Edwin D. Hill

Powering Chicago Supports Vaccination Clinic Partnership for Critical Union Essential Workers

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Friday, April 16, 2021
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b'CHICAGO, April 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Powering Chicago , which represents a partnership of the Electrical Contractors\' Association of City of Chicago and IBEW Local 134, applauds the efforts of multiple union labor organizations and Cook County municipalities to launch new vaccination sites for union members.

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  • b'CHICAGO, April 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Powering Chicago , which represents a partnership of the Electrical Contractors\' Association of City of Chicago and IBEW Local 134, applauds the efforts of multiple union labor organizations and Cook County municipalities to launch new vaccination sites for union members.
  • There has not been one facet of industry that has not been affected.
  • The vaccination sites are available exclusively for retired members and union members of IBEW Local 134, Chicago Laborers\' District Council and Pipefitters Local 597.\nPowering Chicago is an electrical industry labor-management partnership between the Electrical Contractors\' Association of City of Chicago and IBEW Local 134.
  • Powering Chicago also invests in the future of their industry through innovative apprenticeship programs and community outreach to prepare the next generation of electricians.

FirstEnergy, Local IBEWs Receive Industry Recognition for Efforts to Serve Customers, Protect Jobs in Ohio

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
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In addition to FirstEnergy, IBEWFourth District Locals 245 and 1413 were recognized through the award for their collaboration on these efforts.

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  • In addition to FirstEnergy, IBEWFourth District Locals 245 and 1413 were recognized through the award for their collaboration on these efforts.
  • The award was presented to FirstEnergy and local union leadership at the 2020 National Labor and Management Public Affairs Committee (LAMPAC) meeting in Washington, D.C. this week.
  • Under the leadership of former IBEW International President Edwin D. Hill, the IBEW and EEI came together in 2008 to create LAMPAC.
  • "This is just another example of the value of a strong labor-management relationship that promotes clean energy and jobs," said IBEW International President Lonnie Stephenson.

The Passing of IBEW International President Emeritus Edwin D. Hill, PA AFL-CIO Comments

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Saturday, December 1, 2018
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The American Labor Movement has lost a great leader today with the passing of Edwin D. Hill, President Emeritus of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The American Labor Movement has lost a great leader today with the passing of Edwin D. Hill, President Emeritus of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
  • The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO will always remember with gratitude, the leadership and commitment Brother Ed Hill demonstrated throughout his service to the Pennsylvania union movement.
  • Appointed International Secretary of the union in 1997, Hill became President of the IBEW in 2001, a position which he held until 2015.
  • For decades, Ed Hill provided wisdom and guidance to our movement, as Vice President of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Executive Council.