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To all the dads in our trade, we’re wishing you a very happy Father’s Day this week. The work you do matters more than y...
06/19/2026

To all the dads in our trade, we’re wishing you a very happy Father’s Day this week.

The work you do matters more than you know. On the job site and at home.

Extension cords take a beating on job sites. They get stepped on, run over, and stuffed into bags at the end of the day....
06/16/2026

Extension cords take a beating on job sites. They get stepped on, run over, and stuffed into bags at the end of the day.

Get in the habit of checking your cords for fraying, exposed wires, or damaged plugs before you use them. It takes seconds and it matters.

Never use a cord that looks damaged. Swap it out.

What's your pre-shift inspection routine? Drop it in the comments.

Birckhead Electric has been serving the greater Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC area for nearly 50 years. Founded ...
06/12/2026

Birckhead Electric has been serving the greater Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC area for nearly 50 years.

Founded by Michael Birckhead, a Navy Seabee veteran who continued in the electrical trade after leaving active duty, the company has been family owned and operated ever since.

Every Birckhead journeyperson has completed a five-year, 8,000-hour training program alongside classroom and lab work.

Whether it's a residential repair or a large commercial build, the Birckhead team brings the same skilled hands and high standards to every job.

Birckhead Electric is one of many skilled contractors in the Electrical Alliance network. Find one for your next project: https://electricalalliance.org/find-a-contractor/

When you're nearing the end of military service, the question of what comes next can feel overwhelming.For Chris Eastman...
06/09/2026

When you're nearing the end of military service, the question of what comes next can feel overwhelming.

For Chris Eastman, Marine Corps veteran, the answer was the JATC.

He went through the Transition Assistance Program knowing he wanted to work with his hands and be part of a union. Within five years he had a respected trade, a good career, and a pension.

"There are great jobs out there and they need more veterans. It's a great opportunity."

If you've served, you already have what it takes. Watch his full story:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC9hNm49y4w

A lot of careers are being reshaped by technology, but skilled trades aren’t going anywhere.The electrical trade is one ...
06/05/2026

A lot of careers are being reshaped by technology, but skilled trades aren’t going anywhere.

The electrical trade is one of the most future-proof careers there is.

The expertise you build as an electrician lives in your hands and your judgment. No algorithm replaces that.

The JATC trains you for a career built to last. Get started: https://electricalalliance.org/training/

The newest JATC graduating class crosses the finish line on June 6th at 1PM. Congratulations to every graduate. We could...
06/02/2026

The newest JATC graduating class crosses the finish line on June 6th at 1PM.

Congratulations to every graduate. We couldn't be more proud.

The electrical industry thrives when everyone has a seat at the table.The Electrical Alliance is committed to building a...
05/29/2026

The electrical industry thrives when everyone has a seat at the table.

The Electrical Alliance is committed to building a workforce that reflects the full range of talent in our communities.

Programs like Step-Up are how we make that happen, connecting DC residents, including immigrants, women, veterans, and people of color, with real pathways into the electrical trade.

A more inclusive industry is a better industry. For the people in it, and the communities we serve.

Find out if Step-Up is for you:
electricalalliance.org/energy-in-motion/

One morning you're pulling fiber optic cable through a hospital. The next, you're installing a security network at a uni...
05/26/2026

One morning you're pulling fiber optic cable through a hospital. The next, you're installing a security network at a university or setting up AV systems in a corporate office.

The work is hands-on and technical, in clean, climate-controlled environments. And the field is always evolving.

In three years, you can earn your journeyperson status in one of the fastest-growing areas of the trade.

Discover if the Technology Services track is for you: electricalalliance.org/training/technology-services/

Think unions aren’t for you? Here’s what you might be leaving on the table:Union electricians with the Electrical Allian...
05/22/2026

Think unions aren’t for you? Here’s what you might be leaving on the table:
Union electricians with the Electrical Alliance have access to:

⚡ Higher wages and better healthcare
⚡Pensions and annuity benefits that provide security for you and your family
⚡ Continuing education so you can sharpen your skills throughout your career
⚡ Safer job sites with contractors who are held to a higher standard
⚡ A real voice in your industry

Your skills got you this far. The right support can take you further.

Ready to see what union membership looks like for you? Learn more and take the next step at ibewlocal26.org/join-as-individual/why-union-benefits/

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