05/12/2026 Daily Report

**Daily IBEW Dispatch Snapshot - May 12, 2026** DC Local 26 is absolutely crushing it with 329 calls at $59.50/hr, led by data center work offering 60-hour weeks with 2-4 hours daily OT. Columbus LU-683 has 139 positions with ESI offering $47.30/hr (10% over scale) and double-time OT on weekends. Newark LU-1105 is running strong with 123 calls at $42.26/hr, mostly data centers with double-time OT and some contractors providing lunch. Grand Forks LU-1426 stands out with $100-150 daily incentives plus $100 per diem on top of $43.02/hr for data center work. Milwaukee LU-494 has solid opportunities at Port Washington Data Center with 50-60 hour weeks, while Salt Lake LU-354 is offering up to $225/day incentives for QTS work. Data center construction is clearly driving the market nationwide, with premium rates and extensive overtime available across multiple regions.