Maine Seeks Sturdier Infrastructure for Harsh Weather
Maine forms 24-member commission to study disaster response and resilience, allocating $60 million for recovery.
Saunders Honors Rev. Lawson, Renowned Architect of Social Change
AFSCME President Lee Saunders honors Reverend James Lawson, a civil rights icon and advocate of nonviolent resistance. Lawson's legacy inspires justice seekers.
AFL-CIO Leaders Comment on Rev. James Lawson's Death
AFL-CIO mourns Rev. James M. Lawson Jr., a labor and civil rights icon. His legacy of nonviolent activism resonates in our fight for justice.
Pennsylvania Boosts Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding
PennDOT added a new corridor eligible for NEVI funding. Proposals for expanding EV charging infrastructure are due by August 2, 2024.
N.Y. Legislature Approves Teamsters-Backed Warehouse Bill
The NY State Legislature passed the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act. The Teamsters urge Gov. Hochul to sign it into law.
UAW Women's Department Celebrates Pride Month
The UAW is committed to equity and inclusion, standing with the LGBTQIA+ community against workplace discrimination and inadequate federal protections.
May's Job Boom: 272,000 New Jobs, Unemployment Steady at 4%
May's job growth surged by 272,000, maintaining a 4.0% unemployment rate. Key sectors like health care and hospitality saw notable gains.
NABTU Honors 80th D-Day Anniversary
NABTU honors D-Day's 80th anniversary, urging today's generation to defend democracy against authoritarian threats.
CalPERS Allocates $2.6bn for Infrastructure Projects
The Facts - CalPERS has approved $2.6bn worth of infrastructure commitments. It has made additional investments in the Global Infrastructure Partners V fund, and Golden Maple Infrastructure Partners. As of the first quarter, the pension fund’s total infrastructure assets amounted to $15.7bn. CalPERS Approves $2.6bn Infrastructure Commitments The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) has […]
KKR, GIP Initiate Coalition to Enhance Indo-Pacific Infrastructure
The Facts - KKR and Global Infrastructure Partners are launching a coalition to promote infrastructure investment in emerging economies of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, with over $25 billion in capital that can be deployed. The coalition's initial focus will be on investments in the energy, transport, water and waste, and digital sectors in the Indo-Pacific […]
