The Rain Did Not Stop Green Jobs From Storming into Pittsburgh

WOW, it was really a amazing day. I mean just the idea that people of all walks of life, racial make-up and workers of all occupations could unite for one cause, and that call comes from all residents of Pittsburgh to the government that we are ready for green jobs to not only help the environment  but to lift poor residents and people of color out of poverty. Parin, from Green For All, came to Pittsburgh to help with our celebration and in collaboration with Steel City Bio-Fuels, GTECH, Sierra club and a host of other groups, we were able to have a day of awareness and visibility in the east end of Pittsburgh.

People passed by out of curiosity and hearing Vanessa German's poetry readings. Because of this, we were able to talk to people and relay the importance of the support that is needed to get the appropriate funds from the government to be able to start various job training programs that would benefit low-income people, enabling them to perform entry level jobs in the green economy. These jobs would be family sustaining and at the same time rid our dependence of foreign oil and gases. All the residents I spoke to were receptive of the change that is needed in this country to not only develop new energy sources but to build a brand new sustainable economy for the residents who need it the most.

As the rally went on we had Favian from Steel-city bios giving demos on how regular canola oil could be refined in order to be used as bio-diesel fuel for certain cars,trucks and buses that would greatly reduce emmisions being released into the atmosphere. We had a solar panel for viewing on-site, which was a good visual to show people the type of equipment used to harness clean energy. We also explained how that installing and maintaining those panels will be a good entry level green job  that within the next 6months to a year will be in high demand and could lead to business opportunities for forward thinking individuals. Even though the rain showed up, the rally went on in a festive way, with networking, good food and music to keep the spirit of the day strong. The day concluded with Pittsburgh elected officials showing up to support the efforts of the green movement, much thanks goes to Councilman Bill Peduto, Patrick Dowd , State rep's Joe Preston,Chelsa Wagner,Michael Lamb who commited to furthering the message that Pittsburgh has sent out to the whole country....THAT WE ARE READY FOR GREEN JOBS :)