Category Archives: energy
Canada pleased by pipeline progress
TransCanada’s proposed changes draw praise
There’s momentum building in support of the new route for the Keystone XL Pipeline, as the editorial yesterday in Canada’s “Globe and Mail” highlights.
Approval was delayed when President Obama refused to be pressed into signing off on the project when Republicans tried to force his hand, noting that to do so before final decisions were made about the route would likely open up lawsuits that would possibly further delay the construction.
Meanwhile, TransCanada has quietly pressed ahead with plans to build “to the border” (without securing the politically volatile crossing permit) at the same time as they’ve been working with Nebraska to find a viable alternative route that protects the Sand Hills region of Ogallala aquifer. Click on the map to the right if you want a better view of the area in question. Read the rest of this entry
President Obama’s Directive to Expedite Portion of Keystone XL Pipeline
March 22, 2012
Contact: Jay Lederer (202) 778-2626
jlederer@iuoe.org
Statement by
International Union of Operating Engineers General President James T. Callahan
on
President Obama’s Directive to Expedite Portion of
Keystone XL Pipeline
President Obama’s announcement today that he will expedite approval for a portion of the Keystone XL pipeline is an important, albeit long overdue step towards upgrading our country’s pipeline infrastructure. In addition, it will create the kind of high-paying, skilled jobs that are so vital to our economy. The Operating Engineers are hopeful that today’s action by President Obama will quickly translate into real work Read the rest of this entry
Obama Administration’s Decision to Deny the Keystone XL Pipeline Permit
January 18, 2012
Contact: Jay Lederer (202) 778-2626 jlederer@iuoe.org
Statement by
International Union of Operating Engineers General President James T. Callahan
on
Obama Administration’s Decision to Deny
the Keystone XL Pipeline Permit
Today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of State to withhold approval of the Keystone XL pipeline is a blow to America’s construction workers. As the sector hardest hit by the recession and one that still grapples with an unemployment rate of 16%, this project could have been a lifeline to thousands of unemployed Operating Engineers.
The IUOE is deeply disappointed in the Administration’s decision. We will continue to work with our partners in labor and the industry to bring vital energy projects online and to create the kind of high-paying, skilled jobs that are so vital to our economy, our members and their families.
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The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) represents more than 400,000 members in 123 local unions across the U.S. and Canada, including operating engineers who work as heavy equipment operators, mechanics, surveyors in the construction industry; stationary engineers in building and industrial maintenance; nurses and other health care workers; and public employees.
Jobs Can’t Wait, Keystone XL edition.
The lies being spread about Keystone XL reveal how desperate opponents are to confuse the public
Minnesota Laborers continue to fight for the Keystone XL Pipeline and the 20,000 direct and 120,000 indirect jobs it will bring to our members and our region. The Department of State is set to formally reject the Keystone XL Pipeline project application today. This decision was the dominant topic in today’s earlier White House press briefing.
