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Trump Administration Strips Away Basic Industrial Protections For Workers, Communities, and Emergency Responders

Nov 21, 2019

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a final rule dramatically weakening the Risk Management Program (RMP) for industrial facilities that handle dangerous chemicals.

Good Jobs

BlueGreen Alliance’s Colorado Efforts Will Be Led by Chris Markuson

Oct 24, 2019

The BlueGreen Alliance today announced that Chris Markuson has joined the organization as its Colorado State Director.

Good Jobs

Confirmation of Eugene Scalia as Secretary of Labor is a Betrayal of Department Mission

Sep 26, 2019

The Senate today voted to confirm Eugene Scalia to be U.S. Secretary of Labor

Clean Vehicles and Fuels

BlueGreen Alliance Lauds Gov. Walz for Leading on Clean Cars

Sep 25, 2019

Governor Tim Walz today announced Minnesota would adopt stronger clean car standards.

Climate Change & the Clean Economy

Buy Clean America Summit: Harnessing Government Purchasing Power to Close the Carbon Loophole

Sep 19, 2019

The BlueGreen Alliance and Third Way, in partnership with ClimateWorks, invite you to participate in a one-day summit that will explore Buy Clean as a policy solution to one of the most vexing climate issues we face—the carbon loophole.

Good Jobs

BlueGreen Alliance Opposes Nomination of Eugene Scalia as Secretary of Labor

Sep 19, 2019

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions meets today to consider the nomination of Eugene Scalia to be U.S. Secretary of Labor.

Clean Vehicles and Fuels

Trump Administration’s Latest Attack on State Emission Authority ‘Stupid’

Sep 18, 2019

In yet another attack on the longstanding and broadly agreed upon framework of clean car regulation, the Trump administration is shortly expected to move to revoke California’s authority to set vehicle emissions standards more protective than the federal government.

Clean Vehicles and Fuels

BlueGreen Alliance Stands with UAW During National Strike

Sep 16, 2019

After the United Auto Workers (UAW) announced a national strike at General Motors (GM), the BlueGreen Alliance released the following statement from Executive Director Jason Walsh:

Climate Change & the Clean Economy

Groups Say AB5 Will Ensure Fair Treatment for Workers, Cleaner Environment

Sep 12, 2019

Labor and environmental organizations today celebrated the passage of AB5, which codifies into law protections for workers often misclassified by companies as independent contractors, by California’s legislature.

Methane Mitigation

Trump Administration Throws Common Sense Out the Window with Methane Rule Rollback

Aug 29, 2019

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposal today to roll back regulations that prevent unnecessary methane leaks in the oil and gas industry.

Good Jobs

BlueGreen Alliance and Environmental Partners Submit Comments Opposing Leeway for Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs in Construction Industry

Aug 26, 2019

The BlueGreen Alliance alongside its six environmental partners submitted comments to the Department of Labor (DOL) opposing a proposed rulemaking that would leave the door open to Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs) in the construction industry. The group urged the DOL to permanently exempt the use of IRAPs from the industry.

Clean Vehicles and Fuels

New Report Shows U.S. Will Miss Out on Thousands of Future Manufacturing Jobs Under Proposed Fuel Economy Rollback

Aug 01, 2019

In a detailed analysis released today of the impact of the administration’s proposal to rollback the nation’s leading fuel economy and vehicle greenhouse gas (GHG) standards, the BlueGreen Alliance found that the U.S. stands to miss out on thousands of future manufacturing jobs in a variety of sectors within the auto industry.

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Trump Administration Strips Away Basic Industrial Protections For Workers, Communities, and Emergency Responders

BlueGreen Alliance’s Colorado Efforts Will Be Led by Chris Markuson

Confirmation of Eugene Scalia as Secretary of Labor is a Betrayal of Department Mission

BlueGreen Alliance Lauds Gov. Walz for Leading on Clean Cars

Buy Clean America Summit: Harnessing Government Purchasing Power to Close the Carbon Loophole

BlueGreen Alliance Opposes Nomination of Eugene Scalia as Secretary of Labor

Trump Administration’s Latest Attack on State Emission Authority ‘Stupid’

BlueGreen Alliance Stands with UAW During National Strike

Groups Say AB5 Will Ensure Fair Treatment for Workers, Cleaner Environment

Trump Administration Throws Common Sense Out the Window with Methane Rule Rollback

BlueGreen Alliance and Environmental Partners Submit Comments Opposing Leeway for Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs in Construction Industry

New Report Shows U.S. Will Miss Out on Thousands of Future Manufacturing Jobs Under Proposed Fuel Economy Rollback