IBEW NEWS

Pennsylvania Saves Prevailing Wage
Republican legislation aimed at weakening Pennsylvania’s prevailing wage law hit a major bump in the road February 16 after supporters failed to garner enough support from fellow party members in the state house.

Sign Up Now for NACTEL’s Mobile Technologies Certificate
An online learning program focused on mobile technologies is the latest offering of NACTEL, the National Coalition for Telecommunications Education and Learning, a partnership of leading corporations, the IBEW and the Communications Workers of America that has trained thousands of union members since 1997. Courses are also available in operating systems.

Mich. Volunteers Restore Once-Vibrant Veterans Park
A spacious expanse of land once called “Michigan’s Most Beautiful Mile” cradles a special enclave known as Veteran’s Memorial Park in the mid-western part of the state. Near a sparkling river and full of lush trees, the 50-acre site honors soldiers of wars spanning from World War I to Afghanistan and stands as a living tribute to the sacrifices made by many in the community.

Bill Seeks Controls over Call Center Outsourcing
You dial a number for help with your computer or to order a pair of shoes. You often come away with the same question:  Where was the voice on the other end located?  With so many North Americans out of work—men and women who could use a job, any job—are you being serviced by an operator thousands of miles away in another nation, or one just up the road?

 
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