>
<pubDate>5 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Minnesota plays show-and-tell with Chu</title>
<link>http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=28&amp;a=410580</link>
<description>Source: postbulletin.com</description>
<pubDate>5 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>PUD commissions approve new union contract</title>
<link>http://wenatcheeworld.com/article/20090804/NEWS04/708049972/-1/SPORTS?PUD-commissions-approve-new-union-contract</link>
<description>Source: wenatcheeworld.com</description>
<pubDate>5 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Negotiations and Demonstrations at CMP Continue into August</title>
<link>http://www.ibew1837.org/node/8027</link>
<description>Source: ibew1837.org</description>
<pubDate>4 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>For Women Workers in Maine, Union means Equality</title>
<link>http://www.sunjournal.com/content/colrwestjy17-col-0</link>
<description>Source: sunjournal.com</description>
<pubDate>4 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solidarity, New York Style : Local 3 Apprentices Get Behind Stella DOro Workers</title>
<link>http://www.workers.org/2009/us/stella_doro_0806/</link>
<description>Source: workers.org</description>
<pubDate>4 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW, CWA blast Verizon for muzzling workers about proposed sale </title>
<link>http://sundaygazettemail.com/News/200908030728</link>
<description>Source: sundaygazettemail.com</description>
<pubDate>4 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW files Class-action lawsuit against IGT</title>
<link>http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/jul/31/class-action-lawsuit-filed-against-igt/</link>
<description>Source: lasvegassun.com</description>
<pubDate>4 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Electrical Safety Coalition campaign focuses on so-called work live hazards</title>
<link>http://dcnonl.com/article/id34785</link>
<description>Source: dcnonl.com</description>
<pubDate>4 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Leaders hope green jobs will help heal employment void</title>
<link>http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?articleid=1189048&amp;srvc=business&amp;position=recent</link>
<description>Source: bostonherald.com</description>
<pubDate>4 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>The Aquavision Era begins, thanks to NECA and IBEW</title>
<link>http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20090804/SPORTS/708049855/1006/SPORTS03</link>
<description>Source: heraldnet.com</description>
<pubDate>4 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Energy Secretary Steven Chu Visits IBEW</title>
<link>http://kaaltv.com/article/stories/S1065073.shtml?cat=10219</link>
<description>Source: kaaltv.com</description>
<pubDate>4 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Makes Offer to CMP, Meeting Scheduled for Aug. 11</title>
<link>http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/6676499.html</link>
<description>Source: morningsentinel.mainetoday.com</description>
<pubDate>3 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>FedEx Plans Nations Largest Rooftop Solar Array</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/gwmBuildings/idUS238045220020090731</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>3 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Two New Jersey solar firms get federal funds</title>
<link>http://www.njbiz.com/weekly_article.asp?aID=88987148.3792762.1024478.3284.4961043.385&amp;aID2=78797</link>
<description>Source: njbiz.com</description>
<pubDate>3 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Obama Cabinet Member, Rep to Visit IBEW Wind Turbine Facility</title>
<link>http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=16&amp;a=410216</link>
<description>Source: postbulletin.com</description>
<pubDate>3 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Panel OKs $200M for wind energy</title>
<link>http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2009/aug/02/panel-oks-200m-for-wind-energy/</link>
<description>Source: gosangelo.com</description>
<pubDate>3 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>City union OKs wage freeze, other concessions</title>
<link>http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/dayton-news/city-union-oks-wage-freeze-other-concessions-231971.html</link>
<description>Source: daytondailynews.com</description>
<pubDate>3 August 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>IBEW 164 Solar Makeover Draws Visitors, Tenants</title>
<link>http://www.pr-inside.com/ibew-local-164-offers-visitors-and-r1416006.htm</link>
<description>Source: pr-inside.com</description>
<pubDate>31 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Miramar College tests $2.2 million geothermal project</title>
<link>http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2009-07-30/business-real-estate/miramar-college-tests-22-million-geothermal-project-to-heat-new-buildings</link>
<description>Source: sdnn.com</description>
<pubDate>31 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Renewable Energy Use Grew 7 Percent In 2008, Report Says</title>
<link>http://www.greenandsave.com/green_news/green_science_and_technology/renewable_energy_use_grew_7_percent_in_2008_report_says</link>
<description>Source: greenandsave.com</description>
<pubDate>31 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Ohio budget tries to boost solar power</title>
<link>http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jONn16lUz-H4usFzfaRsylLPclWgD99ORA000</link>
