Episode 1914 • • 27:42 - 31:07
1914: Thrust Package
Memphis Data Center Construction and IBEW Union Wages
Electricians from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) are traveling to Memphis, Tennessee, to work on massive data center projects funded by Elon Musk. Workers report earning over $8,000 per week, leading to a local debate over a proposed data center moratorium. While some local leaders want to pause construction, union members cite the projects as a significant economic boon for the South.