Industry and IBEW News

NECA CEO David Long on the State of the Construction Industry (Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbxdpoVDRIk

NECA CEO David Long discusses the current state of the electrical construction industry, addressing workforce challenges, sustainability initiatives, and the partnership between NECA and IBEW in meeting growing demand for skilled electricians across America. Source: youtube.com

What Role Does AI Play in Sustainability?

https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/google-ibm-what-is-ai-in-sustainability

Analysis of artificial intelligence's role in advancing sustainability goals, exploring how major tech companies like Google and IBM are leveraging AI technologies to optimize energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact in data centers and infrastructure projects that employ IBEW members. Source: sustainabilitymag.com

Quantum Computing as Big as AI for IBM

https://globalventuring.com/corporate/information-technology/emily-fontaine-ibm-ventures-quantum/

IBM positions quantum computing as equally transformative as artificial intelligence, with implications for future technology infrastructure and data center development that will require specialized electrical work and skilled IBEW technicians for installation and maintenance. Source: globalventuring.com

Governor Talks Data Centers, Union Growth

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/governor-shapiro-talks-union-growth-data-centers/ar-AA1KBVQ6

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro highlights his administration's creation of 165 new apprenticeships and training of 34,000 apprentices across industries, emphasizing how union growth supports Amazon's $20 billion data center investment creating opportunities for IBEW electrical workers. Source: msn.com

Community Workforce Agreement Marks Districts Progress

https://ibew11.org/2025/08/district-5-report-august-2025/

IBEW Local 11 District 5 reports on the implementation of Community Workforce Agreements that ensure union representation on major construction projects, marking significant progress in securing quality jobs and fair wages for electrical workers in the region. Source: ibew11.org