SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONSAg Energy Alliance • Enbridge • International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 • Jobs for Minnesotans • Laborers District Council of MN/ND • Minnesotans for Line 3 • Modernizing Minnesota • United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters • Teamsters Joint Council 32
After nearly six years of thorough vetting and scientific scrutiny by Minnesota’s finest agencies, Minnesota’s great workers have gotten the green light on Line 3, construction is safely under way, and Minnesotans are cheering #GoLine3! Thousands of Minnesotans have gotten back to work, communities are already feeling the positive impacts, and Enbridge continues to do things the right way. Here’s what’s happening:
Bemidji, MN: “hotels and stores are busy, restaurants have been able to stay open due to increased business, and our downtowns have been impacted positively.” - Corey Westrum
Grand Forks, MN: “In less than a month since the final permit, more than 2,000 union members have already started working. More are being added every day as the project progresses, peaking at over 4,000 workers. The impact of these workers is real and is already being seen in communities across northern Minnesota. Hotels that were struggling to attract guests are now filling up. Restaurants forced to close their dining room are now doing more takeout orders than ever and stores are trying to keep up with demand.” - Luke Bruns
Crookston, MN: “Like any big project, it is important to talk to the communities, businesses, local leaders, and tribes that could be impacted. And that is exactly what has been done with the Line 3 replacement project. In addition to communicating with the tribes, since 2015, Enbridge has conducted more than 70 public meetings to hear from the neighboring communities, local leaders and others. This project continues to highlight the importance of working with the public and addressing concerns as needed as we work to complete this project.” - Kendra Johnson
Let’s keep the momentum going – show your support for the project on social media by using the hashtag #GoLine3!
Send us your #GoLine3 Pictures and Videos to info@mnagenergyalliance.com
Join these Minnesotans by Signing the Pipe! Show your continued support for the Line 3 replacement project. We will add your name to the actual pipe as safety conditions allow.
Beginning in November, over 1,000 supporters of the Line 3 Replacement project have gathered together at events along the current and preferred route. These supporters have signed pledge and comments cards, signed the pipe, and shared why this project is important for them.
Watch the videos to hear more about this important project and sign up below to join our mailing list and show your support for replacing Line 3!
We are calling on Governor Walz to join us in saying YES to Line 3 and NO to the Minnesota Department of Commerce filing any more appeals.
Line 3 was installed in the 1960s and has fueled Minnesota and the region well for over 60 years! As with any equipment or infrastructure from the 1960s, maintenance and updates grow in their importance. For the sake of our energy security on into the future, it is critical that we update and replace Line 3 for the sake of our communities and environment.This awesome construction project is a $2.6 billion PRIVATE investment in Minnesota. The Safest Way Tour had the opportunity to be with Labor and Enbridge as they signed a Project Labor Agreement late last year. With LiUNA, the 49ers, Teamsters and other skilled Labor, this PLA guarantees the professionalism and Respect of Minnesota’s best construction workers. This skilled Labor force will replace a degraded line with thicker, modern pipe critical to protect our environment on into the future.At a time of uncertainty, when we are all rallying around community, the replacement of Line 3 is more critical than ever. We know this new line will be the Safest Way to move our critical energy across the region. The Construction jobs, and side benefits to our local restaurants, retailers, gas stations and lodging is critical as our economy comes back to life after months of uncertainty. We must show policymakers that the time is now to replace Line 3! Show your commitment to “no more delays!”
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