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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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Members Install High-Speed Internet for Remote Populations

https://www.ibew.org/media-center/Articles/25Daily/2501/250121_Alaska_Members

IBEW members work to bridge the digital divide by installing critical high-speed internet infrastructure in remote Alaskan communities, improving connectivity and access to essential services. | source: ibew.org

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Member, Wife Put People Over Profit

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IBEW member and spouse launch community initiative supporting local families in need, demonstrating union values through direct community service and support programs. | source: ibew.org

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Quote, Light at End of Tunnel Leads Apprentice to White House

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IBEW apprentice shares inspiring journey from training program to White House recognition, highlighting the success of union apprenticeship programs in creating career opportunities. | source: ibew.org

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Chinese Bot Shakes AI Industry

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0qw7z2v1pgo

New AI development raises questions about automation and workforce impacts, with potential implications for skilled labor and industrial applications. | source: bbc.com

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Bernice King : Follow Quote, the Spirit of MLK (Video)

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Dr. Bernice King, daughter of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., speaks about preserving her father's legacy in today's political climate. She emphasizes the importance of understanding MLK's complete message beyond just commonly quoted passages, discussing how his principles of nonviolence and social justice remain relevant today. Source: NBC News

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MLK and the Labor Movement : A Natural Partnership

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An exploration of Dr. King's deep connection to the labor movement and his support for workers' rights. The article highlights his speeches to union audiences, including his final speech supporting striking sanitation workers in Memphis, and examines how the civil rights and labor movements shared common goals of economic and social justice. Source: Forward Kentucky

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