Two Chinese companies have agreed to manufacture in America, instead of in China, a significant portion of the wind turbines needed for a Texas wind farm. The deal is a result of white collar Chinese executives negotiating with blue collar union officers to create green collar jobs in the U.S. The agreement defies stereotypes about unions as constantly combative, excessively expensive and environmentally challenged. The United Steelworkers union, which struck the deal, has a track record of engaging with enlightened CEOs for mutual benefit. It has a long green history. And it has worked to return off-shored jobs to the U.S.
What’s Green, White and Blue? American Jobs |
| By: Leo W. Gerard Tuesday August 10, 2010 9:13 am |
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Getting America’s Trade Policy Back on Track |
| By: Andrew Romanoff Thursday April 15, 2010 10:12 am |
Yesterday, I toured the plant of Springs Fabrication, Inc. in Colorado Springs, CO — a success story in an industry that has too few. American manufacturers and the jobs they produce will continue to disappear unless and until we reform our trade policy.
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