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A just transition for offshore workers: RMT’s call to action
As Britain shifts towards greater use of green energy and away from fossil fuels, those in offshore jobs must be protected, with fair treatment, job security and a chance for workers to have a say in their own futures, writes ANN JOSS
Wind turbines are lifted into place near Blyth, Northumberland
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The choice between two Blairites to revamp the tepid centrism of our ruling party doesn’t even come as cold comfort as we wander the city streets suffering from their third decade of austerity and the fifth of wage stagnation, writes MATT KERR
ANN HENDERSON looks at the trailblazers of the Women’s Trade Union League and their successful fight for female factory inspectors — a battle that echoes in today’s workplace campaigns
HENRY FOWLER puts the strike of public-sector workers in New Zealand in the wider context of deteriorating employment conditions throughout the world’s major economies
MAT COWARD looks back at a protest 105 years ago this month, whose reporting by the media bears uncomfortable similarities with demos today
THE offshore energy industry is at a pivotal moment. As Britain transitions from fossil fuels to renewables like wind and hydrogen, oil and gas workers face significant challenges, including job insecurity and weaker rights compared to their land-based counterparts.
RMT advocates for a just transition — one that ensures workers’ rights, fair treatment and job security are central to this shift.
Labour government’s role in the transition
The Labour government has introduced encouraging measures, notably through Ed Miliband’s energy transition working group, which includes trade unions.
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