Around the Local

IBEW Local 11 advocates for electrician priorities at municipal meetings, focusing on infrastructure safety standards, prevailing wage enforcement, and expanded apprenticeship opportunities. Representatives highlight the importance of skilled labor in maintaining critical electrical systems. Source: ibew11.org
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Comprehensive coverage of the widespread power outage affecting millions across Spain and Portugal on Monday. The article details the outage's scale, emergency response efforts, and preliminary findings about potential causes, including infrastructure vulnerabilities. Source: wral.com
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Spanish and Portuguese authorities continue investigating the massive power grid failure that affected the Iberian Peninsula. Engineers and security experts are examining whether the outage resulted from technical failure, cyberattack, or grid management issues. Early findings suggest problems at key transmission substations. Source: upi.com
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Scientific American reports on controversial claims from the U.S. Energy Secretary attributing Spain's power outage to renewable energy sources. The article examines these assertions against technical evidence, featuring rebuttals from grid experts who point to other factors in the infrastructure failure. Source: scientificamerican.com
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Seven members of IBEW Local 1439 were recognized with service awards for their dedication and contributions to the union. The ceremony highlighted members with 25+ years of service and their impact on workplace safety initiatives. Source: labortribune.com
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