A coalition of over 100 congressional Democrats, led by the Labor Caucus, is advocating for enhanced labor protections within the CHIPS and Science Act's framework to revitalize U.S. chip manufacturing. This push emphasizes the need for companies benefiting from CHIPS funding to adhere to stringent labor standards, including fair wages, workplace safety, and the right to unionize. The movement has garnered support across various sectors, with lawmakers like Donald Norcross and Linda Sanchez vocalizing the importance of ensuring these investments translate into high-quality, sustainable jobs as intended by Congress. Additionally, the Commerce Department, led by Secretary Gina Raimondo, has been urged to enforce construction labor accords and other measures to bolster union presence in the traditionally union-scarce semiconductor industry. This initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure the historic investment in U.S. manufacturing under the CHIPS and Science Act, including a $125M federal CHIPS award to GlobalFoundries in Vermont, not only boosts the semiconductor sector but also promotes worker welfare and community sustainability, in line with the goals of the 2022 Chips Act.
The CHIPS & Science Act is a historic investment in U.S. manufacturing—and workers must get their fair share. That’s why I’m joining the @Labor_Caucus to ensure companies receiving CHIPS funds uphold strong labor standards & respect the right to organize. https://t.co/mO2mxK84eR
The CHIPS & Science Act is a historic investment in U.S. manufacturing and workers must get their fair share. That’s why I’m proud to join the @Labor_Caucus in leading a letter to ensure companies receiving funds uphold strong labor standards & respect the right to organize. https://t.co/y3neWcVIKi
The CHIPS & Science Act creates high-quality jobs for American workers. As a member of the @Labor_Caucus I'm committed to ensuring semiconductor companies uphold strong labor standards, fair wages, benefits, workplace safety, and the right to organize.
As the CHIPS & Science Act revitalizes U.S. manufacturing, it’s critical that these investments create the high-quality jobs that Congress intended. I’m joining the @Labor_Caucus to set strong CHIPS labor standards that support high wages, a safe workplace, & the right to…
I was in Essex Junction to celebrate the $125M federal CHIPS award to GlobalFoundries' to revitalize their chipmaking facilities. I was proud to vote for the CHIPS and Science Act, and I'm pleased that funds from that legislation are being invested right back into Vermont. https://t.co/ZMtEkG8Yrr
The CHIPS and Science Act is a historic investment in U.S. manufacturing - and workers should get their fair share. We must make sure that companies receiving CHIPS money uphold strong labor standards, pay family-sustaining wages, and respect the right to organize. https://t.co/KIwG3vh7yC
As the CHIPS & Science Act revitalizes U.S. manufacturing, it’s critical these investments create the high-quality jobs that Congress intended. I’m joining the @Labor_Caucus to set strong CHIPS labor standards that support high wages, a safe workplace, & the right to organize. https://t.co/MA3FK6d4P3
The @Labor_Caucus is proud to lead the call for companies receiving CHIPS & Science Act funds to uphold strong labor standards & respect the right to organize. We must make sure that this historic investment creates good-paying, community-sustaining jobs for American workers. https://t.co/llzNhBPUbc
More than 100 lawmakers asked Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to strengthen labor protections in implementing the 2022 Chips Act https://t.co/vQKNUdmlKa
Scooplet: More than 100 congressional Democrats led by @Labor_Caucus are calling for stronger labor protections in the effort to revitalize US chipmaking Commerce has pushed for construction labor accords & other measures but unions are rare in the sector https://t.co/Hk19Ci3vVV