The UK coalition of offshore oil and gas workers, climate groups and trade unions are backing a new plan to deliver a fair transition away from fossil fuels, protect jobs, communities and climate.
In the face of political inaction, workers are ready to lead. ‘Our Power: Offshore oil and gas workers’ demand for a just energy
transition’ is an oil industry first, putting workers front and centre in a plan for decarbonisation and public ownership.
The list of 10 demands are:
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- A government-backed jobs guarantee
- An offshore training passport that
supports workers to retrain in the
renewables sector - Investment in ports and renewables
manufacturing hubs in the UK,
creating and retaining local jobs - Full access to union representation and
collective negotiation of pay, health
and safety regulations and benefits - Equal pay for migrant workers and a
higher minimum wage for all - Trusted grievance and whistleblowing
policies and protection from blacklisting - Public ownership for public good
- A permanent ‘Energy Excess Profits
Tax’ and a sovereign wealth fund - Polluting companies to pay for the
decommissioning of oil rigs - Investing wealth in communities and
supporting growth in new industries
More details: https://friendsoftheearth.eu/press-release/uk-oil-workers-demand-just-energy-transition/