<description>Source: AP</description>
<pubDate>31 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New Albany County wind farm under construction</title>
<link>http://www.localnews8.com/Global/story.asp?S=10824483&amp;nav=menu554_2</link>
<description>Source: localnews8.com</description>
<pubDate>31 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>PSEandG plan takes solar energy public</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/philly/business/homepage/20090730_PSE_G_plan_takes_solar_energy_public.html</link>
<description>Source: philly.com</description>
<pubDate>30 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>DandE Communications Employees in Birdsboro, PA Ratify New Three-Year Labor Contract </title>
<link>http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/dampe-communications-employees-in-birdsboro-pa-ratify-new-three-year-labor-contract,909345.shtml</link>
<description>Source: earthtimes.org</description>
<pubDate>30 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Push to plug in electrician apprentice program</title>
<link>http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090729/MTCN0109/307290006/1291/Push+to+plug+in+electrician+apprentice+program+</link>
<description>Source: tennesean.com</description>
<pubDate>30 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Wind farm cleanup cost at issue</title>
<link>http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/wyoming/article_9b6cf63a-7cb5-11de-9721-001cc4c03286.html</link>
<description>Source: billingsgazette.com</description>
<pubDate>30 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>More on Penelec Victory From the International</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0907/090727_Penelec.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>30 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Redding council appoints privatization committee</title>
<link>http://www.redding.com/news/2009/jul/30/redding-council-appoints-privatization-committee/</link>
<description>Source: redding.com</description>
<pubDate>30 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Aquavision Completed at Everett Memorial Stadium</title>
<link>http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3874771</link>
<description>Source: oursportscentral.com</description>
<pubDate>30 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>PUC upholds fines against FairPoint</title>
<link>http://www.mainebiz.biz/news44956.html</link>
<description>Source: mainebiz.biz</description>
<pubDate>28 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW: Code enforcement to inspect HISD electrical work</title>
<link>http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2009/07/23/memorial_examiner/news/me_hisd_electricalweb.txt</link>
<description>Source: hconline.com</description>
<pubDate>28 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Union split on new merger</title>
<link>http://glendalenewspress.com/articles/2009/07/29/news/gnp-union21.txt</link>
<description>Source: glendalenewspress.com</description>
<pubDate>28 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Lacy Ann, Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club Gift of Life Child, has a Family</title>
<link>http://www.paramuspost.com/article.php/20090728135835932</link>
<description>Source: paramuspost.com</description>
<pubDate>28 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Health care reform proponents rally in Jacksonville</title>
<link>http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2009/07/27/daily17.html?ana=from_rss</link>
<description>Source: bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>28 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>State Democrats propose more incentives for renewable energy jobs</title>
<link>http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2009/07/29/news/srv0000005967447.txt</link>
<description>Source: macombdaily.com</description>
<pubDate>28 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Governor deserves thanks for his green energy support</title>
<link>http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20090723/OPINION/907230349/1050/news</link>
<description>Source: statesmanjournal.com</description>
<pubDate>28 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar Energy Initiatives to build West Texas park</title>
<link>http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2009/07/27/daily28.html</link>
<description>Source: bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>28 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>FairPoint reshuffles debt</title>
<link>http://www.mainebiz.biz/news44949.html</link>
<description>Source: mainebiz.biz</description>
<pubDate>28 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>NY Racetracks in Beef With IBEW</title>
<link>http://www.courthousenews.com/2009/07/28/NY_Racetracks_in_Beef_With_Union.htm</link>
<description>Source: courthousemews.com</description>
<pubDate>28 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Commission Hears Revised Site Plans for Monroe Building </title>
<link>http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20350484&amp;BRD=1380&amp;PAG=461&amp;dept_id=157533&amp;rfi=6</link>
<description>Source: zwire.com</description>
<pubDate>28 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Court rules against Saddleback in whistleblower case</title>
<link>http://www.mainebiz.biz/news44905.html</link>
<description>Source: mainebiz.biz</description>
<pubDate>28 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar panels provide power, savings at Lee County Justice Center</title>
