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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 ...

Why We Don't Put More Power Lines Underground

Analysis of why utilities resist burying power lines despite reduced outages from blizzards and hurricanes, examining cost and technical challenges

https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/02/26/underground-power-lines-outages-electricity…
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AI Boom Faces Electric Shock

US artificial intelligence expansion confronts major electricity supply constraints as power demand from data centers strains grid capacity

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/us-ai-boom-faces-electric-shock-2026…
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Biz Mgr Sapienza : A Needed Win for Both Electrical Workers and Ratepayers

Maine IBEW business manager argues recent policy changes benefit both electrical workers and electricity ratepayers across the state

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/02/24/a-win-for-both-electrical-workers-and-rat…
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Shipyard Workers Blown Away by Locals' Kindness During Shutdown

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard IBEW Local 2071 members each received $1,000 from Second District locals during six-week government shutdown, rewarding those who rejoined after executive order ended dues deductions

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/new-england-shipyard-workers-blown-away-by-lo…
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Local Celebrates Member Service Awards

IBEW Local 1439 honored Stephen Lindewirth for five years of service and Treasurer Ray Rose for 35 years during recent ceremony with President Chad Fletcher

https://labortribune.com/ibew-local-1439-celebrates-service-awards-2/
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The Early Contours of An Evolving Political Battle

Nearly half of Americans expect data centers to become a campaign issue within five years, with top concerns centered on electricity bill increases and blackout risks, new Politico poll finds

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/22/poll-data-centers-politics-00791786?_sp…
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Centers Seek Credit Ratings to Unlock Billions for AI Push

Data center landlords securing top credit ratings for asset-backed securities to unlock billions in financing, with Compass Datacenters achieving first-ever Aaa rating from Moody's

https://www.ft.com/content/e0d9d5f2-c09d-426e-af03-193b488b7b1e
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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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