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Wisconsin became the first state where major utilities committed to union labor for renewable energy projects, creating thousands of good-paying jobs. Now, 50,000 workers are partnering with developers to build the state's clean energy future from the ground up.
Thirty high school seniors across western Wisconsin will receive $500 each for demonstrating kindness in their communities. The scholarships reward students who make positive impacts through their actions and character.
Three major renewable energy projects are now under construction in Wisconsin, bringing 310 megawatts of new solar and wind power plus battery storage to the state. The projects will create hundreds of good-paying union jobs while strengthening the energy grid.
Wisconsin lawmakers just introduced a groundbreaking bill to power the entire state with 100% clean energy by 2050. If passed, Wisconsin would join three neighboring states already leading the clean energy revolution.
After a tornado tore through Ringle, Wisconsin, the community rallied with such force that one home lost its roof and was nearly rebuilt within days. Local restaurants, churches, and volunteers from across central Wisconsin proved that disaster can bring out the best in people.
While the U.S. exits the Paris Climate Agreement, Wisconsin utilities are doubling down on clean energy with major solar, wind, and battery projects. Wisconsin Public Service has already slashed emissions by 56% since 2005 and just launched the state's first large-scale battery storage facility.
After a legal battle, Wisconsin secured $25 million in federal funding to build 42 new electric vehicle charging stations across the state. The stations will serve communities from Hayward to Racine, keeping Wisconsin competitive in the clean energy transition.
Door County, Wisconsin is getting a fast-charging electric vehicle station that will make the popular tourist destination more accessible to EV drivers. The $436,000 investment is part of a statewide network helping 43,200 electric vehicle owners travel freely across Wisconsin.
Wisconsin is building 78 new electric vehicle charging stations with $78 million in federal funding, ensuring drivers are never more than 50 miles from a quality charger. The state DOT is focusing two-thirds of stations in northern Wisconsin to boost tourism and ease range anxiety for EV owners.
While many companies fight unionization, Otis Worldwide's CEO credits her union workers with creating predictability and stronger safety standards. At a time when public approval of unions hits 68%, she's proving labor partnerships can be a competitive advantage.
When temperatures plunged to -4°F in Madison, Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin shut down but the city's 62 electric buses kept running. Just four years after electric buses failed miserably in the cold, new technology is proving that zero-emission transit can handle brutal Midwestern winters.
A nonprofit just launched free tools that reveal what employers pay to fight workplace organizing—and it could level the playing field for millions of workers. For the first time, employees can see exactly which consultants their company might hire and what it could cost to resist their union.
Workers at Rockstar Games have formed the company's first labor union, representing employees across all five UK offices. The Rockstar Game Workers Union is fighting for better working conditions and defending 31 members who were fired last year.
Two cousins from Wisconsin who had never met discovered they were neighbors in Florida when one spotted the other on a local news broadcast. Their chance reunion led to a friendship that lasted over a decade.
Three major renewable energy projects are now under construction across Wisconsin, set to power 100,000 homes while creating over 450 good-paying jobs. The solar, wind, and battery storage facilities mark a major step forward in meeting the state's growing electricity needs.
Support for labor unions just hit a 60-year high as workers look for protection in an uncertain economy. Nearly half of Americans now want unions to have more influence, signaling a major shift in workplace attitudes.
The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union of Ghana just won national recognition for championing labor rights and workplace harmony. With 95,000 members strong, this union is proving that fighting for fair treatment leads to real progress.
Alliant Energy is building one of Wisconsin's largest wind farms, a $730 million project that will power 100,000 homes while saving customers $463 million over 35 years. The Columbia County project proves clean energy is becoming both more affordable and more efficient than ever before.
Nearly 4,000 Volkswagen workers in Tennessee just voted 96% to approve their first union contract, marking a historic breakthrough for labor organizing in the American South. The four-year deal brings significant wage increases, lower healthcare costs, and stronger job protections to a region where unions have struggled for decades.
Labor unions across Oregon have joined forces to create Climate Jobs Oregon, ensuring the clean energy transition puts working families first. The coalition aims to build a homegrown renewable energy economy with good-paying union jobs while tackling climate change and inequality.
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