Tell Your Member of Congress: "No" to Data Center Bans, "Yes" to Labor Standards
The IBEW is calling on all members to mobilize now and urge their members of Congress to oppose any bills that impose bans on data center construction and to instead support strong labor standards for these projects.
As Congress considers policies related to the expansion of data centers, some proposals would halt construction entirely. Such bans would eliminate critical opportunities for union workers and stunt much-needed economic growth in communities across the country.
When built responsibly, data centers mean high-quality union construction jobs, significant tax revenue, and long-term economic development. For IBEW members, these projects result in steady work, high wages, and career opportunities in a booming industry.
Why this matters to the IBEW:
- Data center bans eliminate good-paying union construction jobs, as well as jobs in sectors like energy and manufacturing related to the AI build out
- Strong labor standards on data centers will raise wages and improve working conditions
- When employers invest in union training programs, they create a future union workforce
- Data center bans mean communities lose critical tax revenue and infrastructure investment
Congress must reject one-size-fits-all bans and instead ensure responsible data center development, with strong protections for workers and communities.
What does the IBEW want?
- Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) to ensure fair wages, safe working conditions, and local hire
- Registered apprenticeship and training programs to expand the workforce
- Responsible bidder requirements that prioritize worker-first contractors
- Data center owners required to protect ratepayers and support energy infrastructure
📝 We must act now. Write to your members of Congress today. Tell them to oppose any bans on data center construction and support a worker-first approach that protects union jobs, labor standards, and projects that benefit IBEW members and their communities.
