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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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Nvidia Market Cap Tops $4T on AI Dominance

https://www.reuters.com/world/china/nvidia-becomes-first-company-clinch-4-trillion-market-value-2025-07-09/

Nvidia's historic $4 trillion valuation reflects the AI boom driving massive infrastructure investments. The company's growth signals increased demand for data centers and electrical infrastructure, creating substantial employment opportunities for IBEW members in construction, maintenance, and electrical systems installation.

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House Rushes to Pass Administration's Big Bill

https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-7-2-2025

The House faces a tight deadline to pass Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" by July 4th after the Senate approved the sweeping tax cut and immigration legislation. House Speaker Mike Johnson can only afford to lose three GOP votes as the massive domestic policy package heads to final consideration.

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IBEW Comes Out Swinging Against GOP Legislation

https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/direct-attack-major-union-comes-out-swinging-at-gop-bill/ar-AA1HIbSh

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers President Kenneth Cooper slammed Trump's budget reconciliation bill as "a direct attack on working families," criticizing tax breaks for the wealthy while workers face potential benefit cuts.

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Pres Cooper : Protect Our Work (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/protecting-our-work/?ref=ew

IBEW International President Kenneth Cooper discusses strategies for protecting electrical workers' jobs and advocating for policies that support union labor in the face of changing political and economic landscapes.

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Think Small to Win Big: Three Tools to Grow Your Local (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/think-small-to-win-big-three-tools-to-grow-your-local/

Electrical Worker magazine outlines three practical strategies local IBEW unions can use to expand membership and strengthen their presence in their communities through targeted organizing efforts and member engagement.

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Sec-Treas Noble : Appreciate Our Linemen (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/appreciating-our-linemen/?ref=ew

IBEW International Secretary-Treasurer Paul A. Noble highlights the critical work of electrical linemen and the importance of recognizing their contributions to keeping America's power grid operational and safe.

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