Political Action
IBEW 29 understands the importance of being politically active. Our union's involvement in Legislative Issues through our Political Action Committee is vital if we intend to succeed in our constant battle for the good paying jobs and safe working conditions that our members deserve. When we participate in Labor Walks, lobby days or simply gather together at Central Labor Council meetings and at Trenton, we create the foundation along with strong relationships that are essential in lobbying for important legislation that benefits all utility workers in the Iron State. So start helping to build power today by downloading the IBEW 29 Commmittee on Political Education (COPE) Card and give a little each week. Simply give the card to your Steward or Business Agent.
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Urgent Action! State Senate Employing Dirty Tricks To Attack Unions
Last night, for the second time this session, the State Senate suspended the rules of their chamber to engage in a late night debacle over amendments attacking union members. Going well past the 11pm deadline that...
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IBEW Endorses Tom Wolf for Governor
Union Cites Focus on Jobs, Fighting for Middle ClassThe International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, representing more than 40,000 working Pennsylvanians, has endorsed Tom Wolf for Governor.Citing his record of...
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Stop The Attacks on Pennsylvania's Middle Class!
Out-of-state corporate interests and their allies want to weaken the middle class by singling out unions and denying our voice on the job. Their proposals will silence teachers, firefighters, nurses, police officers and...
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Pennsylvania Voter ID Law Ruled Unconstitutional
After more than 18 months of legal challenges, two trials, and a series of temporary injunctions, the Commonwealth Court today struck down Pennsylvania’s Voter ID law as unconstitutional. While the...
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Stop Right-To-Work In Pennsylvania!
In 2013, union members in Pennsylvania stood together to defeat some of the most direct attacks we have ever faced. Repeated efforts to privatize public services, destroy retirement security, and gut...
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Full General Election Endorsements List on Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Website
The November general election is weeks away, and we expect the same low turnout for a municipal/judicial year election that we are used to seeing. But low turnout presents an opportunity for our members to have an...
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Take Action: Tell Congress to #RaiseTheWage
In Pennsylvania, the percent of our workforce earning the minimum wage of $7.25 per hour has increased by more than 300% over the past decade according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This leaves many full time...
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Take Action: Senator McIlhinney's Plan Is Still A Pink Slip For Thousands Of Workers
The media room at the Capitol was overflowing on Tuesday afternoon, with workers and other concerned individuals eager to hear Senator McIlhinney’s proposal for the Liquor Control Board. At issue was whether...
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Take Action! Email Your Legislators And Demand A Budget That Works For Pennsylvania
Take Action! Email Your Legislators And Demand A Budget That Works For PennsylvaniaSince Governor Corbett took office, we the people of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have been asked to pay more and more.He has...
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PA AFL-CIO: Keep 'em here AT&T
The Pennsylvania State AFL-CIO has informed us about AT&T's plans to close a critical call center in Pittsburgh, PA - a move that would cost hundreds of good union jobs. They are asking us at Local 29 to take...