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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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An Immediate End to the Shutdown: The Working People Weekly List

https://aflcio.org/2025/10/10/immediate-end-shutdown-working-people-weekly-list

The AFL-CIO calls for an immediate end to the government shutdown in its Working People Weekly List, highlighting the impact on federal workers, union members, and essential services across the country.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Administration Layoffs

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/trump-administration-government-shutdown-israel-hamas-october-15-2025-live-updates/4002125/

A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction blocking the Trump administration from proceeding with planned federal workforce layoffs, providing relief to government employees and unions amid ongoing government shutdown concerns.

Union Electrician, Navy Vet Joins Democratic Primary

https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/union-electrician-navy-veteran-joins-democratic-primary-to-take-on-chris-smith/

A union electrician and Navy veteran has entered the Democratic primary race to challenge incumbent Rep. Chris Smith, bringing a working-class perspective and labor advocacy experience to the congressional campaign in New Jersey.

Local's $5M Hall Nears Completion

https://nwlaborpress.org/2025/10/ibew-local-280s-5-million-redmond-hall-nears-completion/

IBEW Local 280's new $5 million union hall in Redmond is approaching completion, providing modern meeting spaces, training facilities, and administrative offices to better serve electricians and members in the region.

AI Data Centers, Desperate for Electricity, Are Building Their Own Power Plants (Subscrp)

https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/ai-data-centers-desperate-for-electricity-are-building-their-own-power-plants-291f5c81

Source:wsj.com

Is AI Really Making Electricity Bills Higher? Experts Weigh In.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/17/tech/electricity-bill-price-increase-ai-data-centers

Source:cnn.com