Local Shows Community Spirit, Then Saves the Day (EW)
IBEW Local 1049 demonstrates community engagement through volunteer programs and emergency response on Long Island
Business Manager: Sean W. Daly
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Local Showcases Electrical Work Through Virtual Reality (EW)
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
Introducing : Corey Goldberg, Apprentice Wireman (EW)
Profile of Corey Goldberg, apprentice wireman from Bakersfield Local 428, sharing his journey into the electrical trade and IBEW membership
IBEW Offers to Fix Skyline Icon At No Cost
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
Workers, Speaker Criticize Plan to Axe Data Center Tax Exemption
Virginia workers and House Speaker Don Scott oppose legislative effort to eliminate data center sales tax exemptions as state budget negotiations advance
Why We Don't Put More Power Lines Underground
Analysis of why utilities resist burying power lines despite reduced outages from blizzards and hurricanes, examining cost and technical challenges
$26.5B Secured for Grid Upgrades
Alabama Power secures portion of $26.5 billion federal loan program designated for electrical grid infrastructure modernization and upgrades
AI Boom Faces Electric Shock
US artificial intelligence expansion confronts major electricity supply constraints as power demand from data centers strains grid capacity
Biz Mgr Sapienza : A Needed Win for Both Electrical Workers and Ratepayers
Maine IBEW business manager argues recent policy changes benefit both electrical workers and electricity ratepayers across the state
Politicians Retreat on AI Amidst Signs of Rising Backlash
2028 Democratic contenders who backed data centers with tax breaks are suddenly retreating amid growing voter revolt over electricity costs and community impacts