Be One in a Million: Sign the Petition to Build America

America was the first to put a man on the moon and to build a super-highway system. But today, we can no longer be assured of crossing bridges safely or protecting our families from failing dams or levees. Add your voice to the petition and urge Congress to make building America a national priority. GO »

Make a Call to Build America

Through 100,000 member-to-member telephone conversations about the election, the men and women who build America have helped thousands of fellow members get off the sidelines and onto the frontlines. Join the next effort and make a difference from the comfort of your home. GO »

Fight for Your Country: Register to Vote

If you don't fight for America, who will? Here's a simple online form to help you register to vote. GO »

Get the LiUNA! Look

Let everyone know you build America. Get the LiUNA! look today with union-made LiUNA! t-shirts, stickers, caps, and more. GO »

Good Jobs and the Economy

We must have real long term economic stimulus that creates jobs building America and restores our nation’s competitiveness in the global economy. By building America, America’s workers can build stronger, healthier and better lives for themselves and their families. With a recession threatening in many areas of the country, getting our economy back on track by creating good jobs is more important than ever.

Our priority for public funding must be that any jobs created are an investment in American workers. For every billion dollars in federal infrastructure investment – in America’s basics -48,000 good jobs can be created.

Creating Good Jobs by Taking Care of the Basics

Let’s get our priorities straight – infrastructure investment in America's bridges, highways, and public schools will generate an estimated 47,500 jobs for every billion dollars invested. Due to neglect needs now are estimated at $1.6 trillion – an enormous sum, but less than current tax breaks for the rich or a misguided foreign policy.

Green Jobs

There is a tremendous potential to create good construction jobs, also known as green jobs, in energy efficiency, wind energy development, and biofuel development. LIUNA has partnered with the Apollo Alliance in calling for investment in green jobs and energy for the future. Training programs are needed to develop skills in the installation of energy efficient building features. Thousands of green construction jobs can be created by retro-fitting municipal buildings across the U.S. for greater energy efficiency.

Resources

Investing in U. S. Infrastructure Promoting Economic Stimulus and Growth. Economic Policy Institute.

Senate Democrats' Budget Strengthens the Economy by Creating Jobs Right Here at Home. Democratic Caucus's Senate Journal.

Greener Pathways: Jobs and Workforce Development in the Clean Energy Economy. Apollo Alliance.

The Economic Benefits of Public Transit: Essential Support for a Strong Economy. Transportation Riders United.

The world economy is moving -- Can America keep up? American Public Transportation Association.

U.S. Senate hears wind leaders in meeting. UPI.