IBEW

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) is a prominent union representing approximately 860,000 active members and retirees across various fields, including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads, and government. Committed to advocacy and professional development, the IBEW emphasizes safety and excellence within the electrical workforce. Through a comprehensive array of resources and programs, the IBEW supports its members by promoting education, civic engagement, and collective bargaining rights. The organization plays a vital role in shaping industry standards and enhancing the livelihoods of its members, ensuring a brighter future for the electrical workforce. Generated from the website

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) represents approximately 860,000 active members and retirees across diverse industries such as utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads, and government. With a commitment to improving workers' rights and advocating for collective bargaining, IBEW plays a crucial role in empowering its members for a brighter future. IBEW focuses on educational initiatives, safety standards, and community engagement, ensuring that its members are equipped with the necessary skills and support to thrive in an evolving workforce. The organization also emphasizes advocacy for legislation that benefits its members, showcasing their dedication to both local and national issues affecting the electrical industry. Generated from the website

"If H2E is going to meet its waste reduction goals of 50 percent by 2010 and its goal of virtual elimination of mercury by 2005, we need to throw the net far and wide in the health care industry, and our Champions for Change award winners are excelling in that effort, " said H2E coordinator Laura Brannon.The New Hampshire Hospital Association actively promotes the concepts of waste reduction, pollution prevention and energy efficiency to New Hampshire hospitals. NHHA communicates environmental news and resources through "STAT Green, " a quarterly environmental newsletter, and its Web site, www.nhha.org. It recently established the New Hampshire Hospitals for a Healthy Environment network, whose primary goal is to reduce both the volume and toxicity of hospital waste and to advance the goals of H2E. Additionally, NHHA provides environmental education programs. This June, NHHA will offer "Reducing Our Ecological Footprint, " a workshop that will present opportunities to minimize health care's environmental impact through improved purchasing and disposal choices."We're proud to be recognized for our environmental improvement efforts." said Debbie Augustine, environmental affairs coordinator at NHHA. "Our involvement in H2E reflects our belief that one critical way to promote the health of our communities is to protect the environment we all share."NHHA was one of 11 organizations in the U.S. chosen to receive the Champion's for Change Award at the First Annual H2E Environmental Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 8th at the annual meeting of the American Hospital Association in Washington, DC.