Our mission is to protect the rights and safety of all our workers throughout the various contracts and work locations. To that end we administer and negotiate 15 different contracts. Our office is in Meriden, CT, where we have of staff of four working full-time; a Business Manager, Assistant Business Manager, Senior Administrator and Class A Administrator. Read More...

Welcome to IBEW Local 457

Local 457 was chartered in 1972. We represent approximately 1200 working men and women in CT. Our workforce is on the properties of Connecticut Light and Power, GDF Suez, Norwich Public Utilities, NRG Generation, Wallingford Public Utilities and Yankee Gas Services Company.

 

Our mission is to protect the rights and safety of all our workers throughout the various contracts and work locations. To that end we administer and negotiate 15 different contracts. Our office is in Meriden, CT, where we have of staff of four working full-time; a Business Manager, Assistant Business Manager, Senior Administrator and Class A Administrator.

 

We also have 16 members serving as Assistant Business Agents on the various properties we represent along with 14 Chief Stewards and 62 Stewards. These members aid in the handling of grievances as well as representing the Local on various committees.

 

NRG, Energy Inc. vote results

Submitted by Sarah Brown on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 11:42.

 The Members of IBEW Local 457 & 420 who are employed with NRG, Energy, Inc. voted on January 23, 2012 to accept their contract.

Happy Holidays from IBEW Local 457

Submitted by Sarah Brown on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 08:09.

 

IBEW Local 457 would like to wish all its Members and their families a safe and happy holiday season!
From Rich, John, Lisa & Sarah

 

IBEW 457 Members in Willimantic Send Treats to Troops in Afghanistan

Submitted by Sarah Brown on Mon, 12/19/2011 - 08:29.

 

We received this picture from Warren B. Rogers, President of the NU Veterans Association.  He said, "Here are just a few of the 457 many members in the Willimantic work center who collected goods and money for 15 boxes of presents and treats for our troops in Afghanistan.  There was more stuff to send than we had boxes for, so another shipment will go out after the first of the year. " He also stated, "On behalf of the NU Veterans Association, many heartfelt thanks to all for their support of our troops." 

A Message from the Business Manager

Submitted by Sarah Brown on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 13:12.

Rich Sank would like to wish all members of IBEW Local 457 a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday!

 

Yankee Harley-Davidson: IBEW "Sealed Quote"

Submitted by Sarah Brown on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 08:42.

Joseph R. Kelly 1929-2011

Submitted by Sarah Brown on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 08:12.

 

Convex Contract Vote Results

Submitted by Sarah Brown on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 06:48.

On October 12, 2011 IBEW Local 457 Members who work for CONVEX voted to accept the proposed contract.

IBEW Local 457 Supports Walk To End Alzheimer's

Submitted by Sarah Brown on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 08:10.

 

On October 1, 2011 Bob Kenefick, Steward, participated in the Walk To End Alzheimer’s in Waterford. He got involved in the walk to support his daughter, Seana, who works with people who have Alzheimer’s. IBEW Local 457 sponsored a mile marker for the walk in order to help raise funds that will bring awareness, support and fund research so that one day a cure will be found.
We would like to thank Bob for bringing Local 457 the opportunity to help out with such an important issue.

Bob Kenefick, a Steward for IBEW Local 457, has been a member since 2002.

Watch the 9/1/11 Press Conference on CT-N

Submitted by Sarah Brown on Fri, 09/02/2011 - 16:55.

Rich Sank posed numerous questions to Jeff Butler, President & COO of CL&P during the September 1, 2011 Press Conference.

To watch the CT Press Conference from Thursday, September 1st titled "Utility Company Officials Discuss Efforts Being Made To Restore Power To Their Connecticut Customers" CLICK HERE

 

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