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Solar provided more than twice as many jobs as coal in 2016

Solar provided more than twice as many jobs as coal in 2016

The average German & Dutch worker puts 400 less hours a year than the average American

The average German & Dutch worker puts 400 less hours a year than the average American

1 in 11 US working women make at least $75k/yr compared to 1 in 5 men

1 in 11 US working women make at least $75k/yr compared to 1 in 5 men

Of Americans that will lose jobs to TPP, 1/3 will never work again

Of Americans that will lose jobs to TPP, 1/3 will never work again

Fast food workers are often adults with children, not teenagers.

Fast food workers are often adults with children, not teenagers.

Cooperatives in Argentina provide over 10,000 jobs

Cooperatives in Argentina provide over 10,000 jobs

The solar industry is continuing to grow jobs

The solar industry is continuing to grow jobs

9.3 jobs are created for every $1 million in sales at a grocery co-op

9.3 jobs are created for every $1 million in sales at a grocery co-op

The United States has more than 3 million green jobs

The United States has more than 3 million green jobs

Wind industry jobs increased 70% in 2008, the coal industry actually has fewer employees

Wind industry jobs increased 70% in 2008, the coal industry actually has fewer employees

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