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AI Is Consuming More Power Than The Grid Can Handle. Nuclear Might Be The Answer.

https://brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/analysis-nuclear-the-answer-to-ai-power-demands/

Analysis explores how artificial intelligence's massive energy consumption is straining electrical grids and examines nuclear power as a potential solution to meet growing demand. Source: brighterworld.mcmaster.ca

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Electrical Apprentices Get NFL-Style Draft Celebration for New Jobs

https://www.cantonrep.com/story/business/2025/06/25/ibew-540-hosts-apprentice-draft-day-at-pro-football-hall-of-fame/84338406007/

IBEW Local 540 creates exciting NFL draft-style event to celebrate electrical apprentices being selected for job placements, hosted at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Source: cantonrep.com

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ALLIANCE Provides Electrical Workforce Development Program Around AI

https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/free_news/alliance-provides-electrical-workforce-development-programs-across-oregon/article_d62983e7-bba4-4dd5-a3e4-0c80754cd531.html

Oregon electrical training alliance launches comprehensive workforce development programs focused on artificial intelligence applications in the electrical industry. Source: columbiagorgenews.com

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Biz Mgr Corona : An Injury to One is an Injury to All

https://ibew11.org/2025/06/an-injury-to-one-is-an-injury-to-all/

Business Manager Corona emphasizes the fundamental union principle of solidarity and collective support in addressing workplace safety and worker protection issues. Source: ibew11.org

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A Win That Sets the Stage for Workers' Gains (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/wisconsin-win-sets-stage-for-workers-gains/?ref=ew

Wisconsin IBEW members achieve significant labor victory that establishes precedent for improved working conditions and benefits across the electrical industry. Source: ibew.org

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