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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 ...

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Local Celebrates A Storybook Project (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2504/2025-04-lucas-museum.html

IBEW members complete their work on the impressive Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, showcasing union craftsmanship in one of the year's most anticipated cultural landmarks. Source: ibew.org

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Sec-Treas Noble : Your Right to Work Safely (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2504/2025-04-from-the-officers-noble.html

Secretary-Treasurer Noble emphasizes workplace safety priorities and details new initiatives to enhance protection measures for all IBEW members on job sites. Source: ibew.org

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Climate Realism Initiatives Launch

https://www.cfr.org/event/climate-realism-initiative-launch

The Council on Foreign Relations has launched a new Climate Realism Initiative aimed at developing practical, achievable approaches to addressing climate challenges while balancing economic and energy security concerns.

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Manitoba Members Represented on US Skills Show

https://ibew.org/article/manitoba-represented-on-u-s-skills-show/

IBEW members from Manitoba have earned the opportunity to showcase their exceptional electrical trade skills at a prestigious US competition, highlighting the cross-border excellence and collaboration within the union.

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IBEW Leads Way to Defeat State RTW Bill

https://www.ibew.org/media-center/Articles/25Daily/2502/250228_NewHampshire-house/

IBEW members successfully organized to defeat a "right-to-work" bill in New Hampshire, protecting workers' rights and collective bargaining. Source: ibew.org

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Who Should Pay Billions for Climate Disasters? CA, States Target Big Oil

https://calmatters.org/environment/climate-change/2025/03/climate-change-california-oil-industry-legal-strategy/

California leads several states in legal efforts to hold major oil companies financially responsible for climate-related disasters and infrastructure damage. The article examines the potential effectiveness of this strategy. Source: calmatters.org

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