Publication details
Trade unions, the climate crisis and degrowth
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| Year of publication | 2021 |
| Type | Appeared in Conference without Proceedings |
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| Description | The multiple crises of society challenge existing societal and economic relations to the core and threaten to undermine the foundations of future human societies. Historically, trade unions and workers movements have been one of the most successful social movements to bring emancipation to the largest number of people. So where is the environmental trade union movement? While some trade unions have started to engage with the reality of climate change, limits to further production, and even degrowth, other unions around the world hinder transition, siding with business in a short-term attempt to save jobs in sunset sectors. Why have some unions in i.e. mining or aviation sector, organised for climate action, while others against climate action? What are the roles of country and institutional differences? How can degrowth engage with trade unions and impact on change? In this session we want to organise a world-cafe style symposium with 4 different environmental labour studies reserachers, where we can discuss recent research on the topic, find ways of moving forward, and discuss with attendees. We plan to start the session together in an open plenary, and then to divide into 4 smaller groups, where attendees can then go "around" the tables in 5-10 minute exchanges, discussing in smaller groups. |
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