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Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we mark 25 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, we remember the thousands of lives that were lost and the countless families whose lives were forever changed.

On Wednesday, February 5th, IBEW 1049 members working at National Grid sent a strong message in overwhelming support of their union, with 99% of the members in attendance voting in favor of authorizing a strike should a deal not be reached. This includes shift workers who voted Today, February 6th.

Today, Wednesday February 5th, 2025, at 6:00pm, we will be having a National Grid Information meeting at IBEW Local Union 25, 370 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY 11788 for National Grid members only . For all National Grid shift workers: An information meeting will be held on Thursday February 6th at 9:00 am at the Local 1049 Union Hall.

November 20th Information Meeting held in Bethpage is cancelled

Happy Labor Day from Business Manager Pat Guidice with a special shout out to our amazing Stewards and Business Representatives who work hard to protect Local 1049 members rights.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, At the June 11th Executive Board Meeting, Recording Secretary Thomas Dowling announced his resignation, effective June 19, 2024. Brother Dowling has faithfully served our union for over 35 years, contributing significantly in roles such as union steward, governmental affairs leader, and charity advocate. His dedication and commitment to excellence will be greatly missed.

Altice Members Meeting June, 24, 2024

Gas Construction Members Meeting Date: June 12, 2024

IBEW Local 1049 was honored to visit Lindenhurst High School yesterday to present PPE to students enrolled in their trade programs.

Please note that the Nassau County members meeting scheduled for June 19th, 2024, at 6:00 PM in Bethpage has been canceled in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Dear Members, please be informed that the retirees meeting scheduled for June 19th, 2024, at 10:00 AM has been canceled in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

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.