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Rebuilding American Manufacturing Virtual Town Hall

Aug 05, 2020

The BlueGreen Alliance and national labor, environmental, and public officials joined U.S. Sen. Tina Smith for a virtual town hall focused on the BlueGreen Alliance’s manufacturing agenda and the actions we need to take now to rebuild American manufacturing and good jobs in communities across the nation. Speakers included: U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) United…

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Maine Environmental Organizations Stand in Solidarity with Striking Bath Iron Works Workers

Jul 31, 2020

The following is a statement from the BlueGreen Alliance, Conservation Law Foundation, Environmental Health Strategy Center, Maine Conservation Voters, Maine People’s Alliance, Natural Resources Council of Maine, and Sierra Club Maine, who are standing in solidarity with the workers on strike at Bath Iron Works:

Safe Chemicals, Safe Jobs

U.S. Sen. Duckworth Joins Labor, Environmental Leaders to Call for Senate Action to Establish an Enforceable Workplace Standard to Protect Workers

Jul 29, 2020

As Senate Republicans focus on legislation that would shield companies from legal accountability for endangering workers on the job during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today joined leaders from the BlueGreen Alliance in calling on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to take up a COVID-19 relief bill that establishes an enforceable temporary Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard to protect working people on the job during this pandemic.

Water Infrastructure

BlueGreen Alliance Welcomes Passage of Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization

Jul 29, 2020

The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act. The bill includes substantial funding for and support of natural infrastructure solutions for climate resiliency as well as affordability provisions for vulnerable communities.

Safe Chemicals, Safe Jobs

McConnell and Senate Republicans Side Against Workers with COVID-19 Package

Jul 27, 2020

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans today unveiled the broad strokes of a COVID-19 relief package, which would shield corporations from liability if their employees contract COVID-19 on the job, among other provisions.

Climate Change & the Clean Economy

U.S. House Provides Critical Funding to Protecting Workers and Communities

Jul 24, 2020

The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the first “minibus” spending bill for fiscal year 2021. The package includes funding for a number of departments and programs including the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency.

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BlueGreen Alliance Welcomes Introduction of U.S. Sen. Duckworth’s Marshall Plan for Coal Country Act

Jul 23, 2020

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill) today introduced a bill aimed at supporting communities and workers impacted by the nation’s transition to cleaner cheaper fuels. The bill, entitled “the Marshall Plan for Coal Country Act,” will provide healthcare for coal workers, establish a plan to stabilize coal communities’ economies when a plant or mine closes, and provides access to free higher education to coal workers and their families.

Safe Chemicals, Safe Jobs

Virginia Takes Action to Protect Workers

Jul 15, 2020

The Commonwealth of Virginia’s Safety and Health Code Board today adopted an emergency temporary standard to address COVID-19 hazards for all employees and employers under the jurisdiction of the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) program.

Climate Change & the Clean Economy

Biden Climate Plan is Pathway to Cleaner, Fairer Future for All Americans

Jul 14, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden today released a sweeping plan to address climate change, create and sustain good, union jobs for workers, and invest in disadvantaged communities and workers. Following the announcement, the BlueGreen Alliance released a statement from Executive Director Jason Walsh:

Good Jobs

BlueGreen Alliance Lauds Biden’s Plan to Boost Manufacturing, Create Good, Union Jobs in United States

Jul 09, 2020

A broad plan rebuild American manufacturing was released today by Joe Biden. Following the announcement, the BlueGreen Alliance released a statement from Executive Director Jason Walsh.

High Road Investment in Public Infrastructure

BlueGreen Alliance Applauds House Passage of H.R. 2, Moving Forward Act

Jul 01, 2020

The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R.2, the Moving Forward Act, a comprehensive package that makes significant investments in rebuilding and modernizing the nation’s infrastructure with strong labor and procurement standards to ensure that American tax dollars support American manufacturing and good jobs.

Water Infrastructure

BlueGreen Alliance Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities in Repairing America’s Water Systems

Jul 01, 2020

Congress continues to debate moving comprehensive infrastructure repair investments as a way to spur economic growth and the creation of good-paying jobs during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Rebuilding American Manufacturing Virtual Town Hall

Maine Environmental Organizations Stand in Solidarity with Striking Bath Iron Works Workers

U.S. Sen. Duckworth Joins Labor, Environmental Leaders to Call for Senate Action to Establish an Enforceable Workplace Standard to Protect Workers

BlueGreen Alliance Welcomes Passage of Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization

McConnell and Senate Republicans Side Against Workers with COVID-19 Package

U.S. House Provides Critical Funding to Protecting Workers and Communities

BlueGreen Alliance Welcomes Introduction of U.S. Sen. Duckworth’s Marshall Plan for Coal Country Act

Virginia Takes Action to Protect Workers

Biden Climate Plan is Pathway to Cleaner, Fairer Future for All Americans

BlueGreen Alliance Lauds Biden’s Plan to Boost Manufacturing, Create Good, Union Jobs in United States

BlueGreen Alliance Applauds House Passage of H.R. 2, Moving Forward Act

BlueGreen Alliance Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities in Repairing America’s Water Systems