Trade unions threaten to withhold support for politicians opposing data center projects, warning that blocking the projects endangers building-related jobs
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Data centers are now a labor issue as much as a land-and-power issue—unions tying political support to approvals will make outright moratoria harder to sustain. If you're siting or expanding facilities, factor organized labor and local jobs narratives into your permitting and community strategy, not just tax incentives.
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