Marc Poulos, Executive Director of Operating Engineers Local 150, recently discussed with the Chicago Report the collaborative efforts of trade unions and business groups to oppose Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed one-year moratorium on data centers. He emphasized that labor unions believe this pause could hinder job growth and innovation. Poulos also outlined strategies that his coalition is considering to counter this proposal. The article is dated October 8, 2026, at 12:28 PM CDT.
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Labor and Business Alliances Unite Against Chicago’s Data Center Prohibition | The Chicago Report
