Let's Get to Work: Climate Change, Infrastructure and Innovation

Next week, more than 1,600 union members and environmentalists from around the country will be discussing economic, environmental and democracy issues at the BlueGreen Alliance's annual Good Jobs, Green Jobs conference in Washington, DC.

On Monday, April 15, CWA President Larry Cohen will be on a panel addressing the need for a broad progressive movement to address climate change and create good jobs. In addition to Cohen, the panel will include Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune, USW President Leo Gerard and SEIU Executive Vice President Mike Fishman. After the panel, a break out session by state will focus on mapping out the next steps that are needed to link environmental and labor groups on key state and local issues.

Workshop panels will also feature CWAers from Virginia, Texas, Florida, California, DC, Maryland and Minnesota.

On Tuesday, participants will hear from House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.

For more information go to www.greenjobsconference.org/.