Climate Change for Trade Unionists
Event date: September 19, 2009 10:00
Tagged as: environmentalism social_struggles
Climate Outreach and Information Network
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In June 2009, COIN launched an innovative new project, funded by Defra's Greener Living Fund, aimed at mobilising the UK Trade Union movement on climate change
Places: newcastle
Climate change and the green new deal
During the workshop, you'll work in groups around the big ideas for the future.
• What is climate change and why is it the next big issue for trade unionists?
• What kind of policies should trade unionists be fighting for?
• How do we keep jobs in industries that are high energy?
• What are the benefits of a low carbon society?
• Is climate change about social justice?
Saturday 19 September
10- 4pm
Brunswick Methodsit Church,
Brunswick Place,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7BJ
All welcome
Refreshments available
PCS is hosting a workshop created specially for trade unionists by the Climate Outreach and Information Network (COIN), working with Ruskin College. COIN is the leader in the field of communicating climate change. Ruskin College is recognised nationally for its track record of education for trade unionists.
To register call the PCS Northern regional office on 0191 222 0330. Places are limited so let us know as
soon as possible if you want to attend.
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Contact email: PCS Regional Office 0191 222 0330
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