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.

All Updates & Resources

Blog / Infrastructure and Community Resilience

The Right Way to Repair America’s Infrastructure

Feb 14, 2018

Last year, BlueGreen Alliance released our Making the Grade 2.0 report outlining how a robust investment in America’s infrastructure could create millions of quality jobs and protect the environment. We outlined three key elements to achieve that goal:

Clean Economy Union Jobs

BlueGreen Alliance Statement on Trump Administration’s FY2019 Budget

Feb 12, 2018

Following the release of President Donald Trump’s Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request today, the BlueGreen Alliance released the following statement from Executive Director Kim Glas:

Infrastructure and Community Resilience

BlueGreen Alliance Statement on House Democrats’ Infrastructure Plan

Feb 08, 2018

In response to the plan put forward by House Democrats to repair America’s failing infrastructure systems, the BlueGreen Alliance released the following statement from Executive Director Kim Glas:

Blog / Infrastructure and Community Resilience

Americans Workers on the Ground Helping Disaster-Struck Areas While Congress Drags its Feet

Feb 07, 2018

It has been months since 2017’s historic hurricane season laid waste to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Texas, and Florida, in some areas destroying critical infrastructure systems, plunging millions of Americans into darkness, and further aggravating an already desperate need for safe water.

Infrastructure and Community Resilience

As Cities and Towns Across County Struggle with Water Quality, EPA Delays Clean Water Rule

Jan 31, 2018

After the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today delayed the Clean Water Rule for two years, the BlueGreen Alliance released a statement from Executive Director Kim Glas:

Letters / Infrastructure and Community Resilience

Members of BlueGreen Alliance Call on Congress to Pass Hurricane Relief Aid

Dec 04, 2017

In a letter to leaders in Congress, members of the BlueGreen Alliance urged Congressional leaders to support emergency supplemental legislation that is robust, funds recovery and rebuilding efforts in a way that results in stronger and more resilient communities, and is driven by and centered on the needs of those impacted.

Clean and Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

BlueGreen Alliance Comments to U.S. Department of Transportation’s Notification of Regulatory Review,

Dec 04, 2017

The BlueGreen Alliance submitted comments in strong support of critical U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) standards that protect the safety of workers, communities, and the public; enhance efficiency and energy security; cut pollution; and drive innovation and job creation.

Testimony & Comments / Infrastructure and Community Resilience

BlueGreen Alliance Comments in Support of the Clean Water Rule

Nov 29, 2017

Clean waters are a powerful economic engine supporting millions of jobs across recreational, manufacturing, and transportation sectors. Protected watersheds that provide clean drinking water and support abundant fish and wildlife are critical to the health of communities and local economies.

International Climate Agreements

U.S. Businesses, Labor, Environmental Leaders Focus on Cooperative Efforts to Fight Climate Change

Nov 10, 2017

Business, Labor, and Environmental Leaders Say Current Administration’s Intention to Withdraw from Paris Agreement Isn’t Stopping Climate Action in United States

Blog / Clean Economy Union Jobs

THE ALLY FOR OCTOBER 2017

Oct 17, 2017

Welcome to The Ally—the BlueGreen Alliance’s monthly newsletter.

Buy Clean

Buy Clean California Act Clamps Down on Imported Carbon Emissions

Oct 16, 2017

State Infrastructure Projects to be Subject to New, Low-Carbon Product Standards

Advanced Clean Technology

RELEASE: Labor, Environmental Leaders Support Reasonable Best Practices for Onshore Oil and Gas Program on Public Lands

Sep 28, 2017

In Letter to Interior Secretary Zinke, BlueGreen Alliance Supports Maintaining Best Practices that Ensure Responsible Oil and Gas Development on Public Lands.

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