‘N.Y. Green Transit/Green Jobs’ legislation gaining steam
The plan has widespread support among environmental advocates, transit advocates, and labor unions throughout the state.
It’s electric! Dinowitz introduces green bills for NY buses and public transit jobs
The legislation also cites that other major cities such as Los Angeles and Chicago have put forward similar commitments in the development of new employment “that created hundreds of high-quality, unionized jobs.”
Green Transit, Green Jobs
This legislative package would electrify New York's public bus systems and create good, clean jobs.
Legislators and advocates announce push for ‘Green Transit/Green Jobs’ legislation in New York State
A pair of bills from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and State Senator Timothy Kennedy would mandate public bus systems convert to zero-emission buses and would incentivize electric buses to be manufactured in New York’s high-need communities.
Bringing Green Transit, Green Jobs to New York
New Yorkers need long-term, systematic solutions that spur a Covid-19 recovery, invest in racial justice, and combat the climate crisis. One such solution is on its way in the form of a legislative package called Green Transit, Green Jobs.
Rep. Barragán introduces Climate Smart Ports Act to improve air quality and create good jobs in port communities across America
“Jobs to Move America commends Representative Barragan on this initiative and her commitment to ensuring good jobs and clean air go hand in hand,” said Abhilasha Bhola.
Climate Smart Ports Act
The legislation would green the country's ports, fight climate change, and create good green jobs.
Black American bus drivers at risk
“This pandemic has made it really clear we aren’t prepared for this crisis, just as we aren’t prepared for the climate crisis,” Miranda Nelson, NY director, said.
Take to the digital streets for Earth Day
If there was ever a time to come together to turn the tide on an economy that puts profits over people and the planet, it is now.
Worker-centered state climate policy in Illinois
Illinois is poised to pass comprehensive energy legislation in the upcoming 2021 session. Our Illinois team is organizing with environmental and labor coalitions to propose worker-centered policies that would ensure an equitable transition to 100% clean energy and transition the state's public vehicle fleets.