#MeetOurBoard: Dan McInerney, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 488.

Dan W. McInerney is a licensed electrician, is the Business Manager and Financial Secretary of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 488.
He had previously served as a Membership Development Representative for the union, and he was the electrical inspector for the City of Bridgeport for almost 20 years.
In 2016, Dan was named Director of the Connecticut Labor Management Cooperation Committee where he coordinated the Committee's statewide policy advocacy and contract negotiations.
During his tenure as Director, Dan oversaw the continuous growth of the organization and collaborated with Connecticut lawmakers to phase out legislation that was detrimental to Connecticut labor unions and their members.
He also led IBEW's advocacy efforts to ensure the state's commitment to employing local union members in constructing and operating Connecticut's new offshore wind projects.
Dan now brings his extensive experience forging alliances on behalf of labor unions and advocating for the rights of Connecticut workers to his role as a member of CRCJ's Board of Directors.

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