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The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · 13h

Under Trump’s leadership, primary #aluminum smelters closing in the U.S.

Good-paying union jobs are at risk and middle-class families can’t keep up with rising power prices if they’re out of work.

Read Dalton Ezell’s experience here: loom.ly/zKz1UTU

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The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · 1d

☀️⚠️Thanks to Trump’s #solar rollback, $7B has been cut from the “Solar for All” program, which was designed to help low and moderate-income families access solar power. Now, installs are projected to drop 57–65%.

And that’s not all. Read our Substack for the deets: https://loom.ly/CAqzy2I

The US Solar Industry is the Latest Victim in Trump’s War on Clean Energy

⚡ Two-Second Update

substack.com

The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · 5d

The U.S. #DOE’s cancellation of nearly $8 billion in funding targeted at states that didn’t vote for Trump is a disgusting and openly partisan attack on working Americans. This threatens what we need most: 👷‍♂️ jobs, 💡 innovation, and ⚡ grid reliability. Read here: https://loom.ly/tlCPaQg

The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · 7d

The GOP chose chaos...again.
Trump and Republicans refused to negotiate and shut down the government instead of preserving affordable health care. Federal workers are without a paycheck until further notice, and essential services are threatened.
Full statement here: https://loom.ly/V5mY4Cc

The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · 8d

Rebranding a windfall for the rich as a ‘Working Families’ benefit doesn’t make it true. Don’t let Trump or the name fool you.
https://loom.ly/nHzV_U4

#bluegreenalliance #cleanenergy #unionjobs #climateequity #frontlinecommunities #TrumpSlump #manufacturingjobs
#cleaneconomy #workerrights

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The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · 9d

🚨 Victory! #AB1280 just passed the California Legislature!
This bill will:
🔹 Cut toxic pollution
🔹 Protect frontline communities
🔹 Create clean tech jobs
Now it’s up to @gavinnewsom.bsky.social — call (916) 445-2841 and tell him to SIGN AB 1280 into law! www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...

The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · 12d

The GOP can’t pass a budget, and now Vought wants to fire workers to distract from its failure. It’s illegal and cruel. Statement here: https://loom.ly/flZk37A

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U.S. Climate Alliance @usclimate.bsky.social · 14d

Today at #ClimateWeekNYC, we announced a major leap toward meeting our collective climate pollution reduction target.

What we’re doing is working – and we’ll keep pressing forward.

➡️ usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...

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The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · 15d

The #InflationReductionAct showed us that clean energy, good jobs, and racial justice can rise together, when everyone has a seat at the table. Read more from @ben-beachy.bsky.social here: loom.ly/5TOD9QY

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The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · 16d

We mourn the loss of our co-founder Leo W. Gerard. He led the @steelworkers.bsky.social for 18 years, the longest serving president. He rejected the false choice between a clean environment and good jobs, an influential force at BGA. ✊🛠️ https://loom.ly/WmBrmDo

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The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · 26d

🚨 Victory! #AB1280 just passed the CA Legislature!
This bill will:
✅ Cut industrial sector emissions
✅ Protect frontline communities
✅ Fund clean tech & good jobs
Call Newsom’s office @ (916) 445-2841 and tell him to SIGN AB 1280 into LAW!!

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The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · 29d

Trump’s war on clean energy is sabotaging U.S. #solarmanufacturing.
New policies are now threatening solar investment, jobs, and our ability to compete in global markets. 📉⚠️ Read our new blog piece by BGA's @tlewis.bsky.social here: loom.ly/Wz8388s

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The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · Sep 8

🔴 Toxic chemicals in our homes aren't affecting everyone equally.

Communities of color face higher exposure to hazardous #indoorchemicals in building materials, leading to higher risks of asthma, cancer, and more.
🏠 Read about the solutions here: https://loom.ly/57XJw2g

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The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · Sep 5

We have a special edition of #TrumpSlump today. Let's take a look at the latest #JobsReport. 📊 Spoiler Alert, it's not great news.

The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · Sep 5

Rep. #millermeeks you claim to back good jobs in Iowa’s wind industry, yet voting for Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” means you voted to put over 50 #Iowa wind-related companies at risk. https://loom.ly/3TpXH6E

In windy Iowa, a GOP lawmaker faces a reckoning over Trump’s clean energy war

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks held her seat by a razor-thin margin in 2024, but could see her support erode because of her vote to end incentives for renewable energy.

www.politico.com

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The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · Sep 3

🔍 Now searchable: 100+ U.S. paint & wallcovering makers + 120+ flooring companies added to our Building Clean U.S. manufacturers database! 🧱🇺🇸 #sustainableproducts buildingclean.org

The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · Sep 1

A union contract is stronger than an employer’s good vibes. #UnionStrong today and every day. #LaborDay

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The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · Aug 29

Workers built this country and we’re taking a stand against billionaires this #LaborDay! #WorkersOverBillionaires. Find a movement near you this weekend: https://loom.ly/R8P3ANE

Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · May Day Strong on Mobilize

Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with May Day Strong.

www.mobilize.us

The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · Aug 29

#LaborDay honors workers 💪
Trump attacks them by slashing wages, busting unions, and silencing voices ❌
We must remember our power is in our solidarity ✊https://loom.ly/yYFwefU

The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · Aug 28

🚀 #SB787 strengthens CA’s ability to lead in environmental policy while delivering high quality jobs. A new Senior Counselor position at the CA Energy Commission will help align decarbonization with job creation and innovation. Let’s get it done! 🛠️🌍 https://loom.ly/BpqkJEE

California SB787 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session

Bill Text (2025-08-20) Energy: equitable clean energy supply chains and industrial policy in California. August 20 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.

legiscan.com

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UAW @uaw.org · Aug 25

@uawregion8.bsky.social has a message for BOSK workers in Glendale, KY, ahead of their union election vote this week: "We've got your back!"

youtu.be/o4Dq5S4GvEI

UAW Region 8: Solidarity with BOSK Workers!

YouTube video by UAW

youtu.be

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The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · Aug 26

📢 Over 600 people showed up to speak truth to power at the #EPA’s #CleanerCars hearing—and 97% opposed the rollbacks on clean vehicle standards and the #EndangermentFinding. A huge turnout and #LeeZeldin is still prioritizing polluters over people. 🔥🚗

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Eos @eos.org · Aug 21

"Regulatory rollbacks are not what American workers and communities need," said Margaretta Veltri, @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social. "Turning way from common-sense standards not only threatens our environment. It puts hundreds of thousands of manufacturing jobs at risk."

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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · Aug 16

Undermining climate policies is a death sentence for workers, especially in low-income communities. By 2045, it means:

❌ 25.5M more asthma attacks
❌ 1.1M more missed school days
❌ Tens of thousands of premature deaths

We demand clean air & safe jobs, NOT profits for the wealthy: seiu.co/4mfDP6X

Endangerment Finding Comment Letter - SEIU

Once again the Trump Administration is putting billionaires over working families. Now he's proposing to destroy key laws that protect public health in order to enrich his oil and gas buddies. Trump i...

seiu.co

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The BlueGreen Alliance @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social · Aug 15

🌞 We’re shedding light on U.S. #solarmanufacturing!

Our new solar supply chain map with @rockymtninst.bsky.social shows where U.S. manufacturing is already glowing 🌟and where it’s missing a spark 💥. Check it out: loom.ly/wZ-Wkso