IBEW
@IBEW
Official Twitter account of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) - the largest union of electrical workers in North America
"We believe TVA should stay in the people’s hands. It was built for the public, not for politicians, or outside investors who won’t put our communities first." knoxnews.com/story/opinion/…
🚨 We’re calling on all Members of Congress to sign @RepGolden’s discharge petition to force a vote on overturning Trump’s illegal EO stripping 1 million federal workers of their collective bargaining rights. If you stand with workers, now is the time to prove it.
America didn’t vote to gut workers rights. Today I stood with @RepJeffries, the @AFLCIO and members of the @Labor_Caucus and @USProgressives to urge my colleagues in Congress to force a vote on my bill to overturn Trump’s union-busting executive order.
That’s a wrap on our #BetterInAUnion Louisville, Kentucky stop! When workers stand up and fight back, when we stand together for the freedom, fairness and security that comes with a union contract - we win!
The largest electric cooperative in Tennessee — and one of the biggest in the U.S. — is embracing the IBEW’s Code of Excellence. bit.ly/3TU3Dcn
The #BetterInAUnion bus tour is in Atlanta, GA today to rally with @IBEW and workers to hold billionaires and greedy corporations accountable for their attacks on working people’s basic rights, union jobs and essential services. Working people over billionaires. Always.
"Major unions representing Tennessee Valley Authority employees have sent a stark message to the Trump administration: Keep your hands off TVA." bit.ly/45fXwVX
Outdoor construction work can put you at risk for skin cancer. Wear sunscreen, protective clothing, and stay in the shade when you can! Read more about this hazard and how to protect yourself here: tinyurl.com/2p8937yp #BeatTheHeat
In 2020, construction workers accounted for 7% of the U.S. workforce, but 38% of heat-related deaths. Protect yourself from the heat! tinyurl.com/44f6ykaf #roofersafety365
Hands off the TVA: White House considering assault on 10,000 #IBEW jobs bit.ly/40ps456
From high in the sky, atop massive towers, and boots on the ground in all conditions, our lineworkers maintain 16,400 miles of transmission lines to deliver power from our generation plants to local power companies and then to your home or business!
San Francisco Local 6 members installed the first curbside electric vehicle chargers west of the Mississippi, right in front of their union hall. The chargers are the first of hundreds that the city plans to install by 2030. bit.ly/3GS4eZ2
Want job security? Join the building trades. enr.com/articles/60953…
The CEO of one of the world's largest energy companies said it best. We can't take renewables off the table ⬇️
Trump is trying to steamroll the Tennessee Valley Authority theatlantic.com/science/archiv…
Meet Tyler Crouch, an IBEW 569 apprentice turning his passion for hands-on work into a fulfilling career. From a family of tradesmen to a future full of possibilities, Tyler is building a lifelong future with the union behind him. 💪 #IBEW #IBEW569 #UnionProud #IBEWStrong
In this episode of our podcast, we talk about how the #IBEW can meet the demands of the data center boom. Watch or listen on your favorite podcast platform YouTube: bit.ly/4nNlkYv Spotify: bit.ly/3XOdnqQ Apple: bit.ly/4cjFe8g

How do lineworkers keep our electric grid resilient, reliable, and ready for the future? Listen to Drew Stover, director of the #IBEW's Utility Department, talk about the future of line work and the utility industry. plinkhq.com/i/1509475299/e…
It’s Lineworker Appreciation Day! Entergy, along with @Edison_Electric and @IBEW, salutes electrical line workers. 👏 ⭐ Our line workers routinely work in the harshest conditions, at 50 feet in the air and underground, to power our communities. ❤️ #ThankALineworker
Today is National Lineworker Appreciation Day! 🎉 We want to shout out our incredible team of men and women who work around the clock to ensure our customers have power!⚡ Whether it’s raining 🌧️ , snowing ❄️, or scorching hot ☀️, our lineworkers are always there to respond when…
On July 10, 1896, the IBEW's first president Henry Miller died on the job working as a lineworker. Today -- National Lineworker Appreciation Day -- we celebrate all lineworkers for all they do for our communities. #ThankaLineworker
