Union workers line up for data center jobs
Hundreds of electricians gathered outside the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers office in Midtown Memphis seeking well-paying jobs at data centers in the Mid-South. Workers cited a SpaceX project in Southaven as one particularly attractive opportunity, with local residents receiving priority for openings.
Hundreds of electricians, including workers who traveled from Idaho and Virginia, lined up outside the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers office in Midtown Memphis to pursue jobs at data centers across the Mid-South. The turnout reflected the high wages associated with the construction and electrical work tied to the region’s expanding data center industry.
Workers identified a SpaceX job in Southaven as among the most lucrative opportunities. Union representatives said available positions are offered first to local residents, followed by applicants who have traveled from other states for the work.