Dr. John Radebaugh

September 1, 2008 - Once again this year, Labor's Day events in Maine and New Hampshire provided a great opportunity for members of many unions to get together to show their solidarity, learn a little bit more about labor history, listen to some great music, and—in this pivotal election year—enjoy a heaping helping of politics! And, as in previous years, members of IBEW Local 1837 were a part of the action in Manchester, New Hampshire and in Portland, Lewiston, and Brewer, Maine.

The New Hampshire AFL-CIO Breakfast in Manchester drew another large crowd to the St. George Greek Orthodox Church, including ten members of IBEW 1837 and their families. They got to hear a rousing speech from the new Executive Vice President of the AFL-CIO, Arlene Holt Baker.

”We know that working families are struggling to make ends meet across the country,” Baker said. “Every day we get closer to seeing our country’s middle class disappear. The story in New Hampshire is, unfortunately, no different.” 

The Current is distributed quarterly by IBEW 1837 stewards at worksites. You can also download the most recent edition here. Highlights include:

IBEW 1837 Elections Select Local Leaders for Three-Year Terms

Special Feature: Union Stewards Play Vital Role for IBEW 1837

PSNH Field Technicians Continue Move Toward First Contract Agreement

Member from NH Electric Co-op is a Reluctant Hero

Members Attend National Safety Council Labor Meeting

Rocky Relationship Starts To Smooth Between Union and WGME-TV, Channel 13

Members Paddle Kayaks to Help Disabled Kids

and more!