The Just Transition Partnership has today (25/9/20) unveiled its demands for political party manifestos ahead of next year’s Scottish elections, to protect the existing workforce and deliver on green jobs promises needed to meet climate commitments in the next parliament. …
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Time to move beyond rhetoric on just transition, say Unions and environmentalists
The Just Transition Partnership (1) is calling for urgent action from the Scottish Government following the publication of the Interim Report of their Just Transition Commission today (27/02/2020) which has stated that the Scottish Government must act immediately to deliver …
Statement in response to Climate Change Bill
Following the passing of the Climate Change Bill in the Scottish Parliament today, the Just Transition Partnership, a coalition of trade unions and environmental organisations, commented: Dave Moxham, Deputy General Secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress said: “The climate emergency …
Just Transition central to successful response to climate change, say unions and environmentalists
Ahead of a Scottish Government debate today (15/1/19) on securing a Just Transition to a Carbon-neutral Economy, the Just Transition Partnership, a coalition of trade unions and environmental organisations, highlights why a Just Transition is necessary. The concept of a …
Trade Unions and Environmentalists look forward to working with Just Transition Commission Chair
A coalition of trade unions and environmental organisations has responded to the Scottish Government’s announcement of Professor Jim Skea as Chair of the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Commission. [1] Dave Moxham, Deputy General Secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress …
Trade Unions and campaigners say upcoming Climate Plan must step up action to reduce emissions and protect workers
At a conference today (Tuesday 13 December) the Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) and Friends of the Earth Scotland will announce plans to work closely together on industrial policies which can create a Just Transition to a low-carbon economy. In …