Green Workers Alliance

Organizing current and potential green workers to build a just and sustainable economy. A project of PowerSwitch Action.

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Instead of these harmful moves, let’s put Americans back to work building solar and wind projects across the nation.” Matthew Mayers, Executive Director, Green Workers Alliance (GWA) (2/2)

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From GWA: “Repealing the Endangerment Finding is a terrible idea that is a giveaway to polluters. The Trump administration needs to stop its attacks on environmental protections and end its war on renewable energy, which is the safest and most affordable form of energy. (1/2)

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Great coverage in local TV and business press. More info here: https://t.co/LpLWZ5DQjn

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GWA member and solar installer Felicia Allen in Ohio presser to save renewable energy tax credits. “Before I got in the industry, I worked at Taco Bell...I was on public assistance, and I was just in this vicious cycle that I never thought that I was going to get out of. (1/3)

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Here I am in renewables. I'm completely self sufficient taking care of my family. And without the IRA, none of this would have been possible...Without the IRA, I'm really worried about what my next steps as a renewable worker would be.” (2/3)

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“Going to whatever project, I know I would get paid no lower than what is said. I always go in knowing, ‘Hey, I know what I'm worth,’” Salcido said." We're excited to keep working with allies like @TXCJAction and @opinorg on programs like this! (6/6)

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Great article in @HoustonChron by @clairehao_ on innovative program in H-town that places community members in building trades jobs in renewable sector. Features GWA members Joseph Salcido and Ann Nguyen (1/6)
https://t.co/lsU4KiZW5H

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"After MC3 concluded, Salcido and Nguyen also joined Laborers Local 350 and the Livingston solar site, where they expect to work through the summer. They said it’s a relief to have a set pay scale and know that safety standards are in place." (5/6)

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“We work with OSHA as much as possible," Mayers said, "but we also understand that it’s really up to workers building their own power to enforce better conditions.” Check out the piece for how GWA members are building that power! (4/4)

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Nice story about GWA's work to improve safety in the wind industry in the High Country News with quotes from GWA leader Patrick Foeday and Exec Dir Matthew Mayers. (1/4)
https://t.co/eJHlbEE4ge

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"He saw one coworker fall at least 10 feet. Another got heat stroke while working inside a mounted turbine blade, and Foeday had to use his first aid training while they waited about half an hour for an ambulance to arrive. “Every single day, there’s a fear,” he said." (3/4)

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Clean energy shouldn't mean dirty jobs! Solar worker and activist DaShawn Beaulieu & @WorkersGreen are fighting for safe & fair conditions for solar workers. Read his story & join the fight for good #GreenJobs in this @FordFoundation blog. https://t.co/uBsZlUlPeO

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They have connected with hundreds of workers in Facebook groups and listening tours. They have won back lost wages, organized struggles against temp agency abuses and campaigned to pressure large utility companies to transition to renewable energy." (End)

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Excited to see the mention of GWA in this piece from the legendary Jeremy Brecher (who has a new book on the Green New Deal from below) See below for quotes! (1/3)
https://t.co/r6yHCpGVaB

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"In southern states like Texas and Virginia, the Green Workers Alliance has organized poorly paid solar panel installers to establish “a strong, worker-led movement that supports the Green New Deal and a just transition to a renewable economy”. (2/3)

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Key quote from GWA member Felicia Allen: "working for a temp agency for myself, is almost what I would imagine playing Russian roulette would be like...At will employment, with no explanation of why they fired you. No job protections." Check it out at https://t.co/cuwA9ncVrl

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Big new report from @PEstakeholder on working conditions in the renewable field and issues with private equity-owned general contractor and temp agency. Great quote from GWA member and description of our campaign to pressure temp agencies to improve employment practices