NYRI receives union endorsement
ALBANY – New York Regional Interconnect has been endorsed by Unions for Jobs and the Environment (UJAE), a group consisting of 12 unions in the energy, transportation, construction and other industries.
UJAE member unions include the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Utility Workers Union of America and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Combined, they represent more than 3.2 million workers.
UJAE president Bill Cunningham has announced support of the proposed 190-mile, 1,200 megawatt electrical transmission line project and has begun lobbying federal and state lawmakers on NYRI’s behalf.
According to NYRI President Chris Thompson, the endorsement came as a result of efforts by the company to garner support from civic, labor and business organizations.
“More and more people recognize how critical energy initiatives are to our country,” said Thompson. “More and more people from all sides and all walks of life are being more supportive.”
The UJAE president has shown his support for NYRI by penning letters to New York Governor Bill Patterson, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Senator Charles E. Schumer. In the correspondence, Cunningham urged the legislators to back the project UJAE believes “represents an opportunity for New York to address its energy needs in an effective, responsible and lasting manner.”
The letters stress the economic benefits of the project, but also warn lawmakers not to pay heed to what he calls the “small number of vocal opponents” that are against the project because they “simply don’t want it in their back yard.”
“This type of opposition should not prevail over the legitimate energy needs of millions of New Yorkers,” stated Cunningham in the entreaty.
NYRI is waiting for a response from the Public Service Commission on a filing made earlier this month which could complete the project’s application. “I am very optimistic that we will receive a compliance letter,” said the NYRI president.
Thompson stated his belief that as the proposed transmission line moves closer to fruition, NYRI will receive more support. “People will come to recognize the true benefits and strengths of this project,” said Thompson.
UJAE member unions include the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Utility Workers Union of America and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Combined, they represent more than 3.2 million workers.
UJAE president Bill Cunningham has announced support of the proposed 190-mile, 1,200 megawatt electrical transmission line project and has begun lobbying federal and state lawmakers on NYRI’s behalf.
According to NYRI President Chris Thompson, the endorsement came as a result of efforts by the company to garner support from civic, labor and business organizations.
“More and more people recognize how critical energy initiatives are to our country,” said Thompson. “More and more people from all sides and all walks of life are being more supportive.”
The UJAE president has shown his support for NYRI by penning letters to New York Governor Bill Patterson, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Senator Charles E. Schumer. In the correspondence, Cunningham urged the legislators to back the project UJAE believes “represents an opportunity for New York to address its energy needs in an effective, responsible and lasting manner.”
The letters stress the economic benefits of the project, but also warn lawmakers not to pay heed to what he calls the “small number of vocal opponents” that are against the project because they “simply don’t want it in their back yard.”
“This type of opposition should not prevail over the legitimate energy needs of millions of New Yorkers,” stated Cunningham in the entreaty.
NYRI is waiting for a response from the Public Service Commission on a filing made earlier this month which could complete the project’s application. “I am very optimistic that we will receive a compliance letter,” said the NYRI president.
Thompson stated his belief that as the proposed transmission line moves closer to fruition, NYRI will receive more support. “People will come to recognize the true benefits and strengths of this project,” said Thompson.
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