Labor Perspectives on Global Warming and Climate Change
The transition to a green energy economy can create millions of green jobs and strengthen our economy. Join this call to hear from labor leaders on their perspectives on how to design climate change legislation in a manner that protects and creates jobs while reducing emissions and spurring investments in clean energy technologies.
Welcoming Remarks:
- Sean Sweeney, Director, Cornell Global Labor Institute
- Peter Bahouth, Executive Director, US CAN
Speakers:
- Dave Foster, Director, Blue-Green Alliance
- Abe Breehey, Director of Legislative Affairs, The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
- Ted Green, Laborers' International Union of North America
- Margrete Strand Rangnes, Director, Sierra Club's Labor, Workers' Rights & Trade Program and Deputy Director, Blue Green Alliance
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Time: 2 PM Eastern
This event is organized by US Climate Action Network, the Cornell Global Labor Institute, Sierra Club, and the Blue-Green Alliance