by Ming | Aug 29, 2019 | Articles, Climate Strike, Green New Deal
In the last few months, as we’ve experienced the hottest ever recorded July globally and extreme floods in the Midwest, it’s undeniable that climate crisis is already impacting many of us, our communities, and our workplaces. Last year, the IPCC issued a report that...
by Ming | Aug 29, 2019 | Articles, GND Labor Endorsements, Green New Deal
A poll by YouGov Blue on behalf of Data for Progress shows brought support for the Green New Deal from union members. 1,012 US voters were selected to be representative of US voters by age, race/ethnicity, sex, education, and region. Respondents were asked: “As you...
by Ming | Aug 29, 2019 | Articles, Climate Strike, GND Labor Endorsements Top, Green New Deal
The Blue-Green Alliance, which unites large labor and environmental organizations, recently released the statement “Solidarity for Climate Action” calling for Rapid GHG emissions reductions—based on the latest science and in line with our fair share—which would put...
by Ming | Aug 29, 2019 | Articles, Climate Strike, GND Labor Endorsements Top, Green New Deal
A recent article by LNS Research and Policy Director Jeremy Brecher in the Great Transition Forum argues that the climate movement has entered a new historic phase, pioneered by the Sunrise Movement, the Student Strike for Climate, and the Extinction Rebellion and...
by Ming | Aug 1, 2019 | Articles, GND Labor Endorsements, Green New Deal, Labor Convergence
The Labor Network for Sustainability held its Third National Labor Convergence on Climate in Chicago, June 28-29. The theme was “Strengthening Labor’s Voice to Help Shape Green New Deal.” With over 250 participants hailing from 86 different union locals, 9...
