Painters union calls the Revolution Wind stop-work order an attack on working people
International Union of Painters and Allied TradesLabor union issuing an institutional statement
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades condemned the Revolution Wind stop-work order as an attack on workers and said its members had lost jobs.
“a direct attack on working people, unions, clean energy, and our communities.”
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Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Federal officials halted construction of Revolution Wind off Rhode Island in August and December 2025, citing national-security concerns. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended the December pause, while Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse criticized the interruptions. A federal judge granted preliminary injunctions against both orders. In September 2026, Connecticut announced installation of the project's final turbine.
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The union addressed the August construction halt. It said the shutdown reflected the administration's broader policies and alleged ideological motives.
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The union addressed the August construction halt.
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It said the shutdown reflected the administration's broader policies and alleged ideological motives.
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The union's own statement directly rejects the shutdown and criticizes its consequences for workers.
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