California requires everyone from hair stylists and food handlers to doctors and lawyers to hold occupational credentials to work in California. But when it comes to the complex work of revamping homes and buildings to reduce wasted energy, anything goes… at least until a month ago.

Leaders from the Colorado AFL-CIO, Conservation Colorado, Colorado Building and Construction Trades Council, and Western Resource Advocates today announced the formation of a Colorado chapter of the BlueGreen Alliance.

 The California Air Resources Board voted today to mandate that all transit agencies in California operate 100 percent zero emission transit buses by 2040, and to use this transition to invest in workforce development training programs in manufacturing, infrastructure installation, and maintenance.  

Challenges and Opportunities for the Future of U.S. Manufacturing and Jobs in the Electric Vehicle Sector

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today released their plan to roll back the nation’s successful vehicle fuel economy and emissions standards. The current standards have spurred innovation and investment across the nation’s automotive and manufacturing sectors and are helping create and preserve jobs across America.

After the Supreme Court announced its decision on the Janus v. AFSCME case earlier today, the BlueGreen Alliance released the following statement from Executive Director Kim Glas: 

Working people are worried about the availability of good-paying jobs in their communities, they are concerned about wages falling behind the cost of living, and they believe corporate greed and outsourcing are the biggest reasons America is losing good-paying jobs.

On February 26 union members and supporters rallied outside the United States Supreme Court sending a clear message. American workers don’t want their unions messed with.

A new report released today shows $76 billion in investment in the nation’s automotive plants over the past decade as automakers implement current fuel economy standards. 

A report released by the BlueGreen Alliance shows $76 billion in investment in the nation’s automotive plants over the past decade as automakers have implemented current fuel economy standards.

Over a year ago, on November 4th, 2016, the historic Paris agreement entered into force—faster than almost any agreement in history. Today, 169 Parties have signed or ratified the agreement and taken additional steps towards its implementation.

State Infrastructure Projects to be Subject to New, Low-Carbon Product Standards