Wyoming is experiencing a major electrician shortage as data centers drive explosive job growth. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 23% growth in electrical trades for Wyoming, with wages rising from $54,000 in 2015 to $62,350 in 2024. Boomer retirements and new data center construction are creating thousands of job opportunities.
Power grid experts warn of record-breaking cyberattacks targeting electricity infrastructure, with utility attacks surging 70% in 2024. The U.S. electrical grid faces increasing vulnerability from nation-state actors like China and Russia, as well as domestic extremist groups targeting critical infrastructure that IBEW members help maintain and protect.
As power grids become increasingly digitized and interconnected, electrical workers face new challenges in maintaining secure energy systems. The article explores cybersecurity frameworks and best practices for protecting smart grid infrastructure that IBEW members install and maintain across the country.
Virginia's electrical grid faces unprecedented strain as AI data centers demand massive power increases. The state must balance renewable energy goals with grid reliability concerns, creating significant opportunities for electrical workers to upgrade infrastructure and install new transmission systems to meet growing demand.
Nvidia's historic $4 trillion valuation reflects the AI boom driving massive infrastructure investments. The company's growth signals increased demand for data centers and electrical infrastructure, creating substantial employment opportunities for IBEW members in construction, maintenance, and electrical systems installation.
The House faces a tight deadline to pass Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" by July 4th after the Senate approved the sweeping tax cut and immigration legislation. House Speaker Mike Johnson can only afford to lose three GOP votes as the massive domestic policy package heads to final consideration.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers President Kenneth Cooper slammed Trump's budget reconciliation bill as "a direct attack on working families," criticizing tax breaks for the wealthy while workers face potential benefit cuts.
IBEW International President Kenneth Cooper discusses strategies for protecting electrical workers' jobs and advocating for policies that support union labor in the face of changing political and economic landscapes.
Electrical Worker magazine outlines three practical strategies local IBEW unions can use to expand membership and strengthen their presence in their communities through targeted organizing efforts and member engagement.
IBEW International Secretary-Treasurer Paul A. Noble highlights the critical work of electrical linemen and the importance of recognizing their contributions to keeping America's power grid operational and safe.
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