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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 ...

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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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IBEW Member, Veep, Jumps into State Senate Race

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/751630-union-worker-first-democrat-to-jump-into-sd-14-special-election/

A union electrician and vice president of IBEW Local 915 becomes the first Democrat to announce candidacy for Florida Senate District 14 special election, bringing labor union perspective and working-class advocacy to the political race. Source: floridapolitics.com

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Fundraiser Launched To Support Son of Lineman Killed In Helicopter Accident

https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/fundraiser-launched-to-support-son-of-lineman-killed-in-helicopter-accident-85267.cfm

The IBEW community rallies to support the family of a lineman tragically killed in a helicopter accident while performing utility work, launching a fundraiser to provide financial assistance for his surviving son and help cover education and living expenses. Source: riverbender.com

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Pathways To Industrial And Construction Careers Assists Electrical Apprentices

https://www.wnylabortoday.com/news/2025/08/12/new-york-city-labor-news/in-new-york-city-pathways-to-industrial-and-construction-careers-assists-electrical-apprentices-with-tools-resources/

New York City's Pathways to Industrial and Construction Careers program provides essential tools and resources to electrical apprentices, supporting IBEW training initiatives and helping workers succeed in their electrical trades education and career development. Source: wnylabortoday.com

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Job Action Planned at Duke Energy

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/local-electrician-union-planning-to-strike-against-duke-energy/ar-AA1GGh0d

IBEW Local 1393 announces plans for potential strike action against Duke Energy Indiana, representing nearly 1,000 union members who rejected the company's final contract offer by a 2-to-1 margin after negotiations that began in January stalled over wages and working conditions. Source: msn.com

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Nuclear Fuel Manufacture Workers Vote to Go IBEW

https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/ibew-framatome

Workers at Framatome's Richland nuclear fuel production facility successfully vote to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, motivated by desires for better working conditions, workplace safety improvements, and stronger voice in employment matters. Source: tricitiesbusinessnews.com

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Five IBEW/NECA Projects Earn Honors from Association of General Contractors (AGC)

https://labortribune.com/five-ibew-neca-projects-earn-honors-in-the-agc-keystone-awards/

Five projects by IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection contractors receive recognition as finalists in the prestigious Associated General Contractors Keystone Awards, with Guarantee Electrical and PayneCrest Electric earning honors for construction excellence, continuing a tradition of 115 IBEW/NECA projects honored since 1997. Source: labortribune.com

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