""When people say, you know, 'data centers are the root of all evil,' we're just saying, 'look, they do create a hell of a lot of construction jobs, which we live and work in your communities,'" said Rob Bair, president of the Pennsylvania Building and Construction Trades Council."
""Instead of 'being just a blunt 'no,' communities should figure out what they need and ask the tech companies for it - such as improvements to the project's plans or millions of dollars for local schools. 'If you don't ask, you're never gonna get,' he said.""
Building trades unions are increasingly connected to major tech companies as they support the growth of America's AI economy. They are involved in numerous data center projects and are actively recruiting apprentices to meet rising demand. Unions have allied with tech firms and government officials, emphasizing the importance of AI in national security. They address community concerns about data centers, advocating for local needs and improvements. As data center construction surges, unions are expanding training programs and experiencing significant growth in membership and activity.
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