Blue-Green Alliance Grows: Teamsters leave ANWR coalition!

[Coexist]

http://www.teamster.org/08news/nr_080723_1.asp

Hoffa Rejects 'Drilling Our Way Out' of Energy Crisis, Demands Long-Term Policy Solutions

(Oakland, CA) – Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa said today that working Americans hard hit by rising gas prices and a collapsing economy demand a comprehensive long-term program focused on exploring and developing alternative sources of energy as a solution to the crisis facing our country.

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Hoffa then announced the union’s withdrawal from the ANWR coalition, citing the need to build a green economy that fosters the development of alternative energy sources and creates good union jobs—instead of lining the pockets of big oil tycoons.

Hoffa also said that by investing in green energy solutions, the nation will reap the benefits of curbing its dependence on oil through a revitalized economy with the creation of millions of new jobs in a rapidly growing industry.

“Our economy is in shambles. Gas is climbing to $5 a gallon. The dollar has collapsed. Inflation is on the rise. Americans are seeing their paychecks shrink. Their family health care is being slashed,” Hoffa said. “Finding a long-term solution has a tremendous upside. It will be environmentally friendly and will serve as a much-needed boost to our sagging economy.”

Hoffa also thanked labor’s partners in the environmental movement, who are currently working to reduce emissions from port trucks. He urged the strengthening of the alliance, known as the Coalition for Clean & Safe Ports, to achieve a common goal: Good jobs and clean air.

[Muttocracy]

1. !!!!

[Coexist]

3. I know!

[roguevalley]

2. this is so great. this is wonderful. thank you for posting.

[zbdent]

4. I'm still pissed off that they decided to go with Bush a while back ...

I view things like this with a few grains of salt ...

[Coexist]

5. maybe they were trying to save jobs and realized they were wrong?

[RubyDuby in GA]

6. I would have too except my hubby is a Teamster and so we are getting tons of stuff in the mail

and even robo calls from Jim Hoffa. They are going after John McCain like there is no tomorrow.