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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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