Meet Cierra Pearl, a second-year apprentice with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 567 in southern Maine. Cierra hopes to see more clean energy projects built to help make life more affordable. Read her full interview: cjnrc.org/cierra/

Climate Progress Is Still Going Strong When Workers Take the Lead | Common Dreams Labor in Maine and elsewhere is proud to be advocating for and building clean power that provides affordable energy and good jobs for our communities.

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“If we want climate policy to be popular and durable, it needs to do more than reduce emissions. It needs to materially deliver for working people – with good jobs, higher wages, and lower bills.” Maine AFL-CIO Vice President Grant Provost writes in Common Dreams.

“If we want climate policy to be popular and durable, it needs to do more than reduce emissions. It needs to materially deliver for working people—with good jobs, higher wages, and lower bills.”

@maineaflcio.bsky.social Vice President Grant Provost in @commondreams.org ⬇️

Hear from union workers who built Vineyard Wind about how clean energy has already made a difference for their families and community. New video from Climate Jobs Massachusetts. ⬇️

What it’s like to build a wind farm miles offshore: storms and isolation Hundreds of skilled workers were drawn by the novelty of offshore wind and the chance to power homes in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

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"I'm very proud of the work we've done, and proud that I can point to those wind turbines and say, "I helped build that." Thomas Kilday, member of IBEW Local 99.

CT Insider spoke to union workers about what it was like to build Revolution Wind.

As an electrician, Thomas Kilday of IBEW Local 99 climbed turbine towers in freezing winds and rain. Seeing Revolution Wind now delivering power to local communities makes him proud of all the hard work. ⬇️

"Hundreds of hard-working people have put hundreds of hours of labor into building something that the Northeast desperately needs: dependable, affordable, and local clean energy." Rhode Island AFL-CIO President Patrick Crowley.

“Hundreds of hard-working people have put in hundreds of hours of labor into building something that the Northeast desperately needs: dependable, affordable, and local clean energy.”

Read more from @riaflcio.bsky.social President Patrick Crowley. ⬇️
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Every clean energy job should be a union job. Climate Jobs National Resource Center logo. Photo of union worker in background.

Every clean energy job should be a union job with family-supporting wages and benefits.

Learn more about how labor unions are building a clean energy future that works for everyone. ⬇️
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Is Trump’s war on wind power a win for Canada? | CBC U.S. President Trump calls wind power projects "ugly losers," and it's putting a deep chill on investments. But Canada stands to benefit as wind companies consider new prospects off the East Coast.

Check out this great story from the Canadian Broadcasting Company featuring Climate Jobs Rhode Island organizer Harry Antone and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
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Labor is leading on climate. Learn more at CJNRC.ORG. Photos of union workers.

Workers across the country are leading ambitious action to protect working families, create good union jobs, and deliver cleaner, more affordable energy.

Learn more about how labor is leading on climate at cjnrc.org.

Unions are building a clean energy future that works for working people.

Learn more about how labor is leading on climate at cjnrc.org.

Unions across the country are driving ambitious climate action to build an affordable clean energy economy that puts working people first.

Learn more about how labor is leading on climate at cjnrc.org.

A Mighty Wind Gigantic turbines off the coast of New York could soon power tens of thousands of homes, unless Trump gets his way.

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From New York Magazine. Gigantic turbines off the coast of New York could soon power tens of thousands of homes, unless Trump gets his way.

“We have invested a lot of resources, funding, and energy into training our membership for [offshore wind].”

Read more in @nymag.com on how Empire Wind 1 will help NYC meet energy needs and climate goals while creating thousands of union jobs. ⬇️

Climate Jobs Oregon

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Last week, union leaders gathered east of the Cascade Mountains to launch the newest labor-led climate jobs coalition: Climate Jobs Oregon.

Learn more about the coalition’s plan to win climate action that delivers for Oregon’s working-class communities. ⬇️

Commentary: New York schools and campuses need clean-energy investment Many school and university buildings are too old for the energy transition. A Carbon Free and Healthy Schools Bond Act would help districts make upgrades.

