Press Releases and Statements
CCU Press Release: CHIPS Communities United urges Samsung to use CHIPS Act Dollars to Benefit Community
“Union workers know the difference between promises and a binding contract.” said Carl Kennebrew, president of the industrial division of the Communications Workers of America, IUE-CWA. “As it stands to receive billions of public dollars, Samsung should be willing to sign on the dotted line and commit to its stated values.”
April 15, 2024
More Press Releases and Statements
April 7, 2026
EPA shields corporate polluters while leaving vulnerable Arizonans at risk
CHIPS Communities United and its local Arizona partners denounced the recent decision by the EPA to continue classifying Maricopa County’s dangerous air quality as only a “moderate” problem, when the science indicates it is a serious problem that calls for immediate action. The recent ruling aligns with efforts by corporate polluters to weaken enforcement and allow continued practices that endanger public health.
January 13, 2026
Protect the Columbia River
CCU, CPEO, and other community-based organizations raised concerns over toxic PFAS releases allowed under a draft wastewater permit renewal for chip-maker Analog Devices. The draft permit allows Analog Devices, a large semiconductor manufacturer in Camas, Washington, to release PFAS, also known as toxic “forever chemicals,” into the local sewage system and, from there, into the Columbia River.
January 13, 2026
Response to Washington Department of Ecology’s Draft Wastewater Permit Renewal for Chip-Maker Analog Devices
We submitted a response to the Washington Department of Ecology's draft wastewater permit renewal for chip-maker Analog Devices. The draft permit would allow the discharge of PFAS, commonly known as toxic “forever chemicals,” into the local sewer system and, after treatment, into the Columbia River. We urge the Department to require increased monitoring and stricter limits on PFAS discharges to protect public health and downstream communities.