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Marisa Elena Duarte @mwhitehorse.bsky.social · 13h

Critical tech colleagues, see the worker rights supported by @chipscommunities.bsky.social Chips Communities United as well as environmental impacts of the semiconductor industry as reflected in a generation of advocacy by Center for Environmental Public Oversight. cpeo.org

Center For Public Environmental Oversight

The Center for Public Environmental Oversight (CPEO) promotes and facilitates public participation in the oversight of environmental activities at federal facilities, private "Superfund" sites, and Brownfields.

cpeo.org

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CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · 5d

📧 📬 Interested in staying informed on the latest news with CCU, the semiconductor industry, and more?
Then sign up for the CCU Newsletter: chipscommunitiesunited.org/newsletter-s...

CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · 5d

📣 LAST CALL to register for Dark Side of the Chip Conference in #Phoenix!
Registration closes at 5pm today ➡ bit.ly/DarkSideofth...
#DarkSideoftheChip #ChipsAct #chipscommunities #techjobs #pfas #environment

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CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · 6d

1️⃣ DAY LEFT to register for Dark Side of the Chip
Conference in #Phoenix!

Registration closes tomorrow!
Register Today ➡ bit.ly/DarkSideofth...

#DarkSideoftheChip #ChipsAct #chipscommunities

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CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · 7d

Forbes ranks #Micron as top company for tech workers. But is that true?
"CHIPS Communities United... called Micron’s contract with the state to build the plants a vague commitment to any promises of workers’ rights."
Read the full article ⤵️

Forbes ranks Micron as top company for tech workers. But is that true?

CLAY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — As politicians, corporate executives, and the wary public anticipate the future Micron plant in Clay, Forbes updated its annual list of “the best employers for te…

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CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · 7d

2️⃣ DAYS LEFT to register for Dark Side of the Chip Conference in #Phoenix!

It’s also the 1st conf ever (that we know of) to address the impact of the #semiconductor industry on US workers, communities, and the environment.

Registration closes this Friday, so don’t wait.
➡ bit.ly/DarkSideofth...

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CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · 8d

Be a part of making #semiconductor manufacturing a high-road industry by joining us in Phoenix on Oct 8th! (3/3)

Click here to register for Dark Side of the Chip Conference: bit.ly/DarkSideoftheChip

The Semiconductor Con: The Dark Side of the Chip

A one-day conference on the semiconductor industry's impact on the environment and workers and how we can organize so it benefits all of us.

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CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · 8d

"Within a year, though, her body was telling her a different story. Chronic rashes, nosebleeds, and crushing fatigue became her new normal...." (2/3)

Read the full story here: jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...

#HealthandSafety #Semiconductor #CHIPSAct #ChronicPain

The Dark Side of the Chip - Confined Space

By Chip Hughes When Maria, a 32-year-old technician in Phoenix, first started at the sprawling TSMC fab, she thought she had landed a dream job. The recruiter promised steady hours, solid pay, and t...

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CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · 8d

"When Maria, a 32-year-old technician in Phoenix, first started at the sprawling #TSMC fab, she thought she had landed a dream job. The recruiter promised steady hours, solid pay, and the pride of helping power America’s “chipmaking comeback.” (1/3)

#CHIPSAct #Semiconductor

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ASU Center for Work and Democracy @cwd-asu.bsky.social · 9d

Location Change!

The “Dark Side of the Chip,” a one-day conference hosted by @chipscommunities.bsky.social , will now be hosted at 435 S 3rd Ave.

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CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · 14d

@stand.earth's research on #Microsoft data centers is out and it’s 😬
💡 Huge energy demand (as much as New England by 2030)
⛽️ Fossil fuel reliance (most data centers in states with ≥50% FF grids)
🏫 Local impacts
Learn more & take action: stand.earth/microsoft-ai

#AI #Tech #FossilFuels

Global Ramifications, Local Impact – Microsoft’s AI Pollution Footprint - Stand.earth

By using the best available data on Microsoft’s AI expenditures and growth trajectory, as well as by examining the company’s energy providers and current investments in energy procurement, this report...

