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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 ...	President Biden Special Message to the IBEW	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 ...
Wolfson Children's Hospital Customer: Baptist Medical Center Project: Wolfson Children's Hospital Project Type: Labor Agreement Number of Electricians Employed on This Project: 54 When Russell Harper,... more ...	Administration Delivers on the Infrastructure Promise Modernizing the electric grid. Decarbonizing transportation. Investing in the future. Good job opportunities for Americans. All are moving forward with the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the largest infrastructure law in generations – and with it jobs for IBEW members in nearly every branch. On Facebook... more ...	Build Back Better How President Biden’s actions benefit working families and IBEW members Modernizing the electric grid. Decarbonizing transportation. Investing in the future. Good job opportunities for Americans. All are moving forward with the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the largest infrastructure law in generations – and with it jobs for IBEW members in nearly every branch. Read the... more ...

Welcome to IBEW 177

Electrical Work Is in Demand Like Never Before. Here's How We Win It.

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2501/2025-01-the-ibew-decade.html

Analysis of unprecedented electrical work opportunities and IBEW's strategic approach to capturing market share in emerging sectors. Source: ibew.org

Sec-Treas Noble: Solidarity in the New Year (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2501/2025-01-from-the-officers-noble.html

Secretary-Treasurer Noble's message on union solidarity and financial outlook for 2025. Source: ibew.org

A Viable Option: Women Choose Trades for Better Pay, Benefits

https://www.dailyherald.com/20250102/business/a-good-viable-option-more-women-are-choosing-to-work-in-the-trades-for-better-pay-and-benefits/

Growing number of women entering trades careers, attracted by competitive wages and comprehensive benefits packages. Source: dailyherald.com

Members Fuel Nuclear Energy's Next Generation (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2501/2025-01-ohio-uranium.html

IBEW members lead construction and operations at cutting-edge uranium enrichment facility, supporting America's nuclear energy future. Source: ibew.org

Puerto Rico's Power Grid Collapses

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/puerto-ricos-power-grid-collapses-leaving-island-dark-2024-12-31/

Major power outage affects Puerto Rico as electrical grid fails, highlighting ongoing infrastructure challenges. Source: reuters.com

US Treasury Admits It Got Hacked by China

https://www.wired.com/story/us-treasury-hacked-by-china

Report details cyber breach at US Treasury Department attributed to Chinese hackers, highlighting infrastructure security concerns. Source: wired.com