“A Carbon Free and Healthy Schools Bond Act is more than a climate measure. It is an education reform, a public-health strategy, an equity commitment and a statewide jobs program. Our students deserve schools and colleges built for their future.”
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In the Times Union. Opinion: N.Y. schools and campuses need clean energy investment. By Melinda Person

In a @timesunion.com op-ed, @nysut.bsky.social President Melinda Person calls for statewide investment in cleaner, healthier, and safer public school buildings. ⬇️

Climate Jobs NJ Visit the post for more.

Learn more about Climate Jobs New Jersey’s worker-led agenda to deliver real results for working families. ⬇️
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Climate Jobs New Jersey launch press conference

Climate Jobs New Jersey launch press conference

Climate Jobs New Jersey launch press conference

Climate Jobs New Jersey launch press conference

Unions from across New Jersey gathered in Trenton yesterday to launch Climate Jobs New Jersey, a powerful new coalition of unions united to tackle the twin crises of climate change and inequality by building an affordable, reliable, and equitable clean energy economy.

Billions at Stake in the Ocean as Trump Throttles Offshore Wind Farms

New story from @nytimes.com features comments from State Fed President @patcrowley401.bsky.social

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IL 'mega clean energy' bill touted for setting strong labor standards Supporters of clean energy are praising Illinois' new energy legislation, saying it includes some of the country's strongest labor standards and will ensure local projects directly benefit Illinois re...

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From Public News Service. "We want to make sure [union members] have a lifelong career, not just a job" said Joe Duffy, executive director of Climate Jobs Illinois.

“We want to make sure [union members] have a lifelong career, not just a job,” said Joe Duffy, executive director of Climate Jobs Illinois.

More from @publicnewsservice.bsky.social about how the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act's passage will deliver good union jobs for Illinois workers. ⬇️

Climate Jobs New Jersey is seeking an Executive Director to be based in Trenton, NJ. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @cjnrc.org

USA: Appalachian Catholics and labour align to tackle environmental issues | ICN Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: On Saturday, Catholic leaders from across Appalachia looked to words written half a century ago to consider how the Church should tackle the current exploitation of the envir...

"When we lift each other up, when we protect our planet and our livelihoods, we honor both our faith and our solidarity,” said Angela Ferritto, President of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO and Union Energy PA.
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From Independent Catholic News. "When we lift each other up, when we protect our planet and our livelihoods, we honor both our faith and our solidarity." Angela Ferritto, President, Pennsylvania AFL-CIO and Union Energy PA.

Union Energy PA joined over 200 labor, faith, and community leaders from 12 Appalachian states for a gathering focused on charting a just and sustainable future for working families.

Read more from @indcatholicnews.bsky.social ⬇️

Opinion: Maine must keep moving forward on clean energy, climate change “By continuing to invest in renewable energy, strengthen climate adaptation, and support families and workers, the state can and will keep moving forward.”

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In the Bangor Daily News. Opinion: Maine must keep moving forward on clean energy, climate change. By Francis Eanes and Nicholas Janzen.

“Maine has proven that fighting climate change, creating good jobs, and saving families money can go hand in hand.”

Francis Eanes of Maine Labor Climate Council and Nicholas Janzen of @maineconservation.bsky.social in @bangordailynews.bsky.social. ⬇️

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ kills thousands of Mass. jobs (Viewpoint) In Massachusetts, we have proven that climate justice can be built by and for union workers.

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In MassLive News. Opinion: Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' kills thousands of Mass. jobs. By Sen. Edward J. Markey & Frank Callahan

“[C]reating and protecting high-wage, safe, career-building union clean energy jobs is more important than ever. We should be investing in green energy, not delivering pink slips.”

More from @markey.senate.gov and Mass. Building Trades Unions President Frank Callahan in @masslive.bsky.social ⬇️