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We are thrilled to share that our own Jerome Bost, Director of External Affairs, has been recognized as one of the 2024 Who's Who in Government Relations.

This week’s member highlight features Jennifer Clemente, an Executive Board Member and a Team Lead from Long Island, NY.

This week’s member highlight features Catherine Varrialle, a Team Lead from Melville, NY.

This week’s member highlight features Lamont Wallace Jr.,a SubstationMaintenance Foreman from Hicksville, NY.

Date January 16, 2024 Members of IBEW Local Union 1049 attended the Electrical Workers Minority Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. We joined over 700 IBEW members from across the country. Our delegation included Business Representative Robin Rodriguez, Director of External Affairs Jerome Bost, Board Member and EWMC Chapter President Anthony Scotto, Member and EWMC Chapter Treasurer Nile Dillon, as well as dedicated members Mary Sullivan and Baron Lyn.

Date: January 18, 2024

Date: December 30, 2023 As we head into the New Year, I reflect on what has been accomplished this past year; 2023. We have been through a lot together. We have brought new members into our union through Organizing and growth, and we make the promise we always have; to work hard to improve working lives through the strength of collective bargaining. The staff of local 1049 and the stewards they work with, work hard every hour protecting our agreements.

Date: December 18, 2023 This weekend, under the leadership of Business Manager Pat Guidice, IBEW Local Union 1049 volunteer members formed the 2023 Kids Need More Cheer Bus, dedicated to spreading joy and generosity this Christmas season to disadvantaged and sick children on Long Island. This weekend, our union members delivered Santa requested gifts to those children and their families in need.