Recent years have seen a surge of interest in hydrogen, and especially in its potential role in decarbonizing energy systems and wider economies. References to “green,” “blue” and “clean” hydrogen may at times be confusing, but can also leave the impression that the important issues around hydrogen are simple and well understood, or at least … Continue reading “TUED: Working Paper – Hydrogen in the Transition to a Low-Carbon Future: The Case for Public Ownership”
Author: Georgia Montague-Nelson
TUED: Working Paper 14 – Beyond Disruption: How Reclaimed Utilities Can Help Cities Meet Their Climate Goals
In recent years hundreds of cities have adopted 100% renewable energy targets. This has left many with the impression that cities are “taking the lead” in addressing climate change, showing more ambition than most national governments, and taking measures to disrupt energy markets in ways that challenge the dominance of large energy utilities. Cities are … Continue reading “TUED: Working Paper 14 – Beyond Disruption: How Reclaimed Utilities Can Help Cities Meet Their Climate Goals”
GLI Manchester: International Union Rights Journal – Trade Unions and Climate Justice
The first 2022 edition of International Union Rights (IUR) journal explores key issues around climate justice and just transition. GLI Manchester contributed an article to this edition of IUR. The article explores the contribution of livestock production to the climate crisis. The article puts forward a set of trade union proposals for the sector – developed by … Continue reading “GLI Manchester: International Union Rights Journal – Trade Unions and Climate Justice”
GLI Network: Biggest attack on trade union in Europe this century.
April 19 was marked a black day in the history of the independent trade union movement in Belarus. The State Security Service (KGB) arrested more than a dozen trade union activists, including almost all the Union leaders. For decades the independent trade union movement in Belarus has taken a strong stand against the dictatorial regime … Continue reading “GLI Network: Biggest attack on trade union in Europe this century.”
GLU Conference: GLI Manchester Panel on ‘Learning from the History of the International Trade Union Movement’
‘Learning from the History of the International Trade Union Movement’ – Panel organised by the Global Labour Institute Manchester as part of the 15th Global Labour University Annual Conference. March 31st, 14:30-16:15 CEST. This panel is a chance to find out about the history project that GLI Manchester is working on, with financial support from the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. … Continue reading “GLU Conference: GLI Manchester Panel on ‘Learning from the History of the International Trade Union Movement’”
GLI Manchester: All for One = One for All: A Gender Equality Guide for Trade Unionists in IUF Sectors
On International Women’s Day 2022, the International Union of Foodworkers (IUF) has published the guide ‘All for One = One for All: A Gender Equality Guide for Trade Unionists in IUF Sectors.’ This guide was produced for the IUF by GLI Manchester. Based on a previous guide the IUF published in 2007 – ‘All for One = One for All’ – … Continue reading “GLI Manchester: All for One = One for All: A Gender Equality Guide for Trade Unionists in IUF Sectors”
GLI Network Statement on Ukraine
Hands off Ukraine! For solidarity against war! The GLI Network calls for the immediate withdrawal of Russian military forces from Ukrainian Territory and for solidarity against war. The full-scale invasion of Ukrainian territory by Russian military forces on 24 February 2022 has unleashed a murderous war at the centre of Europe. Not only soldiers on … Continue reading “GLI Network Statement on Ukraine”
GLI Manchester: Fighting for our Future: An IUF Guide on Tackling the Climate Crisis in Intensive Livestock Production
The climate crisis is already destroying the livelihoods of workers across the world. It is of particular concern for workers in livestock production. Livestock production is one of the most emissions intensive sectors in the global food system. The sector is also negatively affected by the impacts of climate change. Global transformation to a more … Continue reading “GLI Manchester: Fighting for our Future: An IUF Guide on Tackling the Climate Crisis in Intensive Livestock Production”
TUED: ‘Green Structural Adjustment’ in South Africa – A War on Workers and Climate
On Friday, February 25th, 800 am – 930 am ET (find your local time here) Trade Unions for Energy Demoracy (TUED) is holding a Global Forum: “Green Structural Adjustment” in South Africa: A War on Workers and Climate. Spanish and French interpretation will be available. Register here. At COP26 in Glasgow, the EU, the US and the UK announced it was going … Continue reading “TUED: ‘Green Structural Adjustment’ in South Africa – A War on Workers and Climate”
GLI Manchester: ITF People’s Public Transport Policy
Public transport plays an important role in the lives of women. But it remains male-dominated, both in its design and in its employment. Public transport can only be gender-responsive if there are women employed in the industry and if women are involved in decision-making and policy about public transport. GLI was commissioned by the International Transportworkers … Continue reading “GLI Manchester: ITF People’s Public Transport Policy”