The Northeast Supply Enhancement or NESE pipeline project means more jobs for highly trained Teamsters, allies in developing our nation’s infrastructure.

(The following is Richard stern’s testimony submitted to FERC on behalf of the Teamsters National Pipeline Labor Management Cooperation Trust representing over 100 contributing Union Pipeline Contractors affiliated with the Pipeline Contractors Association and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters with over 1.25 million members all who support the construction of the NESE pipeline project.)

The Teamsters and their signatory contractors are committed to building this project with well-trained and qualified local workers who can perform their work at a high level to help mitigate any potential environmental concerns.

These workers have a vested interest in building this project in an environmentally safe manner since their own families could be affected by this project. By utilizing union contractors to build the “Project” it guarantees that at least 50% of the workers will be local hires.

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