Looking for information on great green programs provided by labor unions? As part of Peterson's Green Careers in Building and Landscaping, this eBook offers profiles of ten labor unions that offer apprenticeship and training programs to upgrade members' skills for the green economy, including the National Labor College, which grants undergraduate degrees and certificates to AFL-CIO members. Union information includes contact information, details about the union, and info on the programs and training.

Green Careers in Building and Landscaping: Union Training Programs for Green Jobs offers special features such as "Partnerships for Green Jobs" PLUS "green" tidbits offering quick information about the Center for Green Jobs, a green jobs pilot and LIUNA, green jobs for operating engineers, IBEW's commitment to going green, and much more!

Bonus sections include: "What Does Being Green Mean," a look at the current interest in sustainability, "Green" Your Vocabulary for a Sustainable Future, and "Essays on the Importance of Sustainability," insightful essays on the importance of sustainability, written by individuals at the forefront of environmental organizations, university sustainability efforts, and college training programs. Essay writers include individuals with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Second Nature, Earth911.com, University of Arizona, Philadelphia University, and Skanska USA Building Inc.