Workshop Session I: Tuesday, May 4, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Concentration: State and Local Initiatives/Other

The labor movement’s State Federations, Central Labor Councils, local affiliate unions and community partners are strategic entities within geographic regions to drive the transition to a clean energy economy in a cross-sectoral way as well as to help reduce carbon emissions. Central Labor Councils and State Federations are essentially the electoral, policy and legislative voice of the labor movement at the county level are well-positioned to become key players in the development and advancement of a clean energy policy agenda. These policies include renewable energy standards, climate action plans, building codes that drive energy efficiency, mas trasnit plans, industrial recycling, etc.  Come hear from labor and community representatives who are helping build the clean energy economy from bottom up.

Moderator:
Lisa Hoyos, California Apollo Alliance; UC Berkeley Labor Center

Presenters:
Joe Uehlein, Labor Network for Sustainability, Executive Director
Peter Cooper, California Labor Federation, Senior Program Manager