<link>http://www2.oanow.com/oan/news/local/article/solar_panels_provide_power_savings_at_lee_county_justice_center/85102/</link>
<description>Source: canow.com</description>
<pubDate>28 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>US Solar Demand Improving but Financing Remains a Roadblock, Says Pike Research</title>
<link>http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/?ndmViewId=news_view&amp;newsId=20090727005284&amp;newsLang=en</link>
<description>Source: businesswire.com</description>
<pubDate>28 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Offshore wind could be next wave for United States</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/ELECTU/idUSN2339747120090728</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>28 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Solar installers need electrical training</title>
<link>http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/opinions/articles/2009/07/27/20090727hutchinson28.html</link>
<description>Source: azcentral.com</description>
<pubDate>28 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Overhaul of state contracts stalled</title>
<link>http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2009/07/27/REFORM_SLOWDOWN.ART_ART_07-27-09_A1_G0EIUN8.html?sid=101</link>
<description>Source: columbusdispatch.com</description>
<pubDate>28 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>IBEW Hits Back At Manzullo</title>
<link>http://progressillinois.com/2009/7/24/ibew-hits-manzullo</link>
<description>Source: progressillinois.com</description>
<pubDate>27 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New York Electrician accused of endangering hotels</title>
<link>http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/07/22/Electrician-accused-of-endangering-hotels/UPI-24891248280104/</link>
<description>Source: upi.com</description>
<pubDate>27 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Power Connection buys out stadium for Aug. 3</title>
<link>http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3870363</link>
<description>Source: oursportscentral.com</description>
<pubDate>27 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Recruits sought for green training</title>
<link>http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090727/NEWS01/907270334/1006/Recruits-sought-for--green--training</link>
<description>Source: courierpostonline.com</description>
<pubDate>27 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Strike looming for Calgary 911 operators </title>
<link>http://www.inews880.com/Channels/Reg/LocalNews/story.aspx?ID=1119089</link>
<description>Source: inews880.com</description>
<pubDate>27 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Chrysler Fenton workers: Laid off and ticked off</title>
<link>http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/business/stories.nsf/0/87FA097534B10EDA862575FE000BC2BC?OpenDocument</link>
<description>Source: stltoday.com</description>
<pubDate>27 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>U.S. solar startup Suniva gets $75 million in funding</title>
<link>http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-GreenBusiness/idUSTRE56Q0KY20090727</link>
<description>Source: reuters.com</description>
<pubDate>27 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Solar Energy Initiatives secures federal stimulus funding</title>
<link>http://www.energycurrent.com/index.php?id=3&amp;storyid=19623</link>
<description>Source: energycurrent.com</description>
<pubDate>27 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Local sub-contractors hired for BSUs geothermal project</title>
<link>http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090726/NEWS01/907260334/1002</link>
<description>Source: thestarpress.com</description>
<pubDate>24 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Why Not Make Turbines at Wind Farms?</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/27/why-not-make-turbines-at-wind-farms/</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>24 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Oceana mans turbine has been generating power for 5 years</title>
<link>http://www.mlive.com/news/chronicle/index.ssf?/base/news-17/1248689709259050.xml&amp;coll=8</link>
<description>Source: mlive.com</description>
<pubDate>24 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Bronx Cookie Workers Fight Buyout with Local 3 Support</title>
<link>http://www.indypendent.org/2009/07/23/workers-fight-buyout/</link>
<description>Source: indypendent.org</description>
<pubDate>24 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Member Trains Afghanistans Fighting Forces</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0907/090721_Afghanistan.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>24 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Buckeye REC lays off 10 percent of workforce</title>
<link>http://www.irontontribune.com/news/2009/jul/23/buckeye-rec-lays-10-percent-workforce/</link>
<description>Source: irontribune.com</description>
<pubDate>24 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>City 911 dispatchers mull job action</title>
<link>http://www.calgarysun.com/news/alberta/2009/07/18/10182246.html</link>
<description>Source: calgarysun.com</description>
<pubDate>24 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Real Recession Roadtripping: Seeking the El Dorado of Employment</title>
<link>http://correspondents.theatlantic.com/christina_davidson/2009/07/real_recession_roadtripping_seeking_the_el_dorado_of_employment.php</link>
<description>Source: theatlantic.com</description>
