# Brian Andersen on IBEW Local 601’s Role in the 2026 Energy Boom

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Podcast: [America’s Work Force Union Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-s-work-force-union-podcast-367664)
Published: 2026-04-30T19:41:59+00:00
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## Resource

As the demand for skilled electrical work hits record highs, IBEW Local 601 is leading the charge in Illinois. Today, Business Manager Brian Andersen joins Ed “Flash” Ferenc to discuss the surge in high-tech infrastructure projects and why the Union apprenticeship remains the gold standard for the modern workforce.

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