Updates & Resources

Feb 12, 2023

When buildings are designed, built, and maintained to protect the health of people and the environment—and if the manufacturing of building products and materials create good-paying union jobs in the U.S.—then the wellbeing of people and communities will improve, especially for people of color. Building Clean works to increase the use of building products that are more efficient, less toxic, and manufactured in the U.S. We aim to improve the physical, environmental, and economic health of communities and promote a more equitable future for all.

Policy Priorities / Clean Economy Union Jobs

Solidarity for Climate Action: The Plan We Need to Get American Manufacturing Back on Track

Jul 25, 2019

Manufacturing towns dot the nation, and advanced manufacturing helps provide the foundation for the economy in major regions of the United States. Industries like the steel and automotive industries supported good-paying jobs, middle-class families, and prosperous communities for decades, while also spurring American leadership in innovation and technology. That’s still true in some areas. But in many others, factories have closed or new industries offer jobs that all too often are poorly paid, insecure, or unsafe.

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Chemical Safety

Ban Poisonous Additives Act Includes Strong Worker Focus

Jul 09, 2014

Leaders from the United Steelworkers (USW), United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) and the BlueGreen Alliance lauded the introduction of the Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2014.

Chemical Safety

Obama Administration Report on Executive Order on Chemical Safety Lays Groundwork to Keep Workers, Communities Safe

Jun 06, 2014

After the announcement of an administration report to President Obama on his Executive Order on Chemical Safety, Charlotte Brody, RN, Vice President for Health Initiatives for the BlueGreen Alliance, released the following statement.

Blog / Chemical Safety

A film for mother lovers

May 09, 2014

All of us have complicated relationships with our mothers. But most of us don’t have the blend of grace, talent and chutzpah to display that relationship in an award-winning documentary.

Letters / Chemical Safety

BlueGreen Alliance opposes Chemicals in Commerce Act

Mar 15, 2014

BlueGreen Alliances urges members of Congress to oppose draft legislation that undercuts chemicals safety and asks the House Energy and Commerce Committee to undertake the critical task of responsibly legislating chemicals reform.

Testimony & Comments / Chemical Safety

BlueGreen Alliance Comments on Proposed OSHA Rule to Limit Silica Exposure

Feb 07, 2014

The BlueGreen Alliance offered comments from Executive Director David Foster in support of a Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to limit worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica.

Reports & Fact Sheets / Chemical Safety

Climate Change: A Workplace Hazard

Feb 07, 2014

Climate change is changing the way we live—and the way we work. With greater temperature and precipitation extremes, more severe storms, and changing weather patterns, we are encountering new challenges—and more serious hazards—in the workplace.

Chemical Safety

As Deadline for Decisions Nears, Coalition Launches Video Urging Calls to the White House for Chemical Plant Safety

Oct 22, 2013

The Coalition to Prevent Chemical Disasters launched a new YouTube video today which calls on Americans to contact the White House and demand robust chemical plant safety measures.

Chemical Safety

New Poll Shows Strong Bipartisan Support for Federal Requirements to Prevent Chemical Plant Disasters

Oct 11, 2013

A diverse coalition of more than 100 organizations released a new national poll showing that American voters strongly support new federal requirements to prevent disasters at facilities that store hazardous chemicals.

Chemical Safety

BPA Disrupts Fetal Development

Sep 10, 2013

The chemical bisphenol A found in most canned foods, disrupts fetal development and sets the stage for later-life diseases, including breast cancer, according to the Breast Cancer Fund.

Chemical Safety

Clean Ports Act Will Protect Workers, Communities from Air Pollution

Aug 01, 2013

Today the Clean Ports Act of 2013 was introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) to ensure cleaner air in America’s ports.

Chemical Safety

Report on Refinery Safety an Opportunity to Take Action to Protect Workers, Communities

Jul 11, 2013

Today, the California Governor’s Interagency Taskforce on Refinery Safety release of comprehensive report laying the groundwork for reforming hazardous and polluting conditions in the oil refining sector.

Chemical Safety

With New Inspectors, Coalition Calls on California to Step Up Refinery Regulations

Jun 21, 2013

A coalition welcomed the addition of 19 new Cal/OSHA inspectors in the state budget. They urged inspectors to adopt a new, comprehensive regulatory framework requiring refineries to report on the maintenance and health, safety and environmental measures.

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Building Clean: Improving Efficiency, Health, and Equity in Housing and Creating Good Jobs

Solidarity for Climate Action: The Plan We Need to Get American Manufacturing Back on Track

All Updates & Resources

Ban Poisonous Additives Act Includes Strong Worker Focus

Obama Administration Report on Executive Order on Chemical Safety Lays Groundwork to Keep Workers, Communities Safe

A film for mother lovers

BlueGreen Alliance opposes Chemicals in Commerce Act

BlueGreen Alliance Comments on Proposed OSHA Rule to Limit Silica Exposure

Climate Change: A Workplace Hazard

As Deadline for Decisions Nears, Coalition Launches Video Urging Calls to the White House for Chemical Plant Safety

New Poll Shows Strong Bipartisan Support for Federal Requirements to Prevent Chemical Plant Disasters

BPA Disrupts Fetal Development

Clean Ports Act Will Protect Workers, Communities from Air Pollution

Report on Refinery Safety an Opportunity to Take Action to Protect Workers, Communities

With New Inspectors, Coalition Calls on California to Step Up Refinery Regulations