AUSTIN, Texas (August 17, 2026) – The Texas Nuclear Alliance (TNA) proudly welcomes as a member the Southwest Laborers District Council (SWLDC), an affiliate of the Laborers’ International Union of North America and a workforce development and deployment organization with roots in Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

“The Southwest Laborers District Council has a proven track record of attracting top talent and constructing complex, high-stakes infrastructure projects,” said TNA President Reed Clay. “TNA is proud to partner with SWLDC, and their partnership will be invaluable as we work to deliver the workforce needed to construct and maintain safe, reliable nuclear facilities in Texas for the next generation of power.”

“We are excited about the opportunity to be part of the solution when talking about workforce needs and workforce development,” said SWLDC Business Manager Cassandra Hammond. “Our network of experienced skilled members, robust training, and qualified contractors means that we are ready to meet the demand to build SMR’s and the future of America’s energy needs.”

About Southwest Laborers District Council

The Southwest Laborers District Council (SWLDC) of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) was chartered on July 14, 2004, and represents highly skilled construction, industrial and public sector laborers across Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Its members build everything from strip malls to skyscrapers, roads to bridges, and other essential infrastructure, while also constructing and maintaining pipelines and serving in a variety of public service roles. Committed to advancing opportunities for both workers and contractors, the Council unites local unions and industry partners to drive meaningful change, strengthen communities, and support working families throughout the region. To learn more, visit www.swldc.org.

About the Texas Nuclear Alliance

TNA is the only industry association in Texas dedicated to the advancement of nuclear technology in the state. Formed in 2022 in the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri, and comprising of over 70 member entities today, ​TNA is based on the fundamental premise that if Texas and the world want low-carbon, reliable energy, it can no longer turn its back on nuclear energy. In the 89th Texas Legislature, TNA helped pass four nuclear-dedicated bills, including House Bill 14, a $350 million investment by the state in nuclear energy—the largest of its kind in the U.S—that led to the creation of the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO). TNA was formed with a singular mission: to make Texas the Nuclear Capital of the World. Nuclear is clean, safe, reliable, and secure.

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Lauren Clay
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