<pubDate>23 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Anti-Union Congressman Envies Union Health Benefits</title>
<link>http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/7/24/757207/-Anti-Union-Congressman-Wishes-He-Had-Union-Health-Benefits</link>
<description>Source: dailykos.com</description>
<pubDate>24 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>GE announces intent to close plant in Lexington; 125 employees affected</title>
<link>http://www.kentucky.com/211/story/871933.html</link>
<description>Source: kentucky.com</description>
<pubDate>24 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW 1837 Negotiating Team at CMP Will Try to Develop New Counterproposal</title>
<link>http://www.ibew1837.org/node/8024</link>
<description>Source: Ibew1837.org</description>
<pubDate>23 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Governor deserves thanks for his green energy support</title>
<link>http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20090723/OPINION/907230349/1050</link>
<description>Source: statesmanjournal.com</description>
<pubDate>23 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>DOE makes $52mn available for solar power projects</title>
<link>http://www.pennenergy.com/index/articles/display/366700/s-articles/s-power-engineering/s-industry-news/s-doe-makes-52mn-available-for-solar-power-projects.html</link>
<description>Source: pennenergy.com</description>
<pubDate>23 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Wilkowski favors solar-energy fields on vacant property</title>
<link>http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090723/NEWS09/907230344/-1/NEWS01</link>
<description>Source: toledoblade.com</description>
<pubDate>23 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>DoTs incentive for adopting Green Technology in rural areas</title>
<link>http://www.telecomtiger.com/PolicyNRegulation_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=PolicyNRegulation&amp;storyid=6570&amp;section=S174</link>
<description>Source: telecomtiger.com</description>
<pubDate>23 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Ira crowd largely opposes wind farm</title>
<link>http://www.rutlandherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090722/NEWS04/907220373/</link>
<description>Source: rutlandherald.com</description>
<pubDate>23 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Province and unions finalize severance package agreements</title>
<link>http://gfwadvertiser.ca/index.cfm?sid=271536&amp;sc=291</link>
<description>Source: gfadvertiser.ca</description>
<pubDate>23 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>CMP profitable; union doesnt need concessions</title>
<link>http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/view/letters/6611022.html</link>
<description>Source: kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com</description>
<pubDate>22 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Huffington Post on IBEW -CMP Dispute : Real Health Care Reform -- Not Short-Sighted Take Backs</title>
<link>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/edwin-d-hill/real-health-care-reform_b_235965.html</link>
<description>Source: huffingtonpost.com</description>
<pubDate>22 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Lees electric company </title>
<link>http://sacurrent.com/news/story.asp?id=70374</link>
<description>Source: sacurrent.com</description>
<pubDate>22 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Pittsburgh firehouse going green with solar power</title>
<link>http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/state/pennsylvania/20090721_ap_pittsburghfirehousegoinggreenwithsolarpower.html</link>
<description>Source: philly.com</description>
<pubDate>22 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Electrician proves green jobs do indeed exist</title>
<link>http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/business/stories.nsf/0/3E57BC6570E8BC0C862575F600034598?OpenDocument</link>
<description>Source: stltoday.com</description>
<pubDate>21 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Denali workers ratify new contract</title>
<link>http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=10747378</link>
<description>Source: ktuu.com</description>
<pubDate>22 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Maui Wipeout: Labor, employers in private sector cooperating</title>
<link>http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/521087.html</link>
<description>Source: mauinews.com</description>
<pubDate>22 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>On the FrontLine : Local 3, NYC Unions Supports Stella DOro Workers</title>
<link>http://www.workers.org/2009/us/stella_doro_0723/</link>
<description>Source: workers.org</description>
<pubDate>21 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Moon Mission Triumph Took IBEW Skills</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0907/090717_moonwalkanniversary.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>16 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Electricians Discover Wiring Problems in Schools</title>
<link>http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/education/090720_hisd_school_electrical_problems</link>
<description>Source: myfoxhouston.com</description>
<pubDate>21 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>NJ takes aim at businesses that dodge payroll taxes</title>
<link>http://www.njbiz.com/weekly_article.asp?aID=47330899.850516.1022684.7415849.5258368.238&amp;aID2=78659</link>
<description>Source: njbiz.com</description>
<pubDate>21 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Join the Discussion: NJ Solar Industry Gripes About Prevailing Wage</title>
