Electricians Divided Over Working on Big Tech's Data Center Buildout
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Caroline Haskins
Summary
The article explores the tension within the electrical workers' union (IBEW) as Big Tech pours billions into data center construction. While these projects create lucrative opportunities and demand for skilled electricians, some workers are questioning whether building data centers is worth it, given growing national opposition to the facilities over environmental and community concerns. The piece highlights a moral and professional dilemma: the work pays well and is in high demand, but some electricians view it as selling out to an industry with questionable impacts.
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bskyElectricians Divided Over Working on Big Tech's Data Center Buildoutwired.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledSome electricians think building data centers is for sellouts.
The US-based International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) has argued that its workers are 'powering the AI Revolution.'
A set of 'Data Center Principles' published in March argues that union labor is 'essential to the future of AI.'
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