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CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS APPLAUDS GOV. PRITZKER’S CALL FOR CLEAN ENERGY LEGISLATION, SUPPORT FOR NUCLEAR FLEET
Coalition calls for strong labor standards to ensure Illinois’ clean energy future is built by union workers.
CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS NAMES JOE DUFFY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO CONTINUE PUSH FOR PRO-CLIMATE, PRO-WORKER AGENDA
A native of Northbrook, Illinois, Duffy has deep experience in Illinois politics, issue advocacy and campaigns.
CLIMATE JOBS ILLINOIS: LAST-MINUTE FUNDING FOR NEW RECS LACKS STRONG LABOR STANDARDS, EQUITY PROVISIONS
CJI called for the Illinois state legislature to reject an 11th hour attempt to allow more ratepayer dollars to fund additional renewable energy credits without strong labor standards or adequate equity provisions.
Voices for Climate Jobs
“Building wind turbines has provided my family a roof over our heads, food on the table and a cleaner tomorrow.”
“The Model T helped create the middle class by providing workers with a pathway to good wages and benefits in a union. I look forward to building the next generation of automobiles in the electric vehicle industry.”
“Without the state acting, my good-paying job and the progress we’ve made to cut emissions will end as quickly as a flip of a switch.”