29 News Archive
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A Year in Review
This past year has been very busy for local 29 but also very successful thanks to a lot of hard work and support by the officers and members. We had a couple of contract negotiations and a number of arbitrations that I...
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Tell Your Senators, Don’t Tax My Retirement
Weeks ago, two Republican senators unveiled a plan that threatens to destroy the multiemployer pension system that pro- vides retirement security to hundreds of thousands of IBEW members. Sen. Chuck Grassley of...
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Merry Christmas
Christmas is a time to enjoy with your family and friends even though leading up to the holidays it can be very hectic, buying presents, decorating trees, even going to Christmas parties or...
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Veterans Committee
On December 5th, multiple Locals within IBEW 3rd District (PA, NY, NJ & DE)met for the second ever veterans committee meeting. District 3 is the first district to meet as a committee and started discussions on...
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Statements from Trumka & Kelly on USMCA Trade Agreement
Please read both of the below statements regarding the USMCA Trade Agreement, thank you. After many rounds of negotiations, and tireless support from allies like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Ways and Means...
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We Ask That You Oppose HB 1234
Dear Representative: The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, on behalf of the 700,000 hardworking women and men we represent, asks that you OPPOSE HB 1234. HB 1234 seeks to amend Section 319 of the Workers’...
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Labor Council President Darrin Kelly Slams Amazon for Use of Out-of-State Contractors to Build New Findlay Facility
PITTSBURGH, PA - Allegheny-Fayette Central Labor Council President Darrin Kelly released the following statement today regarding Amazon's use of multiple out-of-state contractors for the construction of its new...
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Stand with musicians! - Send a letter to Disney now!
Members of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) are fighting to secure a fair contract with major Hollywood film and TV companies, led by the Walt Disney Co. As Disney makes billions in profits, it refuses to pay...
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Labor of Love Stuff the Bus Toy Drive - Dec 5th
The toys collected will go to working families in need this holiday season. Please bring in your new unwrapped toys and place them in one of the many donation boxes that will be in service centers or work areas. If you...
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IBEW 29 Christmas Party Dec 14th - Tickets and Hotel Rooms Available
There is a block of rooms available until 11/22 at $149 at the Holiday Inn Express Greentree. Call the Hall 412-922-6969 for party tickets and hotel rooms. The tickets are going fast, the last day to buy is 11/30.