The March 2026 issue of The Electrical Worker reveals the winners of the annual IBEW Photo Contest, which drew hundreds of entries from members across the United States and Canada. The contest, with a first place prize of $1,000, showcases the work, activism, and fellowship of IBEW members through photography submitted from locals across North America.
IBEW Local 1049 demonstrates community engagement through volunteer programs and emergency response on Long Island
St. Louis IBEW member recognized for relentless dedication and commitment, earning prestigious IBEW scholarship award
Rock Island Local 145 uses VR headset simulation at career expos to give students hands-on electrical jobsite experience without safety risks, yielding real apprenticeship applications from expo attendees
Profile of Corey Goldberg, apprentice wireman from Bakersfield Local 428, sharing his journey into the electrical trade and IBEW membership
IBEW Local 124 offered $600K+ sponsorship to restore iconic Western Auto sign with LEDs and lifetime maintenance, but HOA rejected proposal citing other bids without sponsorship requirements
Virginia workers and House Speaker Don Scott oppose legislative effort to eliminate data center sales tax exemptions as state budget negotiations advance
Alabama Power secures portion of $26.5 billion federal loan program designated for electrical grid infrastructure modernization and upgrades
Sen. Blumenthal and Republican Sen. Josh Hawley introduced the GRID Act, requiring new large data centers to source their own power and shielding consumers from utility cost increases driven by AI infrastructure demand.
Analysis of why utilities resist burying power lines despite reduced outages from blizzards and hurricanes, examining cost and technical challenges