Council News
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Dec 20th/Council NewsBringing Electricity the Third World
At the 39th IBEW International Convention there were fifty-two Resolutions put to the delegates to be voted upon. In the...
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Sep 01st/Council NewsMake UtilityLaborCouncil.com an app-like mobile shortcut!
iPhone Above: Adding an app-like shortcut to your smartphone is easy, simply figure out if you have an android or...
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Aug 31st/Council NewsA Community is Saved
We are happy to announce that after months of hard lobbying and talks, Governor Cuomo has included nuclear power as a non-...
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Aug 31st/Council NewsVeteran Buyback Legislation
New Veteran Buyback Legislation will allow U.S. military service veterans who are public employees to be able to buy back up...
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Aug 25th/Council NewsGov. Cuomo signs Utility Worker Assault Bill
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation that will strengthen protections for employees who are prone to assault....
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Aug 08th/Council NewsNuclear produces no carbon
We are happy to announce that after months of hard lobbying and talks, Governor Cuomo has included nuclear power as a non-...
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Aug 07th/Council NewsNY Adopts Clean Energy Standard and Nuclear subsidy
The New York Public Service Commission on Monday unanimously approved its Clean Energy Standard, including a controversial...
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Aug 06th/Council NewsGovernor Cuomo announces Clean Energy Standard
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the New York State Public Service Commission's approval of New York's Clean Energy...
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Jul 18th/Council NewsNew York State AFL-CIO President on Importance of Keeping Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant Open
Albany, NY - “We applaud Governor Cuomo for recognizing the vital role nuclear energy has in the state’s clean energy plan...
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Jun 29th/Council NewsSupport for Nuclear Plants in NY
This article first appeared in Labor Press written by Jerry Levin A diverse group of supporters are encouaging Governor...
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May 27th/Council NewsThe Strike is over at Verizon!
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers President Lonnie R. Stephenson issued the following statement regarding a...
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May 11th/Council NewsAlbany Legislation would make assaulting utility workers a felony
This article first appeared in Newsday. Assaulting a utility worker who is performing an "essential service" would become...