07-11-2016 18:00 via theguardian.com

Australian unions call for 'just transition' from coal-generated electricity

ACTU seek federal body to manage move to a clean energy economy and to support workers and communities that rely on fossil fuel-related jobsAustralian unions have thrown their weight behind a transition away from coal-generated electricity, calling for a new statutory authority to manage a “just transition”, supporting workers and communities that rely on fossil fuel-related jobs.
A policy discussion paper written by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) said a planned closur
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