JUST TRANSITION FOR AUTO WORKERS – LESSONS AND HOPES FROM THE UAW STRIKE

EXCITING EVENT: JUST TRANSITION FOR AUTO WORKERS – LESSONS AND HOPES FROM THE UAW STRIKE

MELINA DICKSON MDICKSON@WARONWANT.ORG VIA LISTS.RISEUP.NET

Dear friends,

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting pre-event before this month’s We Make Tomorrow conference that’s making waves in the fight for climate justice and workers’ rights!

The groundbreaking strike by 46k United Auto Workers members in the US is taking on the “Big 3” car firms & winning, including major climate justice demands. Meanwhile, in the UK, union activism has secured more sustainable jobs for auto workers at Ellesmere Port. Join US and UK auto workers online to learn the lessons and discuss the hopes for a Just Transition.

Friday, 10 November 2023

18:30 – 20:00 GMT

Virtual on Zoom

Register now: https://tinyurl.com/e3f7xyns

Speakers:

Marcelina Pedraza, UAW activist at Ford and Board President of the Southeast Environmental Taskforce.

Frank Hammer, UAW activist and veteran Just Transition campaigner.

John Cooper, Unite The Union Convener at Stellantis and Chair of the Unite Automotive National Industrial Sector Committee.

This event is co-sponsored by the Climate Justice Coalition Trade Union Caucus, Unite Grassroots Climate Justice Caucus and XR Trade Unionists.

Join us in this critical discussion to hear from striking workers and union activists about the lessons and hopes for a Just Transition in the auto industry. It’s a must-attend for anyone passionate about climate justice and workers’ rights!

Register now

PS. This event is a pre-event to the We Make Tomorrow union/climate conference, 25 Nov in London, with Sarah Woolley (BFAWU), John Moloney (PCS), Asad Rehman (War On Want) and more. Get your tickets for that here.

In solidarity,

Melina Dickson (She/Her)

Communications Coordinator

Climate Justice Coalition