We Can't Afford To Let Anyone Swiftboat Us On Bidenomics
(National Urban League) -- Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League “The truth is that the U.S. economy is a remarkable success story. Don’t let anyone tell you that it isn’t.” – Paul Krugman Earlier this year, the National Urban League launched our D3 initiative to Defend Democracy, Demand Diversity, and Defeat Poverty. […]
EGLE Director Lauds Marquette's Water Infrastructure Investments
The Facts - A $12.5 million loan supported upgrades to the Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Facility. The facility serves various townships and treats on average 3.2 million gallons of waste per day. Since 2019, Michigan has invested over $4 billion in water infrastructure, creating 15 jobs per $1 million. Michigan Celebrates Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements […]
UAW's Mike Miller Condemns Attacks on UCLA Students, Workers
The Facts - The UCLA Administration is accused of violent reaction towards protesting students and workers in support of Palestine, leading to arrests and hospitalizations. UAW 4811 members are preparing to file Unfair Labor Practice charges over UC's actions and are considering a strike authorization vote. UAW members are calling for a permanent ceasefire and […]
Understanding U.S. Water Infrastructure
The Facts - The U.S. water system is under stress due to population growth, aging infrastructure, weather patterns, and regulatory failures. Water access is vital to the U.S. economy with power generation, agriculture and manufacturing sectors requiring large amounts of water. The U.S. water infrastructure, which is over fifty years old, requires significant investment to […]
Teamsters, Congress Tackle Amazon Safety Crisis
The Facts - The Warehouse Worker Protection Act aims to regulate warehouse quotas and prioritize worker safety. Injury rates at Amazon facilities are 76% higher than the rest of the warehouse industry. The legislation is already law in several states and aims to improve working conditions at warehouses. Here is your requested rewrite in HTML […]
Bipartisan $2.3 Trillion Bill Set to Revamp America - Rio Grande Guardian
The Facts - U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez discussed the potential transformative effect of the $2.3 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law at a ceremony for a new air traffic control tower at Valley International Airport. The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act provides funding for multiple infrastructure projects such as airports, roads, bridges, public transit, broadband, and power […]
River North Sunnyside Cannabis Workers Join Teamsters
The Facts - Workers at Sunnyside, Cresco Labs subsidiary, vote to join Teamsters Local 777. This is the sixth location to organize with Local 777 who secured strong first contracts. Teamsters Local 777, founded in 1937, represents various industries workers in Chicago area. Press Releases 2024.05.01 River North Joins Teamsters Local 777 Contact: Daniel Moskowitz Phone: […]
UAW President Shawn Fain Comments on Mass Arrest of Anti-War Protestors
The Facts - The UAW condemns the arrest and intimidation of protesters and strikers. They have been advocating for a ceasefire for six months. The UAW demands the release of arrested students and employees. UAW Denounces Arrest and Intimidation of Protestors The United Auto Workers (UAW) has strongly condemned the detention and intimidation of individuals […]
Enhancing Climate Resilience of Roads and Bridges Infrastructure
The Facts - The FHWA is focusing on reducing transport-related emissions and funding climate-resilient projects for Earth Month 2024. Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, the FHWA is providing billions to various entities for climate and sustainability initiatives. Recent efforts include the RTEPF Program reducing emissions from idling trucks, the LCTM […]
AFL-CIO President Discusses FAA Reauthorization by Congress
The Facts - The bipartisan agreement to reauthorize the FAA is appreciated by the AFL-CIO President. The agreement advances workers' rights and improves safety in the aviation industry. The AFL-CIO looks forward to the reauthorization being sent to President Biden's desk. AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler has announced support for the bipartisan agreement to reauthorize the […]
