Industry, not government, is getting in the way of a 'just transition' for oil and gas workers, say researchers

Industry, not government, is getting in the way of a 'just transition' for oil and gas workers, say researchersCanada's oil and gas sector is in the throes of profound change driven by shifting consumer demand and global commitments to dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions. The oil and" and a focus on protecting"good jobs"—efforts which aim to tie the future prosperity of oil and gas workers with the industry's survival.

It seems the notion of an unjust transition is gaining ground as political parties, industry associations and an increasingly mobilized fossil fuel workforce argue that climate policies are unduly targeting fossil fuels while there is still strong world demand.have proudly attended rallies organized by United We Roll and Canada Action to show their support for fossil fuel workers and their"grassroots" advocacy groups.

Taken together, the attacks by FCL on the union and its pension plan, represent an unjust transition, whereby attempts to break the collective power of labor are part of the rhetoric of the"net-zero" future.

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