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Facing A Hostile Administration, US Offshore Wind Is in Retreat

US offshore wind faces a 56% decrease in development by 2035 with $114 billion in investments canceled or delayed due to administration policies including a temporary leasing moratorium, 50% tariffs on turbine parts, and early termination of tax credits. Only seven wind farms remain operational or under construction on the East Coast, far short of the Biden administration's original goals. Source: e360.yale.edu

Facing A Hostile Administration, US Offshore Wind Is in Retreat

https://e360.yale.edu/features/east-coast-offshore-wind

Judge Temporarily Blocks Administration Layoffs

A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction blocking the Trump administration from proceeding with planned federal workforce layoffs, providing relief to government employees and unions amid ongoing government shutdown concerns.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Administration Layoffs

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/trump-administration-government-shutdown-israel-hamas-october-15-2025-live-updates/4002125/

An Immediate End to the Shutdown: The Working People Weekly List

The AFL-CIO calls for an immediate end to the government shutdown in its Working People Weekly List, highlighting the impact on federal workers, union members, and essential services across the country.

An Immediate End to the Shutdown: The Working People Weekly List

https://aflcio.org/2025/10/10/immediate-end-shutdown-working-people-weekly-list

Unions Begin to Feel Strain

Labor unions in the Oak Ridge and Anderson County area are experiencing growing pressure from the ongoing government shutdown, as members face uncertainty about pay, benefits, and job security during the extended closure.

Unions Begin to Feel Strain

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/oak-ridge-anderson/labor-unions-beginstrain-of-government-shutdown/51-01ea5b2d-934c-4643-86a8-3930ee0c776f

Trade Workers Who Voted for President Now Feel Betrayed

Skilled trades workers who supported President Trump in the election are expressing feelings of betrayal as administration policies and the government shutdown directly impact their livelihoods, union protections, and job prospects.

Trade Workers Who Voted for President Now Feel Betrayed

https://substack.perfectunion.us/p/these-trades-workers-voted-for-trump

Union Electrician, Navy Vet Joins Democratic Primary

A union electrician and Navy veteran has entered the Democratic primary race to challenge incumbent Rep. Chris Smith, bringing a working-class perspective and labor advocacy experience to the congressional campaign in New Jersey.

Union Electrician, Navy Vet Joins Democratic Primary

https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/union-electrician-navy-veteran-joins-democratic-primary-to-take-on-chris-smith/

Local's $5M Hall Nears Completion

IBEW Local 280's new $5 million union hall in Redmond is approaching completion, providing modern meeting spaces, training facilities, and administrative offices to better serve electricians and members in the region.

Local's $5M Hall Nears Completion

https://nwlaborpress.org/2025/10/ibew-local-280s-5-million-redmond-hall-nears-completion/