New London State Pier. August 25, 2025 The Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs (CRCJ) is sounding the alarm after the Trump Administration issued a sudden stop-work order on the nearly completed Revolution Wind offshore wind project. Already more than 80% built, the project was set to power 350,000 homes, stabilize energy prices for decades,…| Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs
The Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs proudly thanks Attorney General William Tong for his courageous leadership in defending environmental justice, climate investments, and the rights of Connecticut communities. At the Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs (CRCJ), we believe that leadership rooted in justice, accountability, and public good is more critical than ever. That’s…| Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs
Part of CRCJ’s Community Resilience Planning Workshop Series Tonight, the Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs (CRCJ) hosts a virtual Community Resilience Planning Mutual Aid Conversation, bringing together advocates from across the state to ask a grounding question: How can we support one another through this moment? This conversation is part of CRCJ’s ongoing Community…| Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs
“This legislation is about power, not just paychecks. Supporting workers on strike—especially those in under-resourced communities—is essential to protecting the right to organize and ensuring working people have a fair shot. When we stand with workers, we strengthen the backbone of our economy.” - Aziz Dehkan, Executive Director Of The Connecticut Roundtable On Climate And Jobs| Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs
Major 2025 Legislative Win: HB 5004 Passes in Connecticut HB5004 – AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ASSOCIATED JOB SECTORS (LCO No. 4924) Overview After more than two years of sustained advocacy by the Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs (CRCJ) and our partners, HB…| Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs
The 2025 Connecticut legislative session is a wrap—and thanks to your advocacy, we’re celebrating major victories for climate, labor, and justice. From passing bills that strengthen state climate planning to protecting clean energy programs and advancing workers’ rights, this year’s wins are a testament to the power of collective action. Read on for a full recap of the bills we fought for, what passed, and where we go from here.| Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, a powerful coalition of students, transit riders, community organizers, and advocates gathered at the Connecticut State Capitol to demand fare-free public bus service for students and veterans. Hosted by the Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs (CRCJ) alongside a diverse set of partner organizations including partnering with Save the Sound,…| Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs
Connecticut students and veterans deserve a better ride. Connecticut Roundtable On Climate And Jobs is partnering with Save the Sound, Connecticut Renews, Conservation Law Foundations, BLM860, Nonprofit Accountability Group, Sierra Club CT, CT Climate Crisis Mobilization, Sunrise CT, New Haven Climate Movement, Fridays for Future, Social Justice League at UHSSE, and New Haven Leon Sister…| Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs
In a deeply troubling decision, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has terminated $60 million in funding for the Environmental Justice for New England (EJforNE) program. This funding, part of the Thriving Communities Grantmakers Program (TCGM), was intended to support environmental justice efforts across Connecticut and the broader New England region. The Connecticut Roundtable on Climate…| Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs
On May 5, more than 3,000 union machinists from IAM Locals 700 (Middletown) and 1746 (East Hartford) began a strike against aerospace giant Pratt & Whitney, marking one of the largest labor actions in Connecticut in recent years. The strike followed a decisive 77% vote to reject management’s “last, best, and final” contract offer—an offer…| Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs