Business Manager's Message
I would like to welcome all of you to our website and I want to encourage all Local 29 members to sign-up for our official union e-newsletter "Watt's Current." Our Local Union and its predecessor System Council and Local Unions published a print version of "Watt's Current" for years. The "Watt's Current" official union email will be distributed at least twice a month, more often when needed, to inform you of any breaking news, such as a change in status, important meetings, charity events and updates in contract negotiations. We hope you are enjoying our new redesigned website....
We look forward to using our communication tools to keep everyone informed on the issues that affect our work lives. Be safe out there and we look forward to your feedback!
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Honoring Those Who Served
I would like to thank all of our veterans both past and present for their service to our country and fighting for freedom around the world. I also want to thank their families for the sacrifice that they make while...
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Happy Labor Day
Labor Day was created in 1882 when union workers took to the streets to educate the public as to who is unionized, what they do, and what their issues are. They had two goals: to build Solidarity within the labor...
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Dues Restructuring Bylaw Passes
On Wednesday June 12, 2019 at the monthly union meeting and a special meeting held in the afternoon, a vote was conducted on whether to change the bylaw that dictates how dues are calculated and deducted for each member...
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IBEW 29 Union Dues Restructuring
The proposed bylaw change is something that has been debated many times over the years as to which way is the fairest to all members. I recently have been approached by many members about this issue and the possibility...
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Storm Work Thank You
Glenn Camp and I want to take a moment to say Thank You to ALL our brothers and sisters who are members of IBEW 29 and work at Duquesne Light. The storm that hit us at the beginning of the week forced many of...
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A Year In Review
Message from Business Manager Kenn Bradley 2018 was a very busy year for our local and although we had a few negative outcomes, we believe overall it was great year with many positive results. As good as 2018...
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and I hope you enjoy the time you have to spend with your family. I would like to wish our Jewish brothers and sisters a Happy Hanukkah, especially in...
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Why your Union needs a dues increase
To all of the members of IBEW Local 29, I want to thank you for being part of this local union which has approximately 1400 members, and the International, which has over 700,000 members. The members of IBEW are some of...
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Happy Labor Day
Labor Day 2018 is another year in the long and powerful history of Unions in this great country, even though Union density is shrinking in part due to the political climate and the laws that have been...
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Tragedy for two IBEW 29 members
In the last month, tragedy has struck twice for two young men of IBEW 29, one in a motorcycle accident, another lost his battle with cancer. I did not know either one personally, but I have learned more about both since...