Frank Manzo (Illinois Economic Policy Institute) / Lucas Franco (LiUNA MN & ND)

America’s Work Force Union Podcast

English - October 30, 2020 18:09 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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Illinois Economic Policy Institute Policy Director Frank Manzo, IV, was the first of two featured guests today on AWF Union Podcast. Manzo spoke about the need to transition people from nonrenewable energy jobs to clean energy jobs, how climate is impacting infrastructure and investing in clean energy.

LIUNA MN & ND Regional Research Manager Lucas Franco was the second guest on the show today. He discussed clean energy jobs in the upper midwest, political backlash to clean energy jobs and good paying prevailing wage jobs for local workers.