Fall 2025 Basic Electricity Course – Now Open for Registration!
We’re excited to share that Brookdale Community College is offering a Basic Electricity Course this Fall, held via Zoom – a great opportunity for CNJ and NNJ employees looking to fulfill job requirements or advance their skills. Course Details: Start Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 End Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Wednesday evenings) Location: Online via Zoom Tuition Fee: $669.00 This course is a requirement for many positions – don’t miss this opportunity to build your skills and strengthen your career path. Registration Info: Deadline to Register: October 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM Call Brookdale at: (732) 224-2315 (Available 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM) Course Code: XGRNT-011-OCC0 Employees must register directly with Brookdale Community College. [...]
IBEW Local 1289 Merchandise Webstore Now Open!
We're excited to announce that the IBEW Local 1289 online merchandise store is now live! Order Deadline: September 28, 2025Shipping Begins: Week of October 15, 2025 Browse and place your orders here:stores.cedarstream.com/ibew_local_1289/shop/home Don’t miss your chance to grab official Local 1289 gear!
Obituary for Longtime Member William Pazienza
Please see the obituary for William "Billy Paz" Pazienza, longtime member of the Local. https://www.obrienfuneralhome.com/obituaries/William-Pazienza?obId=38060455
2025 Monmouth & Ocean County Central Labor Council Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Opportunity for Union Families Are you or your child attending college, university, or technical school? If you’re a member (or the child of a current or deceased member) of a union affiliated with the Monmouth and Ocean Central Labor Council AFL-CIO, you may be eligible to apply for this scholarship! Application Requirements: Proof of academic enrollment or acceptance. Verification of union membership. A 150+ word “Letter to the Editor” advocating for the Labor Movement or its support for working families, submitted to news outlets. Include a copy of the published letter with publication name and date. 👉 Click here for full application details.
Obituary for Retired Member John C. Carpenter Sr.
Please see the obituary for retired member John C. Carpenter Sr. from the Asbury Park Press https://www.app.com/obituaries/pnys1041249
2025 Union Meeting Dates
LOCAL UNION 1289 P.O. BOX 1690 WALL, NJ 07719 2025 UNION MEETING DATES South – Local 400 Union Hall, 3301 Route 138 E, Wall, NJ 07719 Meets 3rd Tuesday, every other month North- Clinton Fire Department, 1 New Street, Clinton, NJ 08809 Meets 3rd Wednesday, every other month JANUARY 21 SOUTH FEBRUARY 19 NORTH MARCH 18 SOUTH APRIL 16 NORTH MAY 20 SOUTH JUNE 18 NORTH JULY 15 SOUTH AUGUST 20 NORTH SEPTEMBER 16 SOUTH OCTOBER 15 NORTH NOVEMBER 18 SOUTH DECEMBER 17 NORTH (CHRISTMAS PARTY)