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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

Local Rewires and Revitalizes Community Museum (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/hamtramck-historical-museum-detroit-local-138/?ref=ew

IBEW Local 138 members in Detroit have completed a comprehensive electrical rewiring project at the Hamtramck Historical Museum, demonstrating union commitment to community service while showcasing skilled electrical work in historical preservation. The project involved updating aging electrical systems while maintaining the building's historical integrity, highlighting the specialized skills of IBEW electricians in restoration work. Source: ibew.org

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Celebration of Life : Russell D Harper

Sunday September 14th,2025 2 PM IBEW LU 177 Union Hall 966 Liberty Street Jacksonville, FL 32206 Light refreshments will be provided The family has requested donations to the Amrican Heart Association in lieu of flowers....

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Planned Labor Rule Changes Are Bad News for IBEW Members, Working Families (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/planned-labor-rule-changes/?ref=ew

The IBEW warns that proposed changes to labor regulations could negatively impact worker safety and union rights. These regulatory modifications threaten to make jobsites less safe for IBEW members in construction and mining while making it more difficult for workers to organize and maintain union protections.

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Secretary-Treasurer Noble: A Labor Challenge (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/noble-a-labor-day-challenge/?ref=ew

IBEW Secretary-Treasurer Paul A. Noble addresses the current challenges facing organized labor in America. Noble discusses the importance of Labor Day as a time to reflect on workers' rights achievements while acknowledging the ongoing struggles unions face in protecting and advancing workers' interests in today's political climate.

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Code of Excellence Helps IBEW Members Quickly Smooth Project's Start (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/coe-oregon-local-659/?ref=ew

Members of IBEW Local 659 in Medford, Oregon successfully implemented the union's Code of Excellence to quickly resolve project startup challenges. The collaborative approach and professional standards outlined in the Code of Excellence helped streamline operations and demonstrate the value of skilled IBEW craftworkers to contractors and clients.

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New Lineworker Training Center Coming (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/tennessee-lineworker-training-center/?ref=ew

A new lineworker training facility is being developed in Tennessee to meet the growing demand for skilled electrical workers. The training center will provide comprehensive education and hands-on experience for aspiring lineworkers, helping to address workforce shortages in the electrical utility industry while maintaining IBEW's high standards for safety and craftsmanship.

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