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Better off without?
The Governors plan to overhaul LIPA has a lot of people's panties in a bundle, but putting politics aside - removing politics from the entire operation may be just the answer. Beginning in...
LIPA's future: IBEW 1049 must be at the table
In October and November, 2,600 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1049 members, together with thousands of other emergency storm restoration responders, worked tirelessly during a...
Hold Public Hearings on the future of LIPA
The future of LIPA and its impact on our community is a topic of great importance which deserves careful review. It is imperative that there be no rush to judgment before considering all options as...
IBEW 1049 must be at the table
On February 25th IBEW 1049 held a Q&A on LIPA: Unasked, Unanswered - Will the new model provide lower rates and better service to Long Island? Over 60 people attended the Long Island...
IBEW Local 1049 presents: LIPA: Unasked, Unanswered
Will the new model provide lower rates and better service to Long Island? We will touch on important staffing and management issues and since the new LIPA operating services agreement...
Getting right to the point
On Monday, February 25th at 9:00am at their union hall in Hauppauge Long Guy Land, IBEW 1049 will be hosting a Q&A on LIPA: Unasked, Unanswered - Will the new model provide lower rates and better...
HALF OF LI'S STORM RESPONDERS COULD BE SIDELINED NEXT TIME
Press Release from Business Manager Don Daley of IBEW 1049: Flawed LIPA agreement keeps thousands of LI's power restoration workers on the sidelines Our community has been through so much these...
Important Announcement from Local 1049
Today, based on recommendation by LIPA staff the Long Island Power Authority Board of Trustees voted to award the electric transmission and distribution management service agreement to Public Service...
LIPA makes decision to move forward with SERVCO model
The (LIPA) Board of Trustees approved a plan to restructure the way LIPA contracts for services to operate its electric utility business. Beginning in 2014, LIPA will adopt an improved business model...
Shand to testify to NYS Energy Committee
IBEW Local 1049 Business Manager Bob Shand has been invited to testify before the NYS Senate Committee on Energy & Telecommunications, and the testimony will be regarding several issues involving...