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Pennsylvania state senators hosted a roundtable discussion examining the rapid expansion of data center construction across the commonwealth, with about a dozen facilities proposed for northeastern Pennsylvania alone. The session at Marywood University included testimony from utility commissioners, environmental groups, and county officials about infrastructure needs, energy demands, and regulatory frameworks for the billions in data center investments planned statewide. Source: pahouse.com
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The AFL-CIO has announced its 2025 Workers' Labor Day campaign calling for "Freedom, Fairness and Security" for working families. Hundreds of thousands of workers will rally in cities across the country during Labor Day week to demand better working conditions, fair wages, and the right to organize. The campaign emphasizes that workers deserve the protection and power that comes with union membership. Source: aflcio.org
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Unions and progressive organizations are coordinating nearly 1,000 "Workers Over Billionaires" demonstrations across the United States for Labor Day 2025. The May Day Strong coalition is leading the national day of action to protest the Trump administration's policies affecting workers' rights, with events planned in cities and towns nationwide to advocate for working families over wealthy interests. Source: theguardian.com
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Anti-Trump administration protesters will take to the streets on Labor Day Monday in worker- and wealth-focused rallies organized by the AFL-CIO and dozens of other groups. The protests focus on challenging policies that favor billionaires over working families, with demonstrations planned to coincide with traditional Labor Day celebrations across the country. Source: axios.com
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Constellation Energy plans to restart the Three Mile Island Unit 1 reactor in 2027, one year ahead of schedule, under a 20-year power purchase agreement with Microsoft. The facility, now renamed the Crane Clean Energy Center, will provide carbon-free power exclusively for Microsoft's AI data centers. This marks the first nuclear reactor restart in U.S. history and requires Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval. Source: msn.com
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