Click to register for the Climate Jobs Summit: From Ambition to Action

Our climate, economy, and society are in crisis. Climate disasters, skyrocketing costs of living, and deepening inequality are hitting workers first and worst. Workers know that our time to act is running out; that’s why unions across the country are organizing to tackle these compounding crises with a bold, pro-worker climate agenda.

The Climate Jobs Summit on September 21 and the accompanying Week of Action will bring together climate jobs coalitions, labor leaders, union climate activists, environmental advocates, policymakers, scientists, and allies in our shared mission to build an equitable renewable energy economy powered by good union jobs.

We will talk about the ways that climate change and inequality are inextricably linked, dig into specific opportunities for labor to shape bold climate action and emerging technologies, and discuss strategies for training an inclusive and equitable climate workforce.

***For Union Members ONLY: We have a special treat for our affiliate members that includes an in-person training on why climate justice is a union issue. Email Mariah at mdignan@climatejobsny.org for the inside scoop!

Suffolk County Committee Moves National Offshore Wind Training Center (NOWTC) Forward

On September 7, the Suffolk County Legislature passed Resolution 1660, which permits the County and the National Offshore Wind Training Center (NOWTC) to enter a license agreement for the space at 350 Crooked Hill Rd. in Brentwood, NY. This center will serve as an opportunity to not only provide Global Wind Organization (GWO) certification by Maersk Training but meet additional workforce needs for the region. In particular, there is an intentionality to deliver community youth services related to the support and advancement of educating and training youths for the offshore wind job market that will help ensure young Long Islanders have the skills, opportunity, and desire to stay on LI and contribute to our local economy.

Utilizing direct-entry pre-apprenticeship programs like Opportunities Long Island and programs from other trades, the NOWTC will provide hands-on experiences for community participants. The initiative also encompasses a blade-repair composite laboratory to offer additional training and exposure to manufacturing.

It’s that time of year again! Families are getting ready to send students to go back to school. And school staff, teachers, and administrators, including coalition members from 32BJ, DC37, UFT, and CSA, have been working around the clock to ensure classrooms are ready for that exciting first day. But students in New York City Public Schools will be returning to buildings where they frequently experience at least 30 days of school in temperatures over 80 degrees, a number that will likely continue to climb due to the effects of climate change. And in kitchens, cafeterias, gyms, and other spaces that lack reliable air conditioning, rising temperatures can make working and learning in schools very challenging. With the Carbon Free and Healthy Schools Initiative, we can ensure a safe and healthy school environment for all New York City schools through deep energy-efficiency retrofits that include updating and repairing antiquated heating and air conditioning systems while reducing carbon emissions and creating over 60,000 good union jobs.

Learn more about the campaign, take the pledge of support, and share with your fellow parents to urge Mayor Adams to support the CFHS initiative for our students, teachers, and staff now!