<link>http://centraljersey.com/articles/2009/07/16/the_princeton_packet/your_views/doc4a5fb86d211f9542708345.txt</link>
<description>Source: centraljersey.com</description>
<pubDate>21 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>





<item>
<title>Union split on new merger</title>
<link>http://www.glendalenewspress.com/articles/2009/07/20/news/gnp-union21.txt</link>
<description>Source: glendalenewspress.com</description>
<pubDate>16 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW, Machinists Could Ramp up Navys Destroyer Fleet</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0907/090720_Zumwalt.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>21 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Hill, Top Union Leaders Meet With Obama</title>
<link>http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/7/15/753809/-Top-Union-Leaders-Head-to-the-White-House</link>
<description>Source: dailykos.com</description>
<pubDate>16 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>July Electrical Worker Online</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09ElectricalWorker/EW0709/index.html</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>16 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>PA gives $5.5M to help build large solar plant</title>
<link>http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/07/15/ap6658005.html</link>
<description>Source: forbes.com</description>
<pubDate>16 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>New Jersey is now a true solar power</title>
<link>http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/science-updates/new-jersey-is-now-a-true-solar-power</link>
<description>Source: newjerseynews.com</description>
<pubDate>16 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>





<item>
<title>CWA reaches tentative deal with ATandT, Company Continues to Negotiate With IBEW</title>
<link>http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/cwa-district-4-reaches-tentative-deal-t/2009-07-15</link>
<description>Source: fiercetelecom.com</description>
<pubDate>14 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>New Jersey is second in the nation in solar power</title>
<link>http://ems.gmnews.com/news/2009/0715/letters/018.html</link>
<description>Source: ems.gmnews.com</description>
<pubDate>14 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Pope Benedict XVI Reaffirms Church's Support for Workers Rights </title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0907/090710_pope.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Mass firm lands $2M for affordable residential solar power</title>
<link>http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2009/07/13/daily21-GreenRay-lands-2M-for-affordable-solar-power-.html</link>
<description>Source: masshightech.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>AFL-CIO Leadership Ticket Includes IBEWs Shuler</title>
<link>http://ibew.org/articles/09daily/0907/090713_trumkateam.htm</link>
<description>Source: ibew.org</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Delaware eyes large solar plant</title>
<link>http://solar.coolerplanet.com/News/19265438-delaware-eyes-large-solar-plant.aspx</link>
<description>Source: solar.coolerplanet.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>CSUCI and Tri-County Trades Council Add to Diverse EDC-VC Board</title>
<link>http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2009/jul/14/csuci-and-tri-county-trades-council-add-to-edc/</link>
<description>Source: venturacountystar.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Employee-Owned St. Louis Electrical Contractor Looking to Leverage Ownership Structure to Advance Merger Initiatives in 2009</title>
<link>http://ecmweb.com/news/st-louis-electrical-contractor-20090714/</link>
<description>Source: ecmweb.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Missouri workers need green jobs now</title>
<link>http://suntrib.com/200907134739/opinion/community-voices/missouri-workers-need-green-jobs-now.html</link>
<description>Source: suntrib.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Ryan goes to bat for 11,500 worried retirees of Delphi</title>
<link>http://www.vindy.com/news/2009/jul/14/ryan-goes-to-bat-for-11500-worried-retirees-of/?newswatch</link>
<description>Source: vindy.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Razorbacks rally for Employee Free Choice</title>
<link>http://www.pww.org/article/view/16350</link>
<description>Source: pww.org</description>
<pubDate>14 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Striking Workers Scheduled To Vote On Penelec Contract </title>
<link>http://www.wjactv.com/news/20039655/detail.html</link>
<description>Source: wjactv.com</description>
<pubDate>14 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Debate on Clean Energy Leads to Regional Divide </title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/14/science/earth/14grid.html</link>
<description>Source: nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Strike continues at Denali Park and Preserve</title>
<link>http://newsminer.com/news/2009/jul/14/strike-continues-denali-park-and-preserve/</link>
<description>Source: newsminer.com</description>
<pubDate>14 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Firms Pursue Solar Power From Sahara</title>
<link>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124752067580934873.html?mod=googlenews_wsj</link>
<description>Source: online.wsj.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Governor signs more solar bills</title>
