Vol. 19 | No. 4 | April 2025

Solar Work Continues at Local 702

Local 702 congratulates the 2023 class of journeyman linemen.

L.U. 702 (as,c,catv,cs,em,es,et,govt,i,it,lctt,mo,mt,o,p,pet,ptc,rtb,rts,se,spa,st,t,u,uow&ws), WEST FRANKFORT, IL — Our outside construction branch is feeling the impact of the Illinois Commerce Commission’s ruling against Ameren Illinois, and we have seen significant layoffs. We continue to work to reverse this devastating ruling. However, the work outlook for 2024 is not promising.

The inside branch is extremely busy trying to man solar work. We continue to fill calls and expect this to continue throughout the year. It is projected that 2 gigawatts of solar work is scheduled to start in our jurisdiction either toward the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025.

Jamie Hatfield, A.B.M.