UCU: Climate crisis: training for zero carbon jobs

Motion

Motion text: Congress notes:
1. the urgency of the climate crisis;
2. the positive impact of retrofit action for energy efficient homes;
3. Glasgow's impressive in-house model of retrofitting.
4. the need for all homes to be energy-efficient, initially to reduce, then as part of plans to totally eliminate, burning of fossil fuels.
Congress resolves to press for:
a. Trade union and residents' participation in local retrofit plans;
b. Clear, funded plans for Centres of Excellence in Zero Carbon Skills, at levels from Entry level to HNC Diploma and degree, provided collaboratively by local FE colleges and universities and responsive to students’ demands.
Congress calls on UCU branches:
to approach relevant councillors and council officers, in liaison with local trades unions and Trades Councils, to urge their local management to actively promote learning of Zero Carbon Skills.