29 News Archive
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Holy Family Institute
For more then 1110 years this organization has provided help, healing and support to children and families in western PA. In 2012 alone over 11,000 families and children were able to improve their lives with Holy Family...
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NRG and GenOn Complete Merger, Creating Nation’s Largest Competitive Power Generator
—Combined company has about 47,000 megawatts of generating capacity comprised of nearly 100 generating facilities in 18 states —PRINCETON, NJ; and HOUSTON; December 14, 2012 — NRG...
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Sharing and Caring Program
Founded by National Grid in 1981, this program provides low-income families financial assistance experiencing difficulty paying heat related bills.Through the Sharing and Caring Program we were able to adopt 20 disabled...
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Thanksgiving Dinner for Homeless Vets
We were approached by the United Way to help out with a Thanksgiving Dinner for Homeless Veterans. 2012 was our first year doing this. Local 29 members paid for the cater and helped serve food at the Pittsburgh...
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North Hills Food Bank & Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank
The dedication of these unpaid employees and even the director is inspiring. On a simple mission to alleviate hunger in their local community this food bank serves approximately 200 families each month. Run entirely...
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Donations to worker layoffs
Before Thanksgiving $25 Giant Eagle gift cards were given to the power station workers experiencing a lay off.
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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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IBEW 29 and the United Way
Three years ago, Joe Delaley, the United Way of Allegheny County Representative from the Allegheny County Labor Council called our Business Manager, Jeff Davis, to ask for our union to get more involved in the jointly...
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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...
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The Auberly House
Auberle is dedicated to healing families and empowering youth, enabling kids to and families to harness their strengths and heal. Since 1952 they have helped thousands through residential care, foster care,...