February 2024 - Work Environment Council

Jersey Renews Coalition and Labor Allies Call on Legislative Leadership to Continue Support for Offshore Wind

The Jersey Renews Coalition and labor allies submitted a letter co-signed by 17 labor unions and labor advocate organizations to Senate President Scutari and Assembly Speaker Coughlin calling for continued, strong support for the development of offshore wind in New Jersey. The letter demonstrated broad support for offshore wind from unions representing workers in building and construction trades, service sectors, manufacturing, and the public sector. Read more here from Insider NJ.

Empowering American labor: A clean energy revolution to combat climate change

OP-ED by William Sproule is the executive secretary-treasurer of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters; Debra Coyle is executive director of the New Jersey Work Environment Council and co-coordinator of Jersey Renews. The recent winter weather events served as a stark preview of the challenges we can anticipate in a changing climate. From the bitter cold snaps that gripped the U.S., exacerbating respiratory issues, to the unprecedented snowstorms and freezing conditions, Mother Nature’s impact during the winter months was particularly harsh. Amidst this winter challenge, it is crucial to acknowledge that climate change is not confined to summer concerns. Winter brings its own set of issues, especially for those with respiratory illnesses. A warming planet leads to more extreme and unpredictable weather patterns and can affect air quality, making breathing difficult, especially for individuals with preexisting conditions, during the winter months. Read the op-ed in ROI here.

Monthly Archives: February 2024

Jersey Renews Coalition and Labor Allies Call on Legislative Leadership to Continue Support for Offshore Wind

Empowering American labor: A clean energy revolution to combat climate change