CWA Applauds Confirmation of Dr. Steven Chu

Contact: Candice Johnson, CWA Communications, cjohnson@cwa-union.org

The newly-confirmed Secretary of Energy, Dr. Steven Chu, is a leader whose focus on a cleaner and more independent energy future will create jobs and help boost our economy. 

"Dr. Chu has demonstrated his dedication to improving energy efficiency, developing and implementing new energy technology and diversifying America's current energy sources," says CWA President, Larry Cohen. "These initiatives will add valuable green collar jobs to the American workforce, whether it is through researching new technologies, weatherproofing houses, manufacturing solar panels or wind turbines, or producing energy-efficient cars. The priorities Dr. Chu has laid out for his tenure as Secretary of Energy will ensure a more prosperous and environmentally sound future for America."