International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Coverage of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in the Nexus archive.
- Pa. Solar for Schools program renewed for third year
Pennsylvania’s Solar for Schools program has been renewed for a third year with $25 million in funding to support solar energy installations at schools, reducing costs and promoting renewable energy. The program, introduced by State Rep. Elizabeth Fielder, now allows grants to cover up to 75% of solar projects, aiding schools in managing energy expenses and creating job opportunities through partnerships with labor unions.
- Sanders-backed progressives try to make AI the new AIPAC
Progressives backed by Bernie Sanders are pushing a data center moratorium to position AI as a political issue, mirroring AIPAC's influence. New York's moratorium and campaigns in Michigan and Arizona highlight efforts to frame data centers as energy-wasting threats to communities, while opponents argue regulation could cost jobs.
- The workers Meta and Google desperately need aren't in Silicon Valley
Meta and Google are investing in training programs to address a shortage of skilled blue-collar workers needed to build data centers. The initiatives focus on trades like electricians, welders, and plumbers, as AI infrastructure growth highlights a labor gap. Critics oppose data centers due to community backlash and concerns about tech layoffs.