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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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AI, the Electricians, and the Boom Towns

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/technology/ai-data-centers-electricians.html

An exploration of how the AI boom is creating new opportunities for IBEW electricians in data center construction and maintenance across emerging tech hubs. | source: nytimes.com

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