Ibew Local Union No 508

Why Labor Unions Are Dying

Labor unions live in the past and ignore how they are not helping most workers in 2021. Common sense shows they need to adapt or will keep losing members.

Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

More and more workplace discrimination cases are closed before they’re even investigated.

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

Plumbing & Electrical Work: When to Call in the Pros

Plumbing and electrical work can sometimes be a little over the head of a non-professional. Find out when to call in the pros for plumbing and electrical work.

Arc Flash Protection and Safe Electrical Work Practices: To The Point

Overview<br>Electric shock can cause serious injury or death, and severe burns from arc flashes may be life-threatening. This video training focuses on the steps needed to ensure electrical workers are protected from these two primary causes of injury or death<br>This course explains how and why limited and restricted approach boundaries must be established to safeguard non-electrical workers from hazards. It also discusses in detail…

Is Your Electric Power Plant Safe from Cyber Attacks?

Is the electric power plant serving your community and region insulated from cyber attacks? The answer is likely not. We all take electric power for granted.

SEPA to become the Smart Electric Power Alliance

SEPA SEPA to become the Smart Electric Power Alliance. We are a trusted platform for education, research and collaboration to help utilities with solar energy resources.

Is An Electric-Powered Business Aircraft Feasible?

Ultimately, the only practical solution for sustaining powered aviation is electricity or a combination of electric motors and internal combustion engines operating as hybrids.

How to claim for charging an electric company car

Electric vehicles offer a much wider range of charging opportunities than their petrol or diesel counterparts. But how do you claim for those expenses?

How Good is Good Enough When it Comes to Electrical Work?

On some jobs, insisting on perfection may turn out to be costly and counterproductive.

4 Signs You Need Electrical Work Done On Your Home

Is your house getting along in years? Have ever had your wiring looked at or updated by an electrician? If not, it’s a good idea to take a close look around the house. If you see any of these four things happening around your home, you should call an electrician right away. 1. Feel Your Cords …

Electrical Work: What Every Homeowner Should Know

The United States is serious about electrical codes and the sale of electrical components. Ask your insurance company about Underwriting Laboratories (UL) listings. Any UL violations when electrical damages occur can affect insurance claims. Most states require electricians to be licensed and a local inspector must inspect the work.

Hydro-Electric Power Station Benefits From The Use Of Siemens Flow Meters

Pumped storage hydro-electric power is a method of producing electricity to supply high peak power demands by moving water between water reservoirs at different elevations. At times of low electrical demand, excess generation capacity is used to pump water back into the higher reservoir. When there is higher demand, water is released back into the lower reservoir through a turbine. Pumped-storage schemes currently provide the most…

IoT and Energy Blog; decoding the Internet of Things with an eye to electric power

A look at the reality and myths of the Internet of Things with an eye on the electric power industry. I've been in tech a long time and history continues to repeat itself.

Electric Power From Your Cotton Candy?

Our new analysis finds energy efficiency is the 3rd largest resource in the US electric power sector

Have you ever described efficiency as an energy resource and gotten a quizzical look in return? We have, even though utility system planners have been using energy efficiency for decades to make sure that power for their customers is both reliable and affordable. For those of us who have been in the energy efficiency industry for years, or even decades, we sometimes take for granted that others will understand what we mean. But we must not.

Why Younger Generations Are Embracing Labor Unions

Young adults have a unique opportunity to contribute to labor unions and, in turn, contribute to change in many different sectors.