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Dagbladet Information, September 23, 2023
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The car workers’ strike in the US is stress-testing the idea that green change and good jobs go hand in hand

JMA Co-Executive Director Madeline Janis spoke to the Danish newspaper about the UAW strikes and U.S manufacturing.

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Local Opportunities Campaign Summer 2023 Congressional Letter

Last week, a letter signed by 61 Members of Congress was sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in support of the Local Opportunities Campaign efforts to update current federal grant regulations, which are known as the Uniform

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Associated Press, September 16, 2023
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UAW strike exposes tensions between Biden’s goals of tackling climate change and supporting unions

In order to have a healthy economy, more people need to see themselves in jobs that help address climate change, says JMA Co-Executive Director Madeline Janis.

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The New York Times, September 16, 2023
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Battle Over Electric Vehicles Is Central to Auto Strike

The battle between UAW and Big 3 Automakers is a battle for setting the standards of the electric car industry. JMA’s Madeline Janis spoke about the set the importance of the UAW strike.

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The Buffalo News, September 15, 2023
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The Green Transit, Green Jobs bill can boost New York manufacturing

New York can use its purchasing power to turn around a decadeslong decline in manufacturing with Green Transit, Green Jobs, which ensures that transit agencies, their unionized workforce, manufacturing workers and communities benefit from the transition to zero-emission buses.

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The Atlantic , September 14, 2023
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Biden’s Labor-Climate Dilemma

It can be tricky balancing the needs of environmental groups and unions, but it can be done. JMA Co-Executive Director Madeline Janis spoke to the Atlantic's Steven Greenhouse about what the Biden administration can do to create good manufacturing jobs.

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Forbes.com, August 10, 2023
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Why The Assumption That Manufacturing Jobs Are “Good” Is Dead Wrong

“Made in the U.S.A.” tells you nothing about the quality of jobs manufacturers are creating domestically. JMA Co-Executive Director Madeline Janis talks about the decline of U.S. manufacturing jobs, and how community benefits agreements and good policy can change this.

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Coalition Letter on proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between EPA and Department of Labor

The letter from 26 labor, environmental, and civic organizations, including Jobs to Move America, encouraged the EPA to negotiate a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Labor. On July 14, the DOL announced the signing of a MOU with both the Environmental Protection Agency and the

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Harnessing the Power of Procurement: Issues, Considerations, and Best Practices to Advance Equity in the Contracting of PublicGoods and Services

The report from In the Public Interest and Local Progress mentions JMA’s U.S. Employment Plan as a way to weave equity into the procurement process. Harnassing-the-Power-of-Procurement-Report-July-2023Download

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World Resources Institute , August 31, 2023
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US Clean Energy Projects Need Public Buy-in. Community Benefits Agreements Can Help

The article mentions how JMA’s community benefits agreements and other project agreements can promote safe, equitable clean energy development and guaranteeing local benefits (like jobs and improved infrastructure) to garner support among nearby communities.