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ASU Center for Work and Democracy @cwd-asu.bsky.social · 26d

@chipscommunities.bsky.social presents: the DARK SIDE OF THE CHIP, a one-day conference surrounding the semiconductor industry's impact on workers and the environment and how folks can organize so it benefits all of us. Learn more about the event and RSVP here: bit.ly/DarkSideofth...

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CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · Sep 8

Register now for The #Semiconductor Con: The Dark Side of the Chip, a one-day conference on the semiconductor industry's impact on the #environment and workers and how we can organize so it benefits all of us.

➡️ bit.ly/DarkSideofth...

#ChipsAct #TechJobs #Phoenix #Arizona

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Join us on October 8 for the Dark Side of the Chip, a conference hosted by ASU’s Center for Work and
Democracy and CHIPS Communities United. This event will bring together experts and activists to discuss the impact of the microelectronics boom and share bold strategies for winning reforms that ensure semiconductor manufacturing benefits everyone, not just executives and shareholders.
Register here: https://bit.ly/DarkSideoftheChip
Please contact info@chipscommunitiesunited.org with any questions.

CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · Aug 28

US #taxpayers just bought 10% of #Intel, the largest US #semiconductor manufacturer.
What did we get in return?
➡ Check out intel-layoffs.org for more information.

#CHIPSAct #Tech

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What did we get in return?
Check out intel-layoffs.org for more information.

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CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · Aug 28

Check out the new report from @uawregion6.bsky.social
⚡Organize, Industrialize, #Decarbonize! A #ProWorker, #GreenIndustrialPolicy for #California ⚡ lays out a strategic vision to create tens of thousands of green, #unionjobs and lower the cost of #cleanenergy.

www.uawregion6.org/s/Reg6_white...

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CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · Aug 19

"Micron is making a lot of great promises and a lot of it is worded as good faith effort. So what we're asking for is just to have more concrete, enforceable agreements," said Khadeejah Ahmad from Jobs to Move America.

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#Micron #CNY #Semiconductor #CHIPSAct

Public comment period closes on Micron's megafab project amid transparency concerns

The pubic comment period for Micron's draft environmental impact statement on its planned megafab in Clay has ended.

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CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · Aug 18

ICYMI: #CHIPSAct Turns 3: Our Coalition Director, Judith Barish, explains how the once-in-a-generation promise of the CHIPS and Science Act has failed spectacularly to deliver.

Check out the blog post here⤵️
chipscommunitiesunited.org/news/the-tra...

The Tragedy of the CHIPS and Science Act - CHIPS Communities United

CHIPS Communities United’s Coalition Director, Judith Barish, explains how the once-in-a-generation promise of the CHIPS and Science Act has failed spectacularly to deliver.

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CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · Aug 7

Learn how you can get involved in a Chips Community near you.
chipscommunitiesunited.org

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CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · Aug 7

In Peoria, AZ, neighbors packed the city council meeting to demand transparency and accountability from Amkor.

Photos of hundreds of people sitting in chairs at city council. In the center of the image is a woman with short red heair holding a sign that says "community first."

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CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · Aug 7

In #NewAlbany #OH and #RioRancho #NM, local residents are installing #airmonitors so they can document the impact of industrial operations on the community's #air quality. #Intel #LickingCounty

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CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · Aug 7

In #Chandler #AZ, local organizations asked the city council to stop #Intel from poisoning our water. #PFAS

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CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · Aug 7

In #Syracuse NY, residents packed a town hall meeting to call on #Micron to create good jobs.

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CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · Aug 7

The #CHIPSAct led to a boom in new #semiconductor factories, but it didn’t provide the protection neighbors and workers were hoping for. Fortunately, local #CHIPScommunities are taking action to protect their families and neighborhoods. Check them out!

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CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · Aug 6

The CHIPS Act is failing to live up to its potential but YOU can take action. Join us and stay informed: chipscommunitiesunited.org

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CHIPS Communites United @chipscommunities.bsky.social · Aug 6

Image of components of chips and the USA flag folded on the right side. Text says: The CHIPS Act promised to boost domestic research and development (R&D). Last we heard, there was no movement at the PRISM project, which was supposed to research ways to keep the public safe from toxic forever chemicals.

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