David Foster today released a statement saying, “Instead of focusing on creating good jobs, those supporting ‘right-to-work’ have passed legislation that will lower wages and benefits for all workers at a time when families continue to struggle.”

Local school officials, state, labor and environmental leaders held a press event at American Canyon High School today to call for state and federal investments to modernize schools.

Building cleaner vehicles will make the U.S. more competitive in the global economy. The BlueGreen Alliance takes a look at how proposed fuel efficiency standards for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles will put thousands of Americans to work.

The BlueGreen Alliance urged U.S. negotiators to commit to aggressive emissions reductions in Durban while also urging action at home to facilitate the transition to a clean economy that creates good jobs.

The BlueGreen Alliance opposes H.R. 3094, the “Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act,” which would apply a one-size-fits-all test to union representation elections.

The Michigan Green Manufacturing Action Plan: Next Steps in a Clean Energy Manufacturing Policy” provides a road map for smart state-level policies that will create good manufacturing job creation in the state.

“More Jobs, Less Pollution” reports that achieving a 75 percent national recycling rate would create nearly 1.5 million additional jobs while reducing pollution and other harmful toxins while building strong local employment bases.

New report finds recycling 75 percent of the nation’s waste will create nearly 1.5 million jobs by 2030 while significantly reducing pollution, saving water and energy, and building economically strong and healthy communities.

After a historic victory in Ohio with the defeat of Issue 2, Executive Director David Foster said, “This is a proud day for the people of Ohio and the rest of the country. Now it’s time to turn focus to creating good jobs for the 21st century economy.”

The BlueGreen Alliance and its labor and environmental partner organizations strongly support a comprehensive national strategy to address waste reduction, reuse and recycling.

The Sheet Metal Workers’ Training Center in Michigan was dedicated in 1977 and had the first “straight” air solar heating system in the state.

Community, labor and environmental leaders today joined Congressman Sam Farr at the nation’s 10,000th LEED-certified commercial project in order to support President Obama’s American Jobs Act. The Act will create millions of good jobs across America.