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The following is excerpted from a Chicago Sun-Times op-ed by Sean McGarvey, president of the North America’s Building Trades Unions:
“There are many times when a state legislature must act to preserve existing industry, maintain solid-middle class jobs, and avoid negative long-term economic consequences. Illinois is at such a decision point about the future of its best-in-the-nation nuclear energy fleet, which directly and indirectly employs 28,000 people.”
“…half of Illinois’ nuclear plants are in danger of closing prematurely. That would mean losing premier employers that pay real middle-class wages, treat their work forces well, pay taxes on time… “
“The recently introduced Illinois Low Carbon Portfolio Standard (LCPS) … would help to preserve these plants, as well as one of Illinois’ leading industries that drives middle-class jobs and economic growth for the state.”
“The LCPS is market-based and will keep family-sustaining wages here in Illinois.”
“At the community level, the presence of a nuclear plant in a town means generation not just of electricity, but of jobs, business in the local restaurants, support for the police force, the fire department, the little league baseball teams – the list goes on.”
“If Illinois’ nuclear power fleet is shuttered, it will not just affect economics, or plant employees, or communities around the plants, or even shareholders of a company – it affects Illinois’ future opportunities for generations to come.”
“It is hugely important that Illinois’ legislators and voters alike understand the deep and broad-ranging value of nuclear energy, as well as the long-term economic ramifications of nuclear plant closures while considering the LCPS.”
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Tuesday, Apr 14, 15 @ 12:43 pm
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