‘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.”
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.
The route to infrastructure that benefits communities
States and localities will need the full range of tools to recover economically. That calls for federal policies that tap infrastructure-building’s power to boost local jobs and small-business growth, writes national program director Christy Veeder.
Why there’s little sunshine on many economic development deals in Florida — and beyond
In Los Angeles, transparency proved to be important for an economic development deal and contract between the city’s transit authority and a bus manufacturer. But it took a court battle to reveal the details to the public.
Black Workers Matter: How defunding police could create thousands of good jobs for Black communities
Our research shows how divesting from policing could build clean transit systems in Black neighborhoods and create thousands of good jobs in the process.
Harlem’s Rep. Adriano Espaillat secures multiple wins in critical House transportation bill
A five-year bill to improve and increase federal investment in transportation infrastructure programs features our signature good jobs and equity policy, the U.S. Employment Plan.
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.
Can workers organize in the deep South during the pandemic?
A community coalition employs an alternative approach at an Alabama bus plant.
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.