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Biz Mgr Corona : Standing Up for Immigrant Rights

https://ibew11.org/2025/06/standing-up-for-immigrant-rights/

Business Manager Corona discusses IBEW Local 11's stance on protecting immigrant workers' rights and ensuring fair treatment for all union members regardless of immigration status - source: ibew11.org

Amazon Plans Largest Capital investment Ever in PA: $20B for AI, Cloud Computing

https://www.poconorecord.com/story/news/state/2025/06/09/amazon-pa-investment-20-billion/84116906007/

Amazon announces record $20 billion investment in Pennsylvania to expand AI and cloud computing infrastructure, creating thousands of construction and tech jobs across the state - source: poconorecord.com

Pittsburgh Regional Building Trades Council Joins Energy Future PA

https://pennwatch.org/allegheny-conference-pittsburgh-regional-building-trades-council-join-energy-future-pa/#google_vignette

Pittsburgh Regional Building Trades Council partners with Energy Future PA initiative to advance clean energy projects and secure union jobs in Pennsylvania's energy transition - source: pennwatch.org

PA Awards $22.5M In Solar for Schools Grants

https://penncapital-star.com/briefs/pa-awards-22-5-million-in-solar-for-schools-grants-to-help-73-schools-reduce-energy-costs/

Pennsylvania distributes $22.5 million in Solar for Schools grants to 73 educational institutions, helping reduce energy costs while creating construction opportunities for solar installations - source: penncapital-star.com

House Budget Bill Poised to Slash PA Schools' Solar Savings

https://whyy.org/articles/pennsylvania-schools-house-budget-bill-solar/

Proposed Pennsylvania House budget bill threatens to reduce solar energy savings for schools, potentially impacting future renewable energy construction projects in the education sector - source: whyy.org