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Energy and Environmental Contact:	Media and Press Contact:
Micah Mitrosky	Gretchen Newsom
Environmental Organizer	Political Director
tel 858-569-8900, ext. 109	tel 858-569-8900, ext. 110

	Passing of Journeyman Inside Wireman Daryl Krewson September 5, 2019 - We mourn the passing of Brother Daryl Krewson, who died on August 31st. He was 68 years old, and had been a member of Local 569 for over 42 years. Although born in Camp LeJeune... Read more
	IBEW 569 ACTION \| Support a PLA at Vista Unified September 4, 2019 - On Thursday, September 12th, the Vista Unified School Board will debate entering into PLA negotiations with the San Diego Building Trades Council on future development and school... Read more
	PHOTOS: 5th Annual IBEW Padre Day September 3, 2019 - Nearly 750 union members and supporters joined us at our 5th Annual IBEW Padres Day at Petco Park! We had a great tailgate with tacos and local craft beer, and we cheered on the... Read more
	VIDEO - IBEW Works for You - Eddie and the Chance to Thrive August 26, 2019 - Watch the fifth and final #IBEWorks video featuring Eddie Cruz IV, sharing how he turned his life around when he joined the IBEW, set a positive example for his kids, and got on... Read more
	Brother Oscar Stewart Honored with IBEW Lifesaving Award August 16, 2019 - IBEW President Lonnie Stephenson has awarded IBEW 569 Brother Oscar Stewart with IBEW's highest honor - the Life Saving Award. On behalf of IBEW Local Union 569 and our 3,300... Read more
	Community Choice Energy Needs to Reflect Community Values August 14, 2019 - Community Choice Energy Needs to Reflect Community Values Our proposed JPA provisions can be found here: PROPOSED CCA JPA LANGUAGE: SIERRA CLUB/IBEW 569/SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY CHOICE... Read more
	Names of Honorees for IBEW 569 Pin Night 2019 August 14, 2019 - Attention IBEW 569 Members: On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, we will hold our annual Pin Night, and 259 IBEW 569‬ members will received their Pins to commemorate 20 to 70 years of... Read more
	Passing of Sister “Maribel” María Nuñez August 12, 2019 - maribel.jpeg We mourn the passing of Sister “Maribel” María Nuñez, who passed on August 4, 2019, from Stage IV bone cancer. She was 60 years old, and... Read more
	VIDEO: IBEW Works for You - Cristina and Apprenticeship August 8, 2019 - Watch the fourth #IBEWorks video featuring Cristina Marquez, sharing how the apprenticeship program and a good-paying job turned her career around. #WomenInTheTrades #... Read more
	This Weekend: IBEW 9th District Softball Tournament August 8, 2019 - IBEW 569 is again hosting the IBEW 9th District Softball Tournament at Mount San Miguel Park, 2335 Paseo Veracruz, Chula Vista, CA 91914. Come out and support your Local 569 Softball... Read more