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Domestic Renewable Manufacturing Ramps Up

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The Biden administration invoked the Defense Production Act to ease supply chain issues around solar panels on June 6, while continuing its investigation into possible Chinese trade violations. Taken together, IBEW President Lonnie Stephenson said the suite of executive actions will build America’s energy arsenal and spur domestic energy manufacturing while reducing energy costs, supporting good-paying union jobs, and strengthening U.S. energy independence while maintaining strong labor standards. “The outsourcing of critical American goods like solar panels has weakened supply chains and... Read More

July 2022, Build Back Better!

8M New Jobs Fuel Stronger Employment Market

Nearly 8 million new jobs have been added to the U.S. economy since the end of 2020. This means that employment is nearly matching pre-pandemic levels from two years ago. Construction is among the leading sectors for job growth, and that is only likely to improve as funding for infrastructure projects resulting from the historic new law comes to fruition.Economists predict the job market will return to pre- pandemic levels by the end of 2022.“It’s mindbogglingly fast and sustained growth – well over half a million jobs added per month on average for more than a year,” said Heidi Shierholz, ... Read More

July 2022, Build Back Better!

Biden Administration Plan Would Raise Wages on Federal Projects

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A labor department plan to strengthen federal prevailing wage rules and enforcement under the Davis-Bacon Act would put more money in the pockets of an estimated 1.2 million U.S. construction workers. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said the changes would “help us make sure our skilled workers and wages can’t be undercut” and are especially timely as projects funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law surge nationwide. “Federal dollars should be used to create good jobs in local communities all across our country,” Walsh said. “These proposed regulations are good for workers, good... Read More

July 2022, Build Back Better!

Summer Hospitalizations Hit Peak

https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/COVID-19-summer-hospitalizations-in-New-York-17287042.php

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Source:timesunion.com

The New Normal : NY Cases, Deaths Rise

https://www.lohud.com/story/news/2022/08/08/ny-covid-cases-deaths-rise-is-this-the-new-normal/65395126007

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Source:lohud.com

MPX Vax Clinics Open In Brentwood, Patchogue

https://patch.com/new-york/brentwood-central-islip/suffolk-open-monkeypox-vaccine-clinics-brentwood-patchouge

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