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AFLCIO Announces 2025 Workers Labor Day: Workers Deserve Freedom, Fairness and Security

The AFL-CIO has announced its 2025 Workers' Labor Day campaign calling for "Freedom, Fairness and Security" for working families. Hundreds of thousands of workers will rally in cities across the country during Labor Day week to demand better working conditions, fair wages, and the right to organize. The campaign emphasizes that workers deserve the protection and power that comes with union membership. Source: aflcio.org

AFLCIO Announces 2025 Workers Labor Day: Workers Deserve Freedom, Fairness and Security
https://aflcio.org/press/releases/afl-cio-announces-workers-labor-day-workers-deserve-week-action

Nearly 1,000 Actions Planned Across US

Unions and progressive organizations are coordinating nearly 1,000 "Workers Over Billionaires" demonstrations across the United States for Labor Day 2025. The May Day Strong coalition is leading the national day of action to protest the Trump administration's policies affecting workers' rights, with events planned in cities and towns nationwide to advocate for working families over wealthy interests. Source: theguardian.com

Nearly 1,000 Actions Planned Across US
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/29/workers-over-billionaires-trump-protest

What to Know About Workers Over Billionaires Labor Day Protests

Anti-Trump administration protesters will take to the streets on Labor Day Monday in worker- and wealth-focused rallies organized by the AFL-CIO and dozens of other groups. The protests focus on challenging policies that favor billionaires over working families, with demonstrations planned to coincide with traditional Labor Day celebrations across the country. Source: axios.com

What to Know About Workers Over Billionaires Labor Day Protests
https://www.axios.com/2025/08/30/workers-over-billionaires-protests-trump-labor-day

Administration Rolls Back Rules Meant to Keep Politics Out of Climate Research

Federal agencies are scaling back scientific integrity policies designed to protect researchers from political interference in climate and environmental studies. The changes affect how federal scientists conduct and communicate research related to energy policy, environmental regulations, and infrastructure planning. Source: washingtonpost.com

Administration Rolls Back Rules Meant to Keep Politics Out of Climate Research
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/08/22/trump-epa-noaa-scientific-integrity-policies/

The Fix for Solar Power Blackouts is Already Here

Grid operators are deploying synchronous compensators and advanced technologies to maintain grid stability as renewable energy sources increase. These rotating machines provide essential grid inertia and frequency control that traditional power plants once supplied, helping prevent blackouts in high-renewable grids. Source: bloomberg.com

The Fix for Solar Power Blackouts is Already Here
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-bottlenecks-blackouts-grid-stability-solar-wind/

How Grid-Enhancing Technologies Are Shaping Planning And Protecting Ratepayers

New York utilities are implementing grid-enhancing technologies to improve transmission efficiency and reliability while reducing costs for ratepayers. These advanced systems optimize power flow, reduce congestion, and enhance grid monitoring capabilities without requiring extensive new infrastructure construction. Source: utilitydive.com

How Grid-Enhancing Technologies Are Shaping Planning And Protecting Ratepayers
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/grid-enhancing-technologies-new-york-electric-grid-planning/758295/

Google Strikes Major Nuclear Power Deal to Fuel AI Data Centers

Google has partnered with Kairos Power to develop 500 megawatts of advanced small modular nuclear reactors by 2035, with the first unit coming online by 2030. The deal represents a major tech company investment in clean, reliable baseload power to meet growing AI and data center energy demands. Source: foxbusiness.com

Google Strikes Major Nuclear Power Deal to Fuel AI Data Centers
https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/google-strikes-major-nuclear-power-deal-fuel-ai-data-centers-50-megawatt-capacity

Patterson : Skilled Trades Are The Ultimate Remote Proof, AI-Resistant Career Path

Industry expert argues that skilled trades offer the most secure career path in an era of automation and remote work, as these jobs require hands-on expertise and physical presence that cannot be replicated by AI or performed remotely. Electrical work, construction, and other trades remain essential and irreplaceable. Source: forconstructionpros.com

Patterson : Skilled Trades Are The Ultimate Remote Proof, AI-Resistant Career Path
https://www.forconstructionpros.com/business/labor-workforce-development/article/22947786/skilled-trades-are-the-ultimate-remoteproof-airesistant-career-path

What Role Does AI Play in Sustainability?

Analysis of artificial intelligence's role in advancing sustainability goals, exploring how major tech companies like Google and IBM are leveraging AI technologies to optimize energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact in data centers and infrastructure projects that employ IBEW members. Source: sustainabilitymag.com

What Role Does AI Play in Sustainability?
https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/google-ibm-what-is-ai-in-sustainability

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