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$39M allocated for South Grand Island Bridges rehabilitation
The Facts - $39 million has been secured to rehabilitate the South Grand Island Bridges. Repairs will make the bridges more resistant to seismic activity and provide better connectivity. An additional $1.6 million has been secured for emergency response planning in several counties. South Grand Island Bridges Rehabilitation Receives $39 Million Funding In a significant […]
NABTU Praises $20B EPA Funding for Greenhouse Gas Cut Program
The Facts - The EPA announces awardees under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The initiative supports low-income communities, reduces emissions, and creates union jobs. NABTU is partnered with the Coalition for Green Capital for the fund rollout. North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) Applauds EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Washington, D.C. - April 4, 2024 […]
Energy Dept. Finalizes Rule for Transformers, Major UAW Victory
The Facts - The U.S. Department of Energy finalised energy conservation standards for distribution transformers, preserving over 1,000 jobs. The new rule ensures a viable future for UAW-made steel to supply the transformer market. The Department of Energy's decision is praised for protecting American jobs and enabling U.S.-made electrical steel production. US Energy Department Finalizes […]
California Allocates $1B for Bike, Pedestrian Infrastructure
The Facts - Caltrans plans to spend around $930 million over the next four years to enhance bike and pedestrian infrastructure in California. The plan, approved by the California Transportation Commission, will add 265 miles of new and improved bike lanes and more than 1,300 safety features by mid-2028. Funding will mostly come from the […]
Maine's First EV Charging Station Funded by Infrastructure Law Opens
The Facts - The first electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Maine, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act introduced by President Biden, has been opened in Rockland. The EV industry is experiencing exponential growth worldwide due to increased focus on reducing greenhouse emissions, improved technology, and government regulations encouraging EV adoption. Challenges in […]
Saunders of AFSCME honors retiring UNITE HERE's D. Taylor's legacy
The Facts - D. Taylor, president of UNITE HERE, is stepping down from his position. Lee Saunders, President of AFSCME, praises Taylor for his visionary leadership that has turned UNITE HERE into a powerhouse. Saunders further credits Taylor for increasing living standards for hospitality industry workers, making their jobs more respected and secure. AFSCME President […]
Nancy Mace blames Biden for Maryland bridge collapse
TL/DR - South Carolina's Representative Nancy Mace blamed President Joe Biden for the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge after a ship hit a major pier in Maryland, claiming infrastructure funds were not going to roads and bridges. Mace voted against the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021, but praised a South Carolina […]
Amazon Teamsters Expand Strike to LA County
TL/DR - Amazon delivery drivers affiliated with Teamsters Local 396 have extended their unfair labor practice strike to DAX5 in City of Industry, California in a bid to pressure the company to improve working conditions and pay. The strike, which is considered the largest and longest in Amazon's history in the US, will continue until […]
Warning Tale for Boosting Infrastructure Investment
TL/DR - The Demopolis Lock, part of the US inland waterways system and responsible for the transport of crucial cargoes, had a catastrophic failure, leading to increased costs and delays. The Inland Waterways Trust Fund, supported by a fuel tax, provides for capital improvements to the waterways system, but the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act […]
Biden's Student Debt Relief to Transform Lives of 78,000 Workers
TL/DR - President Joe Biden has announced additional student loan forgiveness that will benefit an extra 78,000 public service workers, according to AFSCME President Lee Saunders. Saunders believes this move will alleviate financial stress for those in public service roles and could potentially attract more qualified individuals to these positions. This brings the total number […]
