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Story summary
- Sabey Data Center in Butte, Montana projects 200 permanent jobs and 600 temporary construction jobs, per Sabey's CEO.
- Independent analyses indicate data centers typically create far fewer jobs, estimating about 20 to 30 permanent staff per 100 megawatts.
- Community members worry Sabey's hiring may favor outside labor, limiting local employment opportunities.
- They urge formal local-employment agreements to secure benefits for residents.
