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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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Electricians, Gen Z Workers Uncover Vast Opportunity

https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/more-demand-for-electricians-amid-advancement-in-ai-world-data-centers

Demand for licensed electricians is rising sharply as AI infrastructure and data center construction expand, with younger workers increasingly drawn to the trades for stable, well-paying careers.

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Union Electrician Announces Congressional Run

https://www.silive.com/politics/2026/03/can-union-electrician-tap-staten-islands-labor-base-to-charge-up-a-congressional-run.html

A union electrician is entering the congressional race on Staten Island, aiming to mobilize the borough's labor base in a bid for federal office.

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IBEW, Unions Hail AI Factory Approval

https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/missouri/jackson-county/once-in-a-lifetime-win-construction-unions-hail-independence-ai-factory-approval

Construction unions including the IBEW are celebrating approval of a major AI manufacturing facility in Independence, Missouri, calling it a generational win for union jobs in the region.

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Unions, IBEW Ratify Largest Wage Increase in Ingalls Shipbuilding History

https://magnoliatribune.com/2026/03/12/unions-ratify-largest-single-wage-increase-in-ingalls-shipbuilding-history/

Workers at Ingalls Shipbuilding have ratified a new contract featuring the largest single wage increase in the shipyard's history, a milestone win for IBEW and affiliated unions.

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Residents Move to Challenge Approval Vote

https://www.kmbc.com/article/independence-ai-data-center-referendum-petition/70597598

Residents opposing the approved AI data center in Independence are organizing a referendum petition drive to challenge the city council vote on the project.

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In Memoriam: Former Local President Jack O. Jacobs

https://labortribune.com/in-memoriam-former-ibew-local-1-president-jack-o-jacobs/

Former IBEW Local 1 President Jack O. Jacobs remembered as dedicated union man who served 25 years as officer, passed away February 23, 2026 at age 89, 70-year Local 1 member

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