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Skilled trades in demand, but some take data center jobs

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The construction industry faces a shortage of skilled tradespeople, including carpenters, electricians, and plumbers, who are in high demand. Despite this demand, some workers are reportedly taking on jobs for mega data centers, which some view as ethically questionable. The issue is framed as not just a "techbro" problem but also one involving the working class. AI

RANK_REASON The item is a social media post discussing a social issue with a tangential mention of AI and data centers, lacking substantive news value.

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Skilled trades in demand, but some take data center jobs

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · galacticstone ·

    The construction industry is hurting for jobs. Skilled tradespeople like carpenters, electricians, and plumbers are in high demand. Those skilled workers have a

    The construction industry is hurting for jobs. Skilled tradespeople like carpenters, electricians, and plumbers are in high demand. Those skilled workers have a lot of options for jobs right now. So, it would be nice if these tradespeople who refuse contract work involving mega d…

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