Category: Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC (June 17, 2021) –Senator Whitehouse introduced legislation directing significant federal resources to coal miners and power plant workers impacted by facility closures and the transition away from coal. Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO President James Slevin released the following statement in support of Senator Whitehouse’s Save Our Future Act: “No one…

WASHINGTON, DC (MAY 4, 2021) – As the Biden administration considers federal resources for coal workers and their communities, the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) and the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) urge a set of comprehensive supports estimated to cost between $33 billion over 25 years to $83 billion over 15 years. The…

WASHINGTON, DC (APRIL 23, 2021) – Today the White House Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization released initial plans regarding economic support for coal communities. Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO President James Slevin today released the following statement in reaction to the report: “The policy framework is…

WASHINGTON, DC (MARCH 15, 2021) – Today, The American Legion with funding from the Lumina Foundation unveiled a report, The Future of Credentialing of Servicemembers and Veterans: Leveraging Partners, Policies and Resources, offering recommendations to help educators, employers, veterans and servicemembers translate skills earned in the military into post-military career opportunities. The Utility Workers Union…

WASHINGTON, DC (FEBRUARY 4, 2021) – Today, the PRO Act was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation reforms labor laws by amending the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and strengthens workers’ ability to bargain with employers. Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO President James Slevin released the following statement today in…

WASHINGTON, DC (FEBRUARY 3, 2021) – Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO director of renewable energy, Jim Harrison today was appointed to advise Governor Whitmer on worker-focused climate solutions as part of the Council on Climate Solutions. Committee members will support implementation of the MI Healthy Climate Plan introduced by the governor in September…

WASHINGTON, DC (JANUARY 27, 2021) – Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO President James Slevin today released the following statement in reaction to the Biden administration’s executive order establishing the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization: “Due to powerful economic forces, demand for coal has been down for…

WASHINGTON, DC (JANUARY 21, 2021) – President Biden yesterday fired National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Peter Robb, an anti-union official. Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO President James Slevin today released the following statement in reaction to the decision: “It’s very meaningful that one of President Biden’s first decisions on his first…

WASHINGTON, DC (JANUARY 19, 2020) – Today, Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) President James Slevin released the following statement ahead of Inauguration Day. “The violence that took place earlier this month at the United States Capitol was stoked by racist and hateful rhetoric from a group of individuals who put their own best interests…

WASHINGTON, DC (DECEMBER 16, 2020) – Today Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) President James Slevin released the following statement in response the anticipated nomination of Jennifer Granholm as the next Secretary of Energy. “The stakes are high for America’s energy workforce over the next several years and we look forward to working closely with…