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What They Do |
 | Power system electricians work on electric power distribution system equipment/apparatus. |
| Telecommunications line and cable workers work on lines/cables. |
| Telecommunications installation and repair workers work on telephones as well as telephone switching, computer, data, voice, and other telecommunications equipment. |
| Cable television service and maintenance technicians work on cable television signal and associated equipment in buildings. |
| Electrical power line and cable workers construct, maintain, and repair overhead/underground electrical power transmission and distribution systems. |
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Where They Find Work — Top Occupational Areas |
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| Information and cultural industries |
18.0% |
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| Mining - unspecified |
10.0% |
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| Transportation and warehousing |
2.0% |
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| Public administration |
2.0% |
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| Primary metal manufacturing |
2.0% |
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People in this group work for:
| Electrical contractors |
| Maintenance departments of buildings, factories, plants, mines, and shipyards |
| Electrical power generation, transmission/distribution, and cable television companies |
| Public utilities |
| Telephone and other telecommunications services/organizations |
| The unionization rate (62%) is above the average (32%) for all occupations. |
| The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of are found in Alberta and Prince Edward Island while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland. |
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