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Workers' Rights in an Era of Climate Crisis

  • The Century Foundation 1 Whitehall Street 15th Floor New York, NY, 10004 United States (map)

Taking bold action to tackle the climate crisis can be a win-win for the environment and the economy. The transition to a green economy has the potential to create millions of jobs, as many 2020 presidential plans show. But how can a green transition ensure that workers’ rights and good jobs are at the center, and that no one is left behind?

Featuring:

  • Moderator: Alexander C. Kaufman, Senior Reporter, HuffPost

  • Allison Ziogas, Journeywoman Electrician, IBEW Local 3

  • Amanda Novello, Senior Economic Policy Associate, The Century Foundation

  • Jason Walsh, Executive Director, BlueGreen Alliance

  • Julian NoiseCat, Vice President of Policy & Strategy, Data for Progress

Co-sponsored by The Century Foundation’s Bernard L. Schwartz Rediscovering Government Initiative and Data for Progress.

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