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Daimler Truck Workers Prepare for Historic UAW Contract Battle
TL/DR - Almost 7000 UAW members who work for Daimler Truck North America are preparing for a significant contract dispute as the current contract, covering workers at six facilities across three states, is set to expire at the end of April. Workers have spoken out in a new video about declining conditions at Daimler and […]
Doug Emhoff to Spotlight Minnesota's Infrastructure Investments
TL/DR - Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is set to visit Minnesota as part of the Biden-Harris administration's Investing in America Tour, highlighting the administration's commitment to infrastructure enhancement, particularly at the St. Paul International Airport. The Biden-Harris administration's strategy includes modernizing transportation hubs and stimulating economic growth across various sectors. Emhoff's presence also underscores the […]
United States Economy Outpacing China for First Time Since 1970s
U.S. GDP surpassed China for the first time since 1976. GDP in 2023 outpaced China by more than $5 trillion.
Parsons Wins Bid on $245M USACE Contract - Investing.com
TL/DR - Parsons Corporation has been awarded a spot on a $245 million contract by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for environmental remediation activities. The contract, which has a five-year term, is linked to projects funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the cleanup of hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste. […]
EPA allocates $42M for Wyoming's water infrastructure
TL/DR - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced funding of $42,956,000 for upgrades to Wyoming's drinking water and clean water infrastructure. This is part of a larger investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which will direct over $50 billion towards water infrastructure upgrades, making it the largest such investment in American history. […]
UAW Launches Solidarity Project for Mexican Autoworkers
TL/DR - The UAW International Executive Board has voted to establish a project in support of Mexican autoworkers fighting for improved working and economic conditions. The initiative is designed to strengthen solidarity between US and Mexican workers, offering resources to independent unions and workers in Mexico. The move comes as over 10,000 non-union US autoworkers […]
Kentucky Teamsters Oppose Silicon Valley's Autonomous Truck Bill
TL/DR - Teamsters, firefighters, police officers, and other union members protested in Frankfort, Kentucky, against House Bill 7, which could make driverless trucks legal in the state with little to no oversight. There are safety concerns related to autonomous vehicles following reports of accidents and near-miss incidents involving robotaxis in various states. A survey shows […]
UAW Pledges $40M to Organize Auto & Battery Workers by 2023
TL/DR - The United Auto Workers (UAW) has pledged $40 million by 2026 to support non-union autoworkers and battery workers across the US, especially in the South. The decision comes amid increased activity among non-union auto and battery workers aiming to grow the labor movement. The move coincides with the electric vehicle battery industry's expected […]
EPA Invests $16.5M in USVI Water Infrastructure
TL/DR - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has pledged $16.5 million towards improving water infrastructure in the U.S. Virgin Islands as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda. The funds are part of a broader $50 billion allocation under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which will be distributed nationwide, with a portion made available as […]
Local Impact of Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act
TL/DR - In November 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was passed in the US with the goal of addressing issues plaguing the nation's physical and digital infrastructure. The act has had numerous positive impacts in various sectors, including igniting economic growth, educational opportunities, and improved healthcare services through telemedicine via an improvement […]