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Trade unions threaten to withhold support for politicians opposing data center projects, warning that blocking the projects endangers building-related jobs

Trade unions threaten to withhold support for politicians, joining the building backlash

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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Wall Street Journal — 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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