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Lansing Local 665 helped pass ordinance amendment using weighted scoring system for public construction projects, prioritizing quality training, safety programs, and worker benefits over simply lowest cost.
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Over 200 workers at nuclear manufacturer Framatome voted 118-64 to join Seattle Local 77 after fast-paced organizing campaign focused on better benefits, wages, and working conditions.
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A redevelopment plan for the former Hartford Trade School building at 110 Washington Street would create approximately 57 affordable and workforce housing units through a $33.6 million project by Arch Communities and Boston Communities. The 1928 building, which has been used as a city warming center, is pending approval from the city council and environmental reviews, with construction potentially starting in spring 2026. Source: courant.com
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Hartford's PeoplesBank Arena officially reopened following a major renovation aimed at transforming the downtown venue into a modern sports and entertainment hub. Upgrades include new seating, premium suites, enhanced rigging capabilities, and improved concourse technology, with Stevie Nicks headlining the first concert on Saturday. Source: hartfordbusiness.com
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Seven Connecticut technical high schools are slated to receive solar installations through a collaboration with the Connecticut Green Bank, delivering 4.6 megawatts of clean energy and $5.9 million in lifetime cost savings. The projects will include workforce development components offering classroom and onsite education to students, with a groundbreaking event scheduled for October 29 at Howell Cheney Technical High School in Manchester. Source: yahoo.com
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