Unions urge action on just transition as climate strikes kick off

clock • 5 min read

TUC backs climate strikes and reiterates calls for business leaders and politicians to deliver national commission for a just transition to a net zero economy

Members of trade unions across the UK are being urged to take part in workplace actions in support of today's global climate strike, as thousands of schoolchildren, students, and employees prepare to take...

To continue reading this article...

Join BusinessGreen

  • Enjoy exclusive news, insights and analysis from Europe’s leading source of information on the green economy and business.
  • Make smart, responsible business decisions with an eye on the latest regulatory and tech development
  • Tap into our extensive archive of exclusive articles, news, analysis and guide
  • Access to our new BusinessGreen intelligence service, providing you with
  • > Exclusive in-depth case studies
  • > Policy briefings, white papers and reports on market trends that are shaping the direction of the net zero transition
  • Our overnight briefing, expertly curated help you run a competitive and sustainable business
  • Online and interactive meetings with BusinessGreen’s editors to discuss the crucial stories and trends from the past month

Choose from 3 paid membership levels or start a 7-day no strings trial.

Join nowTry 7 day trial

 

Already a BusinessGreen member?

Login

More on Work

Credit: iStock

'Profit and purpose are not enemies': Mars announces $1bn investment to kickstart 50 per cent carbon cuts by 2030

Food and pet care giant announces plans to cut value chain emissions by roughly 15 million metric tons this decade

Stuart Stone
clock 14 September 2023 • 3 min read
Credit: iStock

Green Rider: 100 UK acting stars join campaign to curb 'climate-damaging' film and TV practices

Ben Whishaw, Mark Rylance, Stephen Fry and Gemma Arterton among over 100 actors pledging to use their on-set or backstage riders to demand greener practices in film and television industry

Stuart Stone
clock 22 August 2023 • 4 min read