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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 ...

Welcome to IBEW 177

The Jacksonville Electricians

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is an organization made up of nearly 750,00 men and women just like you, engaged in every type of employment. Their needs and goals are the same as yours, however, they have the personal strength, and human dignity that come from belonging to a world respected labor organization which helps it's members live better, freer, and fuller lives. IBEW members stand united in local unions in all 50 states, in Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Panama Canal Zone. The IBEW provides imaginative and responsible leadership, and has an outstanding reputation for being a progressive union. It is an important member of the AFL-CIO family of unions.

Immigration Battle Moves to the Workplace

https://www.axios.com/2025/06/10/ice-los-angeles-protests-immigration

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Biz Mgr Corona : Standing Up for Immigrant Rights

https://ibew11.org/2025/06/standing-up-for-immigrant-rights/

Business Manager Corona discusses IBEW Local 11's stance on protecting immigrant workers' rights and ensuring fair treatment for all union members regardless of immigration status - source: ibew11.org

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Curbside Charging Delivered at Hall's Doorstep (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/curbside-charging-in-san-francisco-delivered-at-halls-doorstep/?ref=ew

San Francisco IBEW local hall receives new curbside electric vehicle charging installation, showcasing union electricians' work in expanding EV infrastructure throughout the city - source: ibew.org

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New IBEW Appointee Has Veterans' Backs (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/a-qa-with-mike-smith-new-ibew-appointee-has-veterans-backs/?ref=ew

Interview with Mike Smith, newly appointed IBEW official, discussing his commitment to supporting veteran electricians and improving veteran services within the union - source: ibew.org

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AI Boom Boosting Demand for Electricians, Just Not in This City

https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/technology/ai-boom-great-for-electricians-outside-industry-hub-in-sf/article_b9ccdb75-2b19-4cce-89fb-c3ed25fdfd37.html

While AI infrastructure development creates massive demand for electricians nationwide, San Francisco ironically sees limited local opportunities despite being a tech hub, with most electrical work happening in surrounding areas - source: sfexaminer.com

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Call Your Senators: IBEW Jobs at Risk

https://ibew.org/call-your-senators/

IBEW urges members to contact senators about legislation that could threaten electrical worker jobs and union protections, emphasizing the need for political action to safeguard the industry - source: ibew.org

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