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| Energy and Environmental Contact: | Media and Press Contact: |
| Cristina Marquez | Gretchen Newsom |
| Environmental Organizer | Political Director |
| tel 858-569-8900, ext. 109 | tel 858-569-8900, ext. 110 |
California Builders Say Sempra’s Green Projects in Mexico Will Cost 15,000 U.S. JobsJuly 19, 2011 - California builders say San Diego-based Sempra Energy’s plan to build green energy projects in Mexico is stealing American jobs. |
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Sempra Energy Proposal Could Cost as Many as 15,000 U.S. Jobs with California Hardest HitJuly 13, 2011 - By Cesar Diaz State Building and Construction Trades Council of California According to a recent report, Sempra Energy’s plan to offshore green energy production to Mexico would... Read more |
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Sierra Club San Diego Chapter Selects Former IBEW 569 Business Manager Al Shur for Environmental "FEAT" AwardJuly 4, 2011 - One June 21st, the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club hosted it annual awards dinner, bringing together elected officials, dignitaries, community activists, Sierra Club members and... Read more |
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36 Ways Unions Have Improved Your LifeJune 26, 2011 - Let's get one thing straight... Employers and Corporations did not feel generous and decide to give you two days off every week to have a social/personal life. (We now call them... Read more |
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Keeping track of wages: The US Labor Department has an app for that! |
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Green Projects Lead the Way in Creating Union Electrical Jobs and Sustainable Solutions for San DiegansJune 19, 2011 - From electric vehicles to solar energy and water reclamation, San Diego’s rapidly growing green economy is creating middle-class career opportunities for electricians who are members... Read more |
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Earn while you learn: 100 Years of Apprenticeship |
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IBEW Local 569 Union PicnicJune 14, 2011 - Join us Saturday, June 18th at Santee Lakes for the Local 569 Union Picnic!WHAT: IBEW 569 PicnicWHEN: Saturday, June 18th from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.WHERE: Santee Lakes park. For... Read more |
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CA Construction Workers to Sempra: Keep Green Jobs in the USAMay 12, 2011 - State Building & Construction Trades Council of California, AFL-CIO BUILDING TRADES NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2011 CONTACT: Cesar Diaz, 916-690-5330 Jennifer Badgley... Read more |
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Local 569 Supports Senator Kehoe's Bill to Put Transit Over Freeway ExpansionMay 12, 2011 - IBEW Local 569 thanks Senator Kehoe for introducing SB 468 to put transit before freeway expansion.California has a long history of struggling with air pollution from automotive... Read more |
