Tag Archives: IBEW

New York: State-funded workbook on EMF health risks published in 1990

Posted on June 16, 2019 by admin

Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) : A Training Workbook for Working People Produced by The Labor Institute, NYC October 1990 Funded by a grant from the New York State Department of Labor, Occupational safety and Health Training and Education Program, Contract Number … Continue reading →

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California Senate Bill 649 and “small cell” tower hazards; why are union leaders and utility companies silent?

Posted on August 9, 2017 by admin

IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers), other related unions, and utility companies should raise the alarm over Senate Bill 649. This California bill radically changes the working environment for electrical utility workers, creating significant hazards. SB 649 allows utility poles, … Continue reading →

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Union claims Oncor violated worker’s rights in federal appeal over Smart Meter fire testimony

Posted on April 13, 2017 by admin

From Reuters By Robert Iafolla April 10, 2017 (Reuters) – An affiliate of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers has told a federal appeals court that an electrical utility company in Texas broke federal labor law by firing a worker for … Continue reading →

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Houston news investigated Smart Meter fires in 2011

Posted on August 6, 2016 by admin

This news investigation was in CenterPoint Energy’s territory. CenterPoint uses Itron Centron Openway Smart Meters. CenterPoint employees told IBEW union officer Bobby Reed that these meters have thinner blades, causing a poor connection. This causes arcing and a fire hazard. … Continue reading →

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Letter to BC Energy Minister on Smart Meter fire hazard evidence

Posted on July 19, 2015 by admin

From the Coalition to Stop Smart Meters in British Columbia “We want this program ended, and we want our money back.” — Press Release, June 25, 2015 Subject: Smart meter safety risk VIA REGISTERED MAIL June 25, 2015 Hon. Bill … Continue reading →

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Smart Meters are a known fire hazard — new evidence revealed by electrical workers union

Posted on July 19, 2015 by admin

In a proceeding before the National Labor Relations Board, evidence was submitted that Smart Meter fires, burned Smart Meters, burned meter sockets, and malfunctioning Smart Meters are regularly occurring and are known to Oncor and CenterPoint, two Texas utility companies. The … Continue reading →

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Union cries “Don’t blame us” while ignoring Smart Meter safety issues

Posted on August 26, 2014 by admin

Despite outreach and expert information from community advocates, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – IBEW – ignored all safety issues related to Smart Meters except for one local in Tennessee. This is in stark contrast to the Electrical Trades … Continue reading →

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