Reno, NV – March 14, 2024 – The Building & Construction Trades Council of Northern Nevada (BCTNN) is thrilled to announce that Lithium Americas has received a substantial $2.26 billion in funding from the Economic Development Authority (EDA) for their Thacker Pass project. Lithium Americas signed a Project Labor Agreement on Thacker Pass with North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) and BCTNN last year.
BCTNN Executive Secretary-Treasurer Rob Benner stated, “This project is a significant milestone for our region. It will not only create hundreds of union jobs but also lay the foundation for a robust lithium industry in Northern Nevada. We are excited about the opportunities this presents for our members and the community at large.
The Thacker Pass project is a testament to Nevada’s growing importance to national security, energy independence, and green energy. The lithium extracted from Thacker Pass will play a crucial role in the production of lithium-ion batteries, a key component in the transition to green transportation and energy storage.
Benner added, “The Thacker Pass project aligns with our commitment to promoting sustainable practices and green energy while helping build Nevada’s future. It’s a win-win situation - we’re creating union jobs while contributing to energy independence and national security.”
BCTNN is proud to support Lithium Americas on this project and looks forward to the positive impact the Thacker Pass project will have on Northern Nevada’s economy and the nation’s green energy initiatives.
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Media Contact: Wendy Colborne, (775) 247-4390 | wendy@bctnn.org
About BCTNN: The Building and Construction Trades Council of Northern Nevada has been training, supporting, and advancing the men and women who build Northern Nevada since 1928. We represent more than a dozen local trades affiliates and their members by:
Facilitating and promoting state-of-the-art workforce training programs,
Furthering opportunities for construction career growth from apprenticeship to small business ownership,
Providing a highly-skilled workforce to local construction industry companies,
Partnering with local leaders and organizations to improve our communities,
Lobbying for fair labor rights and issues at the local and national levels, and
Promoting economic development in Northern Nevada to keep our region growing and vibrant and a great place to live, work, and play.
The Council is located in Reno-Sparks, and our service area includes Carson City and the counties of Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey, Washoe, White Pine, and portions of Nye County.