January 2002
California County Votes for PLAs In Local Building Projects.
The Contra Costa County, California government has made project labor agreements a requirement for public works projects totaling $1 million or more....January 31, 2002.
IBEW Member Recalls Tragic September Day in NY.
In endless live and video footage, the world watched in horror as the two towers of the World Trade Center came crashing down...January 25, 2002.
New System Council Created For Locals at Celestica.
In the wake of Lucent Technologies break-up, six IBEW locals across the United States have now split from EM-3 to form new System Council EM-1....January 24, 2002.
Just the Fact Folks! Just the Facts!
Click on portions of graph to enlarge...January 14, 2002.
Unwilling to Freeze Future Tax Cuts for Richest One Percent, President Announces Plans for Budget Deficit.
Self-described 'fiscal conservative' President admits he may be unable to balance budget...January 14, 2002.
New Telecom Web Site Launched.
Telecommunications branch members who attended the two-day conference on organizing wireless and broadband workers learned about a new tool...January 11, 2002.
Avondale Shipyard Charges Finally Settled.
A December settlement between the New Orleans Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, and Avondale Shipyard brings to a close...January 9, 2002.
Judge: Bush Anti-Worker Order is Unlawful.
A federal judge has overturned a Bush executive order that required federal contractors...January 9, 2002.
Hill to Telecom Locals: Organize or Die.
IBEW President Edwin D. Hills message to nearly 100 attendees at the Telecommunications Organizing meeting...January 8, 2002.
IBEW Members Tell Senators How Enron Execs Stole Their Retirement.
Two members of the IBEW were among the victims of Enrons meltdown called to testify...January 3, 2002.
Bush Rolls Back Rules For Deadbeat Contractors.
President Bush sent workers an unwanted holiday gift by quietly repealing a rule aimed...January 3, 2002.
Journal Scores Big in ILCA Awards.
The IBEW Journal had a banner year in 2000 according to the judges of the Journalism Awards Contest sponsored by the International Labor Communications...January 2, 2002. |
