Semiconductor Industry News
July 3, 2023
Texas Instruments and Samsung are investing a combined $55 billion in semiconductor projects in Texas, with applications for funding through the CHIPS & Science Act just now being accepted. The Act is helping to create good-paying union jobs by requiring Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates for facilities built with CHIPS funding.
Samsung's $25 billion chip plant located in Taylor, TX is their largest-ever investment in the United States and is set to cover 6 million square feet. The Central South Carpenters Regional Council has an agreement to complete interior systems and is providing metal framers for the project. We expect to employ up to 150 carpenters with both journeyman and apprentice classifications through Local Union 1266 in Austin.
Texas Instruments is also building a 300-millimeter semiconductor wafer fabrication plant in Sherman, TX with a potential $30 billion investment. This includes plans for four fabs that will manufacture millions of analog and embedded processing chips daily for use in electronics, particularly in the industrial and automotive markets. The CSCRC is supplying interior systems workers with a clean room certification through Local Union 429 in Arlington. Up to 200 carpenters will be working on the project for the next three years.
The CHIPS & Science Act is helping create jobs for people in Texas, giving people the opportunity to build a better future for themselves and their families. This investment will also provide a major boost to the Texas and national economy, helping create a better future for all. With the support of the CHIPS & Science Act, we are confident that these projects will be successful in creating good-paying union jobs and paving a brighter economic future.
As part of our commitment to providing skilled workers for these projects, our apprenticeship program is the most extensive in the industry. Students will be able to get hands-on experience while earning a paycheck and building the skills they need for a successful career in construction. This is an amazing opportunity that we are proud to be part of, and we look forward to seeing what our future generations can create with this invaluable training.
The CHIPS & Science Act helps ensure people are employed in high-paying jobs and that they have the resources to sustain their families. With this investment, we can help build a better future for generations to come. For more information on all the investments in Texas and other states, visit www.invest.gov
If you or someone you know are interested in learning more about a career in the construction industry, call or stop by your local union office.
Visit https://www.centralsouthcarpenters.org/Locals to find the Local Union nearest you.
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