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The article reports that Dallas, Texas-based Crawford Electric Supply company has received a job-training grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) in partnership with North Lake College of Irving. Topics include the TWC chairman Andres Alcantar regarding the use of a Skills Development Fund grant to help employers and workers succeed, importance of the grant for workers, and commitment of Crawford Electric Supply to offer right training opportunities.

Reports on the strike by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1505 against United States-based defense contractor Raytheon Co. as of September 11, 2000. Background on the collapse of labor talks between the union and the company.

The article focuses on providing high-performance coaching as a methodology for evaluation of employee performance in the electrical industry to achieve employee productivity and employee satisfaction. It mentions that electrical distributor Granite City Electric Supply has developed a performance appraisal system based on employee coaching. It states that managers are responsible for communicating performance expectations to employees under this methodology.

The article reports on the Ideal National Championship created by toolmaker Ideal Industries Inc. as part of its centennial celebration. Topics discussed include the competition starting from May 2016 to name a champion electrician in the U.S., aim of the competition to honor electrical students, professionals and apprentices; and contestants to show physical and problem-solving skills in wire cutting, testing and termination.

The New York State Department of Labor today recognized 52 electric workers from the New York Power Authority and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) locals 2104 and 2032 for their participation in a statewide Apprentice Training Program. The DOL certified the NYPA/IBEW Apprentice Training Program in 2018 and regularly audits the program to ensure it meets the State's apprentice program certification standards. The DOL apprenticeship program certification followed several years of coordinated efforts by NYPA management and its unionized labor force from the IBEW locals to bolster training and meet state certification criteria. [Extracted from the article]

Highlights from the article: There was a time, not too long ago, when many folks thought of electric utilities and their employees as not only essential and skilled, but also stale and rigid - even prehistoric in terms of business structure, technology usage, and outlook. The DOE described the smart grid as a system that employs digital communications technology, information systems, and automation to detect and react to changes, improve system operating efficiency and economy while maintaining high system reliability. It selected five foundation technology components upon which to build its flexible grid program: energy management systems (transmission); AMI; advanced distribution management systems (ADMS) (distribution); communications infrastructure; and advanced analytics.

The article offers information on enhanced U.S. electric business growth of specialty electrical distribution over full-line electrical with growth in number of products sale and employee count for year 2011.

The article mentions that "Atlanta Journal-Constitution" periodical has recognized electrical equipment wholesale-distributor firm Mayer Electric Supply as the Top Workplace for the second year in a row. It states that Atlanta Journal-Constitution considered the data collected from Mayer Electric Supply's employees, in a survey done by human resource consultants Workplace Dynamics. Several categories were covered in the employee survey such as salaries of employees and employee benefits.

The article focuses on National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) February Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) pointing towards widespread improvement in business environment of electrical industries. It states that EBCI Index is a monthly survey of senior executives at electrical manufacturers and discusses a slip in EBCI indexes of European and Asian electric industries in February. The respondents of the survey expect the EBCI index to increase further in coming time.

The article announces that veterans from electrical industry, Robert Fields and Greg Hall, have been appointed by electrical equipment wholesale-distributor Mayer Electric Supply for its new branch to be opened in Houston, Texas.

The article reports that events offered by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) in 2013 for electrical professionals.

The article reports on the move of Missouri Senator Bill Eigel and the Independent Electrical Contractors to propose a legislation aimed to create a licensing process for electrical contractors through the Missouri Division of Professional Registration.

The article offers information on the National Electrical Code's (NEC) Annex H article which suggests several duties of the Electrical Board of the State regarding selection of their members, their service terms and compensation.

The article discusses significance of field employee of the electric utility industry in customer satisfaction and mentions that the industry must protect them from workplace violence by changing zero tolerance policies, training programs and providing legal support against unpleasant customers.

The article focuses on transitions faced by the U.S. smart electric utilities such as more use of cloud-based data and replacing aging assets; and offers suggestions to fill gap in value chains through partnerships and employees.

The article presents an interview with Rodney Walker, utility employee and speaker at the 2016 Circuit Breaker Seminar to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who discusses his experience of being injured in an electric flash at work, his decision to train people on workplace safety, and the importance of the seminar for the industry.

The article focuses on the governmental regulatory compliance for the safety and health standards in workplace of electrical contractors by the governmental agency U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

The article talks about a poll that talks about decline in electrical worker deaths and talks about the requirements to reduce workplace deaths and serious injuries in the electric power distribution field.

The article discusses the safety measures of electrical construction and maintenance when the site is operational along with the views of safety trainer Paul Hartman on safety of workers.

Reports on the changes in the anniversary celebration of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in September 2001 from the 1991 event which was also produced by Comet Productions. List of technological innovations used for the 2001 event; Advantages of technology; Views on the event.

The article provides an answer to a question on proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices and procedures while working with electric systems like a robotic welder.

The article presents an interview with Todd Tezeno, system operations trainer at the electricity firm Oncor Electric Delivery, who talks about teaching North American Electric Reliability Corp. (NERC) Certification Exam Prep course; his experience of teaching; and training of utilities' employees.

The article presents an interview with several electric utilities experts including Sue Kelly, American Public Power Association president and chief executive officer (CEO), Doug Hunter, Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems CEO and general manager and Scott Miller, City Utilities of Springfield general manager. They explain the generation mix in their service territories.

The article reports on partnership between Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Inc. and a number of federal government agencies and utility industry groups to form the Utility Industry Workforce Initiative for facilitating the recruitment, training and retention of exiting service members in the utility industry. Comments of EEI President Tom Kuhn regarding the initiative are given.

A contest for readers on determining the impact of the increasing electric and magnetic fields on the utility workers who have daily exposure is presented.

The article discusses aspects safety measures for electric workers topics include information about the National Fire Protection Associations newly revised book "Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace", prevention from electrical accidents and factors affecting electrical injuries.

The article discusses aspects of risk assessment of electrical systems topics include instruction on safety measures for electrician and electric industry workers, factors affecting electrical injuries and guidelines for maintenance of electrical systems.

The article reports that an electrical contractor employed by conglomerate corporation General Electric (GE) was electrocuted while working at a power plant at the Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover, Maryland in May 2015.

The article offers information on an electrocution incident that took the life of an electrical technician employed by a variable-frequency drive (VFD) manufacturer.

The article reports on the injury suffered by an electrical worker for Welsbach Electric after a cable snapped and hit his leg while working on the Bayonne Bridge in New York in April 2015.

The article offers suggestions on how to maximize the success of an electrician while on the call.

The author discusses the risks and hazards confronted by utility line workers, particularly in the U.S., in their daily jobs. He cites as example the case of a line worker who was burned and eventually died while doing his job. He claims that about 30-50 in every 100,000 workers are killed on the job annually.

The article features journeyman lineman Shayne Bender from the Western Area Power Administration. Topics discussed include his early years in the utility profession, his responsibilities, and the most memorable storms he has ever worked in during his career. Also mentioned are his involvement in various safety leadership positions, his company's 10-year infrastructure plan for rebuilding sections of its power system, and his plans for the future.