Recap of Week 2 of Energy Independence Month
In week two of Energy Independence Month, we proudly spotlighted a new wave of workers, from union leaders driving the labor movement forward, to members confronting climate change on the job, to apprentices launching their union careers. Each one knows: the time to act on climate is now.
Below are the latest testimonials from the campaign. Please help us spread the word: follow our social media accounts and share these posts on Facebook, Twitter, andInstagram to amplify the voices of the workers who are making this transition possible.
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Gary LaBarbera, President of the NYS & NYC Building Trades, knows we can’t have national security without a modern energy system. This Energy Independence Month, he’s celebrating the union workers powering our future and leading the fight against climate change.Watch Gary’s Video
Shyann, a member of Laborers Local 79, says extreme weather is already making construction work harder. She believes unions must lead the shift to clean energy to protect jobs, build careers, and create a better futureWatch Shayann’s Video
For Daniel, being in IBEW Local 3 means more than just a job. It is a path to stability, a future home, and the chance to provide for his family while helping build New York’s clean energy future.Watch Daniel’s Video
The green courses at the 32BJ SEIU Training Center showed Pedro how to make buildings more efficient and sustainable. Unions are giving workers the tools to fight climate change, one building and one skill at a timeClick Here to See More
Vinny, a UFT teacher, sees how climate change is already affecting his students. For him, climate justice means safe schools, clean air, and union jobs that build a more resilient future for the next generationClick Here to See More
Meet Samantha, an apprentice with SMART Local 28, building a stable career to support her family. She’s proud to be in a union that’s creating opportunity and leading the fight against climate change.
Catherine, an apprentice with SMART Local 28, is building a career that supports her family and helps her grow. After seeing jobs shut down due to extreme weather, she is proud to be part of a union that is stepping up to fight climate change.
Matty, President of the Nassau Suffolk Building Trades, knows energy independence means more than power. It means union jobs, reliable infrastructure, and a future built right here in New York by skilled union workers.
Alex, a bridge painter with Local 806, grew up in the South Bronx and knows what energy insecurity looks like. Now he is training to help build a more reliable and affordable future through offshore wind, and he is proud to be part of it.
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