Workshop Session II: Wednesday, April 4, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Concentration: Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

As we move America to a cleaner, healthier energy economy, we must consider the impacts of this transition. How will people in specific industries fare? How will communities and regions adapt to this change? How can we limit adverse impact and make sure the transition is prosperous for as many people as possible, throughout regions and industries? These questions are already beginning to be dealt with in America, but our counterparts in Germany and other areas in Europe are further along in their transition. We invite you to hear from a panel featuring representatives of unions and environmental organizations — many of whom participated in a 10 day long "Green Jobs Tour" of Germany and Belgium — to learn about just this subject.

Presenters:
Richard Hatch, Executive Vice President, Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 2201; President, Central Virginia Labor Federation
Jeff Deyette, Senior Energy Analyst, Union of Concerned Scientists
Marc Norberg, Assistant to the General President, Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association (SMWIA)
Michael Williams, Senior Policy and Legislative Advocate, BlueGreen Alliance
Sylvia Brugger, Coordinator, Climate and Energy Program, Heinrich Böll Stiftung, European Union Office