The planet appears to be running a campaign of its own to persuade Americans that the oil lobby is leading us ever closer to economic ruin.
Occupy Climate Change
Occupy Wall Street’s original Declaration of the City of New York, in September, listed a litany of issues, from foreclosures and bailouts to outsourcing and cruelty to animals, but it barely mentioned the environment and was silent on global warming and climate change.
Occupy Wall Street’s original Declaration of the City of New York, in September, listed a litany of issues, from foreclosures and bailouts to outsourcing and cruelty to animals, but it barely mentioned the environment and was silent on global warming and climate change.
Dirty vs. Green Jobs: Labor’s Keystone Dilemma
These are tough times to be a construction worker in America. While other sectors of the economy are showing signs of life, the unemployment rate in the construction industry is getting worse, not better – rising from 13% to 16% in January.
These are tough times to be a construction worker in America. While other sectors of the economy are showing signs of life, the unemployment rate in the construction industry is getting worse, not better – rising from 13% to 16% in January.
Climate Change: A Dagger Pointed at Your Job?
Kathryn D. Sullivan was the first woman to walk in space.
Kathryn D. Sullivan was the first woman to walk in space.
The Keystone Pipeline: Too Dirty for George W. Bush?
According to Congressman Henry Waxman, Chair of the House Energy Committee, the US purchase of tar sands oil would clearly violate Section 526.
According to Congressman Henry Waxman, Chair of the House Energy Committee, the US purchase of tar sands oil would clearly violate Section 526.
American Labor: A Sustainable Path
The Wisconsin demonstrations and sit-ins supporting labor rights show that labor can win broad public support when it is perceived as fighting for broad public interests, rather than the “special interests” of one union or group of workers.
The Wisconsin demonstrations and sit-ins supporting labor rights show that labor can win broad public support when it is perceived as fighting for broad public interests, rather than the “special interests” of one union or group of workers.
Pipeline Climate Disaster: The Keystone XL Pipeline and Labor
It will take oil produced from tar sands in Alberta, Canada 1,959 miles to Nederland, Texas.
It will take oil produced from tar sands in Alberta, Canada 1,959 miles to Nederland, Texas.
Are Progressives in Denial About Climate Change?
All around the country, progressives are fighting to make our world a better place to live.
All around the country, progressives are fighting to make our world a better place to live.
World Leaders Fiddle While the World Burns: Time for a New Climate Strategy
While the earth burns, the “world’s top leaders are standing around pointing the finger at each other like a bunch of arsonists trying to distract the world’s attention from their handiwork.
While the earth burns, the “world’s top leaders are standing around pointing the finger at each other like a bunch of arsonists trying to distract the world’s attention from their handiwork.
Want a Model Climate Resolution for Your Union?
Resolution in Support of the Green New Deal, Student Climate Strikes, and a Climate Action Plan for Rutgers University
Resolution in Support of the Green New Deal, Student Climate Strikes, and a Climate Action Plan for Rutgers University
Amalgamated Transit Union Bus Drivers Steer Procurement to Electric Busses
Mustafa Salahuddin is the president and business agent of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1316 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. In this edited interview with Labor Network for Sustainability, he tells how the local became part of the company procurement process—leading the company to convert to climate-safe electric buses. Credits Taylor Mayes, Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs.
Mustafa Salahuddin is the president and business agent of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1316 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. In this edited interview with Labor Network for Sustainability, he tells how the local became part of the company procurement process—leading the company to convert to climate-safe electric buses. Credits Taylor Mayes, Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs.
Maine AFL-Cio: ‘the Time Is Now for Labor to Engage with Climate
A Resolution to Address the Climate Crisis and Inequality Crisis and Create Union Jobs
A Resolution to Address the Climate Crisis and Inequality Crisis and Create Union Jobs
Union Members Overwhelmingly Support the Green New Deal
According to a recent article in The Guardian by Labor Network for Sustainability Research and Policy Director Jeremy Brecher and Assistant Professor at Occidental College J Mijin Cha, 62 percent of union members support the Green New Deal, while just 22% oppose it.
According to a recent article in The Guardian by Labor Network for Sustainability Research and Policy Director Jeremy Brecher and Assistant Professor at Occidental College J Mijin Cha, 62 percent of union members support the Green New Deal, while just 22% oppose it.
What’s Next for the Climate Strikes?
Fridays Youth around the world will continue the weekly Friday school strikes for climate they have been conducting for the past year.
Fridays Youth around the world will continue the weekly Friday school strikes for climate they have been conducting for the past year.
Labor Lawyers Say International Law May Protect Climate Strikes
The CFA has “given its imprimatur” to protests and strikes concerning a range of issues including trade agreements, labor law reform, pensions, tax policy, social protection and similar demands.
The CFA has “given its imprimatur” to protests and strikes concerning a range of issues including trade agreements, labor law reform, pensions, tax policy, social protection and similar demands.
Amazon Workers Walk out for Climate Strike
Earlier this summer, more than 7,500 employees backed a climate change resolution that called on Amazon to adopt an aggressive climate plan.
Earlier this summer, more than 7,500 employees backed a climate change resolution that called on Amazon to adopt an aggressive climate plan.