My IBEW Story: Member Randy Ruth

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2501/2025-01-my-ibew-story.html

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Join IBEW member Randy Ruth as he shares his personal journey in the electrical trade, highlighting the opportunities, challenges, and pride in being part of the IBEW community. Source: ibew.org
US Treasury Admits It Got Hacked by China

https://www.wired.com/story/us-treasury-hacked-by-china

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Report details cyber breach at US Treasury Department attributed to Chinese hackers, highlighting infrastructure security concerns. Source: wired.com
Pres Cooper: Our Moment Is Here (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2501/2025-01-from-the-officers-cooper.html

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President Cooper discusses IBEW's position of strength heading into 2025 and outlines key initiatives for the year ahead. Source: ibew.org
Electrical Work Is in Demand Like Never Before. Here's How We Win It.

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2501/2025-01-the-ibew-decade.html

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Analysis of unprecedented electrical work opportunities and IBEW's strategic approach to capturing market share in emerging sectors. Source: ibew.org
Sec-Treas Noble: Solidarity in the New Year (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2501/2025-01-from-the-officers-noble.html

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Secretary-Treasurer Noble's message on union solidarity and financial outlook for 2025. Source: ibew.org
A Viable Option: Women Choose Trades for Better Pay, Benefits

https://www.dailyherald.com/20250102/business/a-good-viable-option-more-women-are-choosing-to-work-in-the-trades-for-better-pay-and-benefits/

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Growing number of women entering trades careers, attracted by competitive wages and comprehensive benefits packages. Source: dailyherald.com
Members Fuel Nuclear Energy's Next Generation (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2501/2025-01-ohio-uranium.html

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IBEW members lead construction and operations at cutting-edge uranium enrichment facility, supporting America's nuclear energy future. Source: ibew.org
Puerto Rico's Power Grid Collapses

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/puerto-ricos-power-grid-collapses-leaving-island-dark-2024-12-31/

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Major power outage affects Puerto Rico as electrical grid fails, highlighting ongoing infrastructure challenges. Source: reuters.com
AI, the Electricians, and the Boom Towns

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/technology/ai-data-centers-electricians.html

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An exploration of how the AI boom is creating new opportunities for IBEW electricians in data center construction and maintenance across emerging tech hubs. | source: nytimes.com
Big Tech Spending (Visual)

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/visualizing-big-tech-company-spending-on-ai-data-centers/

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Visual breakdown of major technology companies' investments in AI infrastructure and data center development, highlighting the scale of current and planned construction projects. | source: visualcapitalist.com