NBC — Two of President Joe Biden’s prevailing priorities — fighting climate change and protecting workers — are colliding as his administration prepares a sweeping, green reboot of the U.S. economy.
“The clean tech sector as a whole, whether you’re talking about renewable energy or other clean technologies, is typically lower-wage, nonunion jobs — and that has to change,” said Anna Fendley, regulatory director for United Steelworkers, which endorsed Biden and whose million-plus membership includes oil and gas workers.
Learn about the labor issues that have to be solved before a green nation is viable at NBC News.
