Climate Solidarity

In June 2009, COIN launched an innovative new project, funded by Defra’s Greener Living Fund aimed at mobilising thousands of trade union members to cut carbon emissions in the workplace.  The project builds on the core Trade Union ideals of collective action, social justice and solidarity and aims to mobilise a combined union membership of nearly one million.

How?

Union members are setting up Action Groups with other members at work. These Action Groups will work together on a carbon-cutting activity for a six month period. This might be reducing gas and electricity bills, or cutting food waste, for example. The aim is to build a wave of action across the Trade Union movement making our communities and workplaces more sustainable.

Who?

Climate Solidarity has been set up by four trade unions: CWU, PCS, NUT and UCU, in partnership with COIN, a climate change charity. All union members are welcome to get involved.

Find out more and get involved

To find out more including details of how you can participate in the project, visit the Climate Solidarity website.