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Defending Workers and Communities in Transition

As Alberta implements the Climate Leadership Plan, the issue of a just transition for workers and communities becomes increasingly important. Bringing together workers, environmentalists, government representatives, and other decision-makers this FREE day-long event will feature panel discussions on the coal phase out, what is needed for a just transition, information on job training opportunities, the growth potential of renewable power, and more.  

Register for Just Transition and Good Green Jobs for Alberta

Agenda Outline

• 8:30am - Call to Order and welcome with Ken Neumann, USW National Director for Canada and Joie Warnock, UNIFOR Western Director
• Keynote Address by Diana Gibson
• Panel:  Just Transition and Alberta’s Coal Phase-Out 
• Lunch (Provided)
• Address by Hon. Deron Bilous, Minister of Economic Development and Trade
• Panel: Training for Good Green Jobs and What is Needed for these Opportunities
• Panel: Renewable Power, 30% by 2030, and Good Green Jobs in Alberta
• 5:30 pm - Wrap Up
• Reception