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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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...
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Congress May Vote to Extend the Pay Freeze This Week
The IBEW represents thousands of federal employees who work at our National Parks, printing press techs at Government Printing Office, electricians at the White House and at Naval Shipyards. These members...
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Does Labors’ Endorsement Matter? Yes It Does!
President Rick Bloomingdale and Secretary-Treasurer Frank Snyder express their gratitude to all union activists and labor leaders who helped 86% of our endorsed candidates win Tuesday’s primary election....
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What Was Old Is New Again - Redistricting Deemed "Contrary To Law"
In an unprecedented decision Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court threw out the reapportionment plan for State Legislative Districts, declaring that redrawn districts for the State House and State Senate were...