Although discussing mental health is important year-round, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so this is an excellent time to educate yourself about the importance of mental health. Bringing up the topic of mental health to someone can seem intimidating. You may feel uncomfortable, unsure
Congressman David Trone, who represents Maryland’s 6th District, was in Cumberland earlier this week to tour IBEW Local 307’s training center. Local 24 Business Manager Mike McHale joined Congressman Trone and Rodney Rice, business manager for Local 307, to discuss work opportunities in Frederick and
The annual testing for the Local 24 / N.E.C.A. Substance Abuse Program is quickly approaching. For Local 24 members that participate in the Program there will be a Tool/Boot Sale held during the testing in the Electrical Training Center. The prices of all tools and
On the eve of President Biden’s State of the Union address to the nation, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen has released a summary of key accomplishments for labor delivered by President Biden and Congress. It outlines significant progress and gains for union workers in several
There is nothing more fundamental in a democracy than a right to vote. At this moment, that right – and our democracy itself – is under attack. In a recent letter to all IBEW members, International President Lonnie Stephenson urged everyone to raise their voices
In November, Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced that Sergio Blanco, 49, pleaded guilty before the District Court for Baltimore City to stealing wages from an employee of his contracting company, BAC Contractors, Inc (BAC). Blanco was sentenced to six months in jail with
Local 24 is proud to welcome ConCor Networks, Inc., an EMCOR company, as our newest signatory contractor. ConCor is an employer that values training, skill and experience. By joining the IBEW family, ConCor has demonstrated that its workforce deserves the excellent pay, comprehensive benefits and
We are excited to resume our annual Children’s Christmas Party this year! There are a few changes in order to make the event as safe as possible, so please read all the details on the flyer below. Remember to bring non-perishable food items to donate
Members wanted to speak in support of Ocean City, MD wind farm during Public Service Commission (PSC) online virtual meetings on September 28 and 30. The IBEW has established a clear record of support for wind farms and the clean energy they produce. Wind power