<link>http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2009/07/13/daily3.html</link>
<description>Source: bizjournals.com</description>
<pubDate>15 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>



<item>
<title>Penelec, Union Come To Agreement (VIDEO)</title>
<link>http://www.weny.com/News-Local.asp?ARTICLE3864=9146246</link>
<description>Source: weny.com</description>
<pubDate>13 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>A Solar Land Rush</title>
<link>http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/13/a-solar-land-rush/?hp</link>
<description>Source: greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>13 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>State regulators question FairPoint progress report </title>
<link>http://www.eagletribune.com/punewsnh/local_story_192195721.html?keyword=secondarystory</link>
<description>Source: eagletribune.com</description>
<pubDate>13 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Weeklong hydro strike ends</title>
<link>http://www.thespec.com/News/Business/article/598236</link>
<description>Source: thespec.com</description>
<pubDate>13 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Labor groups reserve right to appeal Vallejo bankruptcy</title>
<link>http://www.timesheraldonline.com/news/ci_12816258</link>
<description>Source: timesheraldonline.com</description>
<pubDate>13 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Burlco panel to review contractor standards</title>
<link>http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090711/NEWS01/907110330/1006</link>
<description>Source: courierpostonline.com</description>
<pubDate>13 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Massive Rally this Weekend in Arkansas for Employee Free Choice Act</title>
<link>http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/07/09/massive-rally-this-weekend-in-arkansas-for-employee-free-choice-act/</link>
<description>Source: blog.aflcio.org</description>
<pubDate>10 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Dutchess considers construction project labor agreement policy</title>
<link>http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2009/July09/10/DCC_PLA-10Jul09.html</link>
<description>Source: midhudsonnews.com</description>
<pubDate>10 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Who Gets the Green Jobs, and Are They Any Good?</title>
<link>http://labornotes.org/node/2318</link>
<description>Source: labornotes.org</description>
<pubDate>10 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Breakthrough Reported on Low-Cost Alternative to Silicon Solar Cells</title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/07/08/08greenwire-breakthrough-reported-on-low-cost-alternative-to-388.html</link>
<description>Source: nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>10 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Hearing Scheduled for Contractor Charged with Underpaying Immigrants</title>
<link>http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2009-07-09/article/33292?headline=Hearing-Scheduled-for-Oakland-Contractor-Charged-with-Underpaying-Immigrant-Workers</link>
<description>Source: berkeleyplanet.com</description>
<pubDate>10 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>Solar Energy Zone Concept Laudable but Flawed, Critics Say </title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/07/09/09greenwire-solar-energy-zone-concept-laudable-but-flawed-85061.html</link>
<description>Source: nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>10 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>





<item>
<title>Local 459 IBEW Labor Rally Held at Courthouse</title>
<link>http://www.gantdaily.com/news/43/ARTICLE/56441/2009-07-09.html</link>
<description>Source: gantdaily.com</description>
<pubDate>9 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Burlington Hydro workers on strike</title>
<link>http://www.burlingtonpost.com/news/article/266037</link>
<description>Source: burlingtonpost.com</description>
<pubDate>9 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEW Eyes Green Jobs; Firefighters See a New Challenge</title>
<link>http://www.eponline.com/articles/72738/</link>
<description>Source: eponline.com</description>
<pubDate>9 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Local 777 Ratifies Two-Year Contract With Met-Ed</title>
<link>http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&amp;STORY=/www/story/07-08-2009/0005056776&amp;EDATE=</link>
<description>Source: prnewswire.com</description>
<pubDate>9 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>IBEW Workers Seek Marlins Stadium Jobs</title>
<link>http://cbs4.com/CBS4yourmoney/Marlins.Stadium.Job.2.1077828.html</link>
<description>Source: cbs4.com</description>
<pubDate>9 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>

<item>
<title>Union says broken Denali buses backing up due to strike</title>
<link>http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=10652967</link>
<description>Source: ktuu.com</description>
<pubDate>9 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>




<item>
<title>Union Leaders to Meet With Obama Next Week</title>
<link>http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/07/union-leaders-to-meet-with-obama-next-week/</link>
<description>Source: thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2009</pubDate>
<city>Boston</city>
<state>MA</state>
</item>


<item>
<title>IBEWs Shuler to Seek High Labor Post</title>
<link>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/08/us/08brfs-WOMANTOSEEKH_BRF.html?ref=us</link>
<description>Source: nytimes.com</description>
<pubDate>8 July 2009</pubDa