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Designing and Maintaining 21st Century Electrical Systems

Affiliated Jacksonville Electrical Contractors not only maintain electrical systems and wiring, we desgin them Our contractors are skilled trade’s people and are experts in the design, implementation, and installation of the electrical and energy management systems and are regarded by the industry as highly trained professionals. You can be assured of absolutely sound engineering... more ...

Pres Cooper The IBEW Is Wired for Change

Meet The Jacksonville Electricians

A common, prevailing notion in the Florida construction industry is that it costs more to work with organized electricians or electrical contractors. Jacksonville's customers and business owners are increasingly recognizing this as a myth. Sure, you can always go the lowest dollar on anything in life. However, it is also always true that you get what you pay for. Going for the lowest... more ...

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GOP Controls House

https://www.npr.org/2022/11/16/1133125177/republicans-control-house-of-representatives

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Live Update: The Uncalled Races

https://fivethirtyeight.com/live-blog/2022-election-house

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How Union Apprenticeship Increases Trades Diversity

https://www.ibew.org/media-center/Articles/22Daily/2211/221115_Oregon

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Daring Rescue Nets Linemen Life Saving Awards

https://ibew.org/media-center/Articles/22Daily/2211/221114_Johnstown

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Speaker Pelosi to Step Down from Leadership Role

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/11/17/us/election-news-results

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IBEW/NECA Partnerships Tapped as Apprenticeship Ambassadors

A new U.S. Department of Labor initiative is widely promoting the use of registered apprenticeship programs like Portland, Ore. Local 48's.

St. Louis Local 1 Electrical Connection and Chicago Local 134’s Powering Chicago have been chosen as U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship ambassadors. Labor-management partnerships between local unions and their respective National Electrical Contractors Association chapters are among 200 entities chosen to share their experiences and collaborate with the DOL to champion apprenticeship opportunities. “Not enough people understand apprenticeships or what unions are all about,” said Powering Chicago’s executive director Elbert Walters III. “We need to share the story so... Read More

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