Sustainable energy stymied

Sustainable energy projects are a chance for councils to tackle climate change, kick-start the economy and create jobs, but policy and funding barriers are standing in their way, research from UNISON shows.

Members disappointed at E.ON green jobs decision

(25/10/10) Company drops plans for revolutionary new power station

Green jobs can help balance out cuts

(14/06/10) UNISON votes to promote a sustainable future for jobs and the environment

'Tar sands' fight at BP AGM

(15/04/10) UNISON flexes pension fund muscles at oil giant's AGM

UNISON says climate talks must be springboard to legal treaty

(18/12/09) UN climate talks draw to a close

Public services can help in the battle against climate change

Are governments prepared to act, and to spend?

'Public services are key to getting us out of climate crisis'

(14/12/09) UNISON message to UN climate conference

Hope rises at Copenhagen

(14/12/09) Unions optimistic as governments discuss 'just transition' and 'decent work'

UNISON marches in Copenhagen

Making sure the voice of working people is heard at the negotiating table

On the way to Copenhagen

Young UNISON member Daniel Kingston joins Dave Prentis in Copenhagen to call for a ‘just transition’ to a low-carbon world.

On a wave in London, Glasgow and Belfast

(07/11/09) UNISON members take to the streets to call for Copenhagen agreement

Join the Wave for climate, jobs and public services

Last chance for UN climate change talks in Copenhagen