Dear Brothers and Sisters,

IBEW Local 43 has vocally advocated for the CHIPS for American Act and the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) to increase our global competitiveness in the semiconductor industry, while reshoring American production of these devices and bringing unprecedented opportunity to create jobs and economic prosperity in our country and community.

IBEW Local 43 thanks U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer & Representative John Katko for their determined and unwavering leadership on the CHIPS for American legislation. The President has indicated he will quickly sign it into law in the coming weeks.

This legislation is crucial to efforts to attract a major semiconductor project to the White Pine mega-site, in Clay. The site is just one of a handful nationally that has the infrastructure needed to support a large semiconductor manufacturing project, including site size and readiness for construction, access to fresh water, a clean and renewable power supply, and a talented workforce. Thanks to the efforts of County Executve Ryan McMahon, White Pine is attracting significant attention and is well-positioned land for such a project. To further support the readiness of our state and region to benefit from an expected wave of semiconductor reshoring in the country, state leaders passed the ground-breaking Green CHIPS legislation last month. This important legislation, which we strongly advocated for, reflects the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul, and efforts by Senator Jeremy Cooney and Assemblyman Al Stirpe.

Reshoring our semiconductor supply chain is also a national security imperative. Our intelligence agencies, and those of allied nations, have warned of the clear and present danger that exists from allowing manufacturing to continue in places where security cannot be guaranteed. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association, the U.S. share of semiconductor manufacturing has atrophied more than three times over since 1990, now representing a mere 12% of total global production. Yet the technology we use every day - the cars and trucks we use to drive our families, TV and major appliances in our homes, and smart devices, like the watches on our wrists and phones in our pockets, rely on these advanced electronics. Furthermore, our most sensitive military infrastructure and equipment contains these vital chips. Our country can no longer afford to cede their production to foreign nations, some whose governments have potentially hostile intent toward the United States.

IBEW Local 43 will continue to follow this legislative process and share information as it becomes available.

Fraternally,
Alan Marzullo
Business Manager/Financial Secretary
IBEW Local 43

WE CAN’T WAIT UNTIL YOU CAN STOP IN AND SEE SOME OF THE EXCITING NEW CHANGES WE’VE MADE TO THE UNION OFFICE!!!!

Brothers and Sisters Know
Your Weingarten Rights!

Weingarten Rights: “I believe this discussion could lead to my being disciplined. I therefore request that my union representative or officer be present to assist me at the meeting. I further request reasonable time to consult with my union representative regarding the subject and purpose of the meeting. Please consider this a continuing request; without representation I shall not participate in the discussion. I shall not consent to any searches or tests affecting my person, property, or effects without first consulting with my union representatives.”

Dues Payment Alert

The IBEW International Office will no longer accept dues payments that have a reinstatement activity unless they are paid through the current quarter.

This means that if you wish to pay your dues this month and you are currently one or more quarters in arrears, you will need to pay all overdue quarters and the current quarter along with the reinstatement fee to bring your account up-to-date.

Please call the union office if you have any questions. 315-422-0435

ATTENTION APPRENTICES!

• Class Day & Book Purchasing emails will be sent by Early August.
• PLEASE contact the Training Center if you do not receive by 8/14.

• Course Registration Detail emails will be sent in Late August!
• Classes are expected to begin by Late September/Early October.

Please call the Training Center at 315-546-0221 or email Tiffany at tjones@cnyeta.org with questions.

You can update your contact information anytime via the new Referral portal, go to www.ibew43.org/portals and make sure all your contact information is correct. Or email any changed information to cgraf@ibew43.org

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