Brothers and Sisters:

On October 23, 2023, President Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Shumer announced that the NY SMART I-corridor, comprised of partners from Syracuse, Ithaca, Rochester and Buffalo, has been designated as a federal Tech Hub by the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The federal Tech Hubs program was authorized under the CHIPS and Science Act. It is a hyper competitive program with just thirty-one designations made. Alongside our partners, the region is now a finalist to compete for up to $75 million in federal funding to support workforce development, innovation and supply chain activities in the semiconductor and related smart systems industry.

Collaboration has always been the very bedrock upon which we have built success and this designation is further proof that no thing is impossible if we work together. With this designation, the NY SMART I-Corridor gets to access the largest investment in basic research and development the federal government has made since World War II. Millions in federal funding will come to Central New York as we deal with some of the challenges that we know are on the horizon.

In my many years in this work, I cannot remember ever collaborating with our neighbors on something of this magnitude. Our success with this application is the start of the progress we will achieve by aligning our individual capabilities.

In the submission of this application with our partners across the state, we knew we had the ability to be a globally competitive semiconductor hub. This designation is an acknowledgment by the federal government of our strengths and cements this region’s potential in the global semiconductor industry. The NY SMART I-Corridor is singularly positioned to address the vulnerabilities in this national priority by building on our historic strength as a manufacturing powerhouse and unique expertise in microelectronics, sensing and optics.

Many people worked incredibly hard to get us here. I am extraordinarily grateful to Senator Schumer for his advocacy of Central New York and his leadership in creating this Tech Hubs opportunity as part of the CHIPS and Science Act. I am also thankful to all the partners who put in the time and effort. Their work was vital to our success, and it is a privilege to work alongside so many colleagues committed to the future of this region.

This is just the beginning, and we are eager to take the next steps with our partners to execute the vision behind this historic, unparalleled opportunity to impact growth and expand economic opportunities for all.

Fraternally,

Alan Marzullo
Business Manager

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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

Reminder to all Journeymen:

In our current contract - Section 2.19 Tool List - it states In addition, "Journeymen shall be responsible to have verifiable OSHA-10 training and CPR Certified Training." Please call the CNYETA (315-546-0221) CNYETA.org to see when the next scheduled classes are available.

NOTE: OSHA-10 and CPR training are needed to work in Local 43's jurisdiction as a Journeyman.

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

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