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Dear gretchen,
Yesterday, Minister of Natural
Resources Seamus O’Regan announced that the federal government will
begin to engage energy workers through consultations for Just
Transition legislation, to hear worker input on transitioning to a
net-zero energy sector.
The groundbreaking poll we released last week - detailing how
fossil fuel workers feel about the transition - is encouraging. But
time is of the essence - we need urgent and effective action now.
Here’s our full statement:
"Fossil fuel industry workers have the knowledge and
expertise to build Canada’s net-zero future that will support our
families and communities - if they get the training they need. We’re
pleased to hear Minister O’Regan say that fossil fuel industry workers
will have a central role in the consultations for Just Transition
legislation. Now it’s time to put those words into action. We’ll be
watching to ensure fossil fuel industry and Indigenous workers have a
seat at the table to ensure the legislation meets their needs and
leaves no one behind."
There are three actions you can
take with us to help have your voice heard:
- Sign
the petition asking the government to invest in upskilling workers
now,
- Participate in our fossil
fuel workers survey or interviews
- Sign
up to speak directly with the federal government on the Just
Transition Act
Good things happen when we
collaborate! Let’s keep this pushing forward by making our voices
heard.
In solidarity,
Luisa Da Silva
Executive
Director
Iron &
Earth
http://www.ironandearth.org/
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