union jobs
Coverage of union jobs in the Nexus archive.
- Candidate Q&A: State House District 45 – Kalehua Kaʻōpua
Kalehua Kaʻōpua, a candidate for State House District 45, pledges to advocate for permanently affordable housing in community trust, union jobs with prevailing wages, and accessible mental health support.
- AFL-CIO skeptical of government AI stake
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler expressed skepticism about a proposal for AI firms to cede equity to the Trump administration to distribute returns among Americans. The union federation plans to prioritize state and local AI legislation and use AI as a key issue in upcoming elections, emphasizing union involvement in data center construction and responsible infrastructure development.
- ‘Not on my watch': NJ Gov. Sherrill unveils crackdown on AI data centers driving up energy bills for residents
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill introduced a plan to regulate AI data centers, which are driving up energy costs, straining the power grid, and increasing water consumption. The strategy includes requiring data centers to fund their own energy infrastructure, mandating transparency in resource use, establishing community benefit agreements, and promoting union jobs with prevailing wages. Data centers accounted for 70% of projected energy demand growth last year, with some facilities consuming 300 megawatts.