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IBEW Local 81
Scranton's Most Experienced Electricians

Michael McDermott, Business Manager

431 Wyoming Avenue.
Scranton, PA 18503
P 570-344-5711 | F 570-344-6934
info@ibew81.org
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Scranton JATC
Presidential Meeting to Strengthen Labor Unions
President Biden met with IBEW President Lonnie Stephenson and labor leaders to discuss strengthening America’s labor more ...
IBEW Members Highlighted at White House Rollout
Members of the IBEW were front and center for President Joe Biden’s White House announcement of Siemens USA’s plan to invest $54 more ...
The Power of Power--Electrical Apprenticeship
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR!  Please click more ...
Pres Biden Celebrates the IBEW in Historic Convention Speech
President Joe Biden electrified the IBEW Convention in Chicago on May 11, drawing thunderous cheers for infrastructure projects more ...

US Hyperscalers to Guzzle 22% More Grid Juice By End of 2025

Source:theregister.com

https://www.theregister.com/2025/10/16/us_datacenters_ai_power/
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Is AI Really Making Electricity Bills Higher? Experts Weigh In.

Source:cnn.com

https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/17/tech/electricity-bill-price-increase-ai-data-cent…
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AI Data Centers, Desperate for Electricity, Are Building Their Own Power Plants (Subscrp)

Source:wsj.com

https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/ai-data-centers-desperate-for-electricit…
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Local's $5M 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.

https://nwlaborpress.org/2025/10/ibew-local-280s-5-million-redmond-hall-nears-co…
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Union Electrician, Navy Vet Joins Democratic Primary

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.

https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/union-electrician-navy-veteran-joins-democra…
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Trade Workers Who Voted for President Now Feel Betrayed

Skilled trades workers who supported President Trump in the election are expressing feelings of betrayal as administration policies and the government shutdown directly impact their livelihoods, union protections, and job prospects.

https://substack.perfectunion.us/p/these-trades-workers-voted-for-trump
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Unions Begin to Feel Strain

Labor unions in the Oak Ridge and Anderson County area are experiencing growing pressure from the ongoing government shutdown, as members face uncertainty about pay, benefits, and job security during the extended closure.

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/oak-ridge-anderson/labor-unions-beginstr…
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IBEW 81 News

  • White House Pro-Worker Task Force Gains Momentum
  • Rely on IBEW’s Charging Infrastructure Expertise
  • Pres. Biden Talks Renewables at DOE Site
  • Pressing Congress to Pass Build Back Better Agenda
  • Embracing IBEW Policy with EVITP Debut Legislation
  • IBEW in White House, Global Earth Week Events

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