Jeremy Brecher

Common Preservation in Action

A JUST TRANSITION

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December 2, 2009   This is the second in a series of posts as representatives of trade unions around the world head off to Copenhagen.  It is cross-posted with the Labor Network for Sustainability. At the core of global labor’s strategy for climate protection is the idea of a “just transition” to a low-carbon economy…. Read More »

GLOBAL WARMING AND GLOBAL LABOR

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November 30, 2009   This is the first in a series of posts as representatives of trade unions around the world head off to Copenhagen.  It is cross-posted with the Labor Network for Sustainability. While world leaders play the “blame game” for their failure to negotiate a binding climate agreement in Copenhagen, trade unions from… Read More »

WILL CLIMATE LEGISLATION PROTECT WORKERS?

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November 12, 2009   One great fear is blocking public support for climate protection: The fear that protecting the planet will destroy millions of jobs. Without a bold program to protect workers from the effects of climate protection, the struggle against global warming can all too easily come to be perceived as a struggle against… Read More »

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