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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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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 ...

Local Preps for Large Apprenticeship Class Amid Growing Demand

A Springfield area IBEW local is preparing to bring in one of its largest apprenticeship classes yet as demand for skilled electrical workers continues to rise.

https://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/springfield-electrical-apprentices-grow/
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Local Partners with Goodwill to Prep Young Adults for Apprenticeship

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City Considers Center Regulation

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https://www.tpr.org/economy-and-labor/2026-08-25/san-antonio-will-consider-regul…
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Moore: Centers Aren't Just Buildings. They Are Economic Engines

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https://www.kotaradio.com/2026/08/28/stephen-moore-data-centers-arent-just-build…
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Hogan: A Battle That Threatens to Divide Labor

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https://jacobin.com/2026/08/ai-data-centers-construction-unions
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A Future Built By Skilled Hands

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Slaiman: Electricians Love Data Centers. You Should, Too.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/opinion/data-centers-electricians-union-labor…
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