1. From Climate Alienation to Climate Solidarity.
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Brecher, Jeremy
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SOCIAL movements , *GREENHOUSE gases , *GREEN New Deal (United States) , *SOLIDARITY , *EMISSIONS (Air pollution) , *CLIMATE justice , *PICKETING - Abstract
The article discusses the relationship between organized labor and the climate movement in the United States. It highlights the breakthrough that occurred during the 2023 auto workers strike, where the United Auto Workers (UAW) endorsed the transition to climate-safe cars and trucks. The article explores the concept of "climate alienation," where workers contribute to climate destruction through their labor, and how this has influenced labor's reluctance to support climate protection measures. It also discusses the emergence of a labor-climate movement that aims to challenge the "jobs vs. climate" frame and promote a just transition to a more sustainable economy. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of labor's support for climate protection and the potential for unions to propose plans for climate-safe production that increase worker power and address inequalities. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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