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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Raid on Hospital Violates International Agreements, Endangering Aid Workers, Patients and Troops |
| By: Derrick Crowe Tuesday September 8, 2009 8:15 am |
Apparently U.S. forces in Afghanistan hadn’t had enough outrage from the Afghanistan public after blowing up two fuel tanks surrounded by civilians, because the soldiers operating as part of ISAF went and raided a hospital, violating both the Geneva Conventions and agreements governing interactions between the military and humanitarian organizations.KABUL (Reuters) – U.S.
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