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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Standards for Made-in-America National Network of Electric Vehicle Chargers

The Biden-Harris Administration has been working to create a convenient, reliable and made-in-America electric vehicle charging network. EV sales have tripled and the number of publicly available charging ports has grown by at least 40% since Biden took office.  Standards have been set to build a national EV charging network that is user-friendly, reliable  and accessible. "The standards will also help to ensure that these historic investments in EV charging create good-paying jobs and that EV chargers are well-serviced by requiring strong workforce standards such as Registered Apprenticeships and the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). Through the White House Talent...

PRC notes that should these new utilities fail, it is unclear who is responsible for "keeping the lights on".

Senate Bill 165 is being heard at the Capitol tomorrow in Senate Conservation. We are opposing Senate Bill 165, which contains language that will directly affect utility workers and New Mexico rate payers purchasing power from coops or utilities. "It is worth noting that if existing electric utilities that are asked to provide metering, billing, collection, and customer service for local utilities, rates for the remaining customers will almost certainly increase". FIR concerning SB 165

Mental Health

"To assist each other in sickness or distress"-Mental health is a high priority here at Local 611. We recognize that life can be very challenging at times and it can take a toll on your mental wellbeing. It is ok to not feel ok and help is available. Southwestern Health and Benefit Mental Health Number 1-800-851-7498 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 BETHE1TO.com

Cabela's Gift Card Winner

IBEW 611 would like to thank all of those who were able to donate blood at the Semi Annual Robert Atencio Blood Drive. With your help we were able to meet our goal. Dolores Garcia, wife of PNM Lineman, Glenn Garcia was the winner of the Cabela's gift card.

IBEW President Lonnie R. Stephenson retiring January 4th, 2023

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers President Lonnie R. Stephenson is retiring, effective Jan. 4, bringing an end to a nearly five-decade active career in the union. “It’s been the honor of my life to serve the members of the greatest union in the world and advance the cause of trade unionism in the electrical industry,” Stephenson said. “As hard as it is to step aside, I am confident that the IBEW remains in good hands.” The International Executive Council appointed International Secretary-Treasurer Kenneth W. Cooper to fill the remainder of Stephenson's term and Sixth District International Vice President Paul Noble to fill the remainder of Cooper’s term. “Lonnie’s been more than...

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a legislative package to fight inflation, lower prescription costs for seniors, invest in domestic energy production and manufacturing and reduce carbon emissions by roughly 40 percent by 2030. Many questions and concerns have come up, please click here to read more about how the Inflation Reduction Act supports workers and families.

Workers Memorial Day

The Central New Mexico Labor Council will be hosting Workers Memorial Day on April 28,2023 at 6pm.  Come out and join us in honoring our brothers and sisters who have lost their lives due to work-related injuries. 

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