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In October, the presidents of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the Laborers International Union of North America and the International Union of Operating Engineers signed a national tri-trade solar agreement governing the construction of utility-scale solar projects, making it easier for developers, contractors and unions to bring critical renewable energy generation online to power America\u2019s communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe members of our three unions have been key to the growth of utility-scale solar power for years now, and this agreement solidifies our role as leaders in this industry,\u201d said IBEW International President Kenneth W. Cooper. \u201cIt will streamline the process of bringing large-scale solar projects onto the grid while ensuring they are done on time and under budget by experienced, skilled trades workers.\u201d<\/p>\n

The agreement, which will cover all of the United States except for California, delineates each union\u2019s responsibilities on solar projects, making it easier for organized labor and solar developers to partner in building out this rapidly growing energy sector.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Act and the Inflation Reduction Act represent the largest investment in clean-energy infrastructure and technology in our nation’s history, and our three unions are committed to building it with skilled, union labor,\u201d said Cooper. \u201cThis tri-trade solar agreement will help lead us to a cleaner energy future while ensuring that green jobs remain good, family-sustaining jobs for the foreseeable future.\u201d<\/p>\n

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