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1 December, 2009
Whatever happens in Copenhagen climate change will remain at the top of the political agenda. If an agreement is concluded, which looks unlikely, then unions will have a key role to ensure that the burden of such an agreement does not fall on the shoulders of workers. We will also have a key role to play in the implementation of any agreement. Education of workers on climate issues is also a significant challenge in the future for unions, one that we can not ignore if we want to play an active role.
If an agreement is not reached or agreed only in principle then we must continue to demand action in order to save our planet. As the debate on how best to respond to climate change continues, we must ensure that we present our views to the highest levels of government for an alternative world economy: A green economy which is based on the principles of social justice for all.
The following websites offer additional information about climate change and trade union responses to this issue:
http://www.unfccc.int/
http://www.climate.ituc-csi.org/
www.imfmetal.org/climatechange
www.hazards.org/greenjobs
http://www.sustainlabour.org/
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