The Arkansas chapter of Sierra Club is yet another group to lend its voice in support of the Employee Free Choice Act. But what does an environmental organization have to do with labor law reform? Sierra Club’s regional representative in Arkansas, Glen Hooks, says it’s all about green jobs- and the ability of unions to help create an eco-friendly economy.
“The Sierra Club supports the Employee Free Choice Act because we know that a green jobs revolution is going to take a well-trained workforce,” said Hooks. “And we know that a well-trained workforce happens with unions.”
Sierra Club is supportive of this legislation on both a national and local level. In Arkansas, Hooks has participated in several events to support the Employee Free Choice Act. Back in April, Hooks spoke at a letter drop event at Senator Lincoln’s office in Little Rock in support of the bill.
“The Employee Free Choice Act is going to benefit workers, environmentalists and the entire United States,” he said.
The Arkansas AFL-CIO would like to thank the Arkansas chapter of Sierra Club for their support!
To see Glen Hooks talk about why the Employee Free Choice Act matters for Sierra Club and environmentalists, click here.
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Thank you to the Arkansas Chapter of the Sierra Club for your support of the Employee Free Choice Act.
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