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Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke to the IBEW Construction Conference on April 5, 2019 – just days before announcing his candidacy for president.

Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke to the IBEW Construction Conference on April 5, 2019 – just days before announcing his candidacy for president.

IBEW President Lonnie Stephenson testified on behalf of the union at a House Energy & Commerce committee hearing on February 15, 2017. Rep. Gene Green from Texas greeted the panel prior to the start of the hearing.

IBEW President Lonnie Stephenson testified on behalf of the union at a House Energy & Commerce committee hearing on February 15, 2017. Rep. Gene Green from Texas greeted the panel prior to the start of the hearing.

Rep. Tim Ryan (OH-13) shares a moment with International Secretary-Treasurer Kenny Cooper, (right) between sessions at the IBEW Political Conference on November 13, 2019. He introduced presidential candidate Joe Biden at the event.

Rep. Tim Ryan (OH-13) shares a moment with International Secretary-Treasurer Kenny Cooper, (right) between sessions at the IBEW Political Conference on November 13, 2019. He introduced presidential candidate Joe Biden at the event.

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spoke to the IBEW Political Conference on November 12, 2019.

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spoke to the IBEW Political Conference on November 12, 2019.

Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi asks questions about the IBEW apprenticeship program of IBEW International Representative Rachel Bryan at a Democratic Steering and Policy Committee meeting on June 15, 2017.

Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi asks questions about the IBEW apprenticeship program of IBEW International Representative Rachel Bryan at a Democratic Steering and Policy Committee meeting on June 15, 2017.

Attendees of the Women's March on January 21, 2017 cheer and greet former Secretary of State John Kerry as he walked his dog along the march route.

Attendees of the Women's March on January 21, 2017 cheer and greet former Secretary of State John Kerry as he walked his dog along the march route.

Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) takes a selfie with linemen from across the country at a National Lineworker Appreciation Day event on Capitol Hill on July 7, 2019.

Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) takes a selfie with linemen from across the country at a National Lineworker Appreciation Day event on Capitol Hill on July 7, 2019.

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) speaks to the crowd assembled at a rally to protect the pensions of the United Mine Workers of America on September 8, 2016 in Washington, DC.

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) speaks to the crowd assembled at a rally to protect the pensions of the United Mine Workers of America on September 8, 2016 in Washington, DC.

Utah Statehouse | 2012

Utah Statehouse | 2012

IBEW Local 11 member John Harriel prepares to give testimony at a House committee meeting on February 27, 2020 about the benefits of the IBEW apprenticeship program to former felons re-entering society.

IBEW Local 11 member John Harriel prepares to give testimony at a House committee meeting on February 27, 2020 about the benefits of the IBEW apprenticeship program to former felons re-entering society.

Attendees at the Gasparilla festival in Tampa, Florida register to vote with the non-partisan group Americans Elect on January 28, 2012.

Attendees at the Gasparilla festival in Tampa, Florida register to vote with the non-partisan group Americans Elect on January 28, 2012.

Former Vice President and presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks to the audience at the IBEW Political Conference on November 13, 2019.

Former Vice President and presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks to the audience at the IBEW Political Conference on November 13, 2019.

Rep. Cheri Bustos (IL-17) spoke at the IBEW Political Conference on November 13, 2019.

Rep. Cheri Bustos (IL-17) spoke at the IBEW Political Conference on November 13, 2019.

Utility Department Director Jim Hunter gives testimony on the necessity of upgrading the national power grid at a Senate Energy Committee hearing on May 14, 2015.

Utility Department Director Jim Hunter gives testimony on the necessity of upgrading the national power grid at a Senate Energy Committee hearing on May 14, 2015.