ALIGN NY

🌳Common Ground Conference 2026!

ALIGN held the very first Common Ground Conference to strengthen our partnerships between labor and community organizations. Over 50 community, Environmental Justice, labor, and workforce development organizations came together to discuss building collaborative partnerships for a green, affordable future.

For decades, workers and communities have been joining forces to strengthen the alliance between labor and climate movements. Together, we have won groundbreaking climate and jobs policies that create green career jobs, lower energy costs, and foster healthier communities.

At the conference, we held panels and talks on issues related to Environmental Justice, labor, and worker development. We raised key success stories in building labor and climate partnerships, including the Transform Don’t Trash coalition. We also held thoughtful and open discussions on how labor and climate organizations can overcome challenges in building cross movement partnerships.

We want to share a special thanks to for being great hosts for our event!

As the climate crisis worsens and the billionaire class continues to abuse its power, building the labor and climate alliance is a strategic necessity to achieve a clean energy transition that lifts up all workers and protects our communities.
As the federal administration continues its attack on clean energy, real progress will be made at the local level. To do it right, we need to work together to advance our shared interests: workplaces where we are treated with respect, communities that are sustainable and resilient, and a New York that is affordable, safe, and healthy for all.

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