Pa. union worker may lose property to new data center

Name: Pa. union worker may lose property to new data center
Uploaded: 2026-05-09T01:00:01.000Z
Duration: 27 s
Description: A union worker in Penn Forest, Pennsylvania, fears losing his property to a new data center development. His land contains a valuable water table essential for cooling the data center's computers, putting his ownership at risk.

News Clip0:27The Keystone·Penn Forest, Carbon County, PA·5/9/2026

A union worker in Penn Forest, Pennsylvania, fears losing his property to a new data center development. His land contains a valuable water table essential for cooling the data center's computers, putting his ownership at risk.

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Jason Troxell, a member of United Auto Workers Local 677, shared his concerns at a town hall meeting in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. Troxell stated that his Penn Forest property is at risk of being acquired for a new data center project.

The potential acquisition is reportedly due to his land sitting on a significant water table, which is crucial for preventing data center computers from overheating. Troxell expressed deep distress, explaining that despite his lifelong hard work, he faces the prospect of losing his home to the development. He highlighted his extensive work history, including his time in a labor union and at Mack Trucks, as evidence of his dedication.