Today's show, hosted by Ginny Wolff, features Steve Garey, retired refinery employee, and former president of United Steel Workers local 12-591. He currently serves on the executive board of the Washington State BlueGreen Alliance. Steve works to engage union members in becoming part of the solution in making policy decisions about how we transition to a post fossil-fuel economy. The interview explores the concept of "just transition" which considers the economic stress on workers and communities dependent on the fossil fuel industry. Steve identifies areas of common interest between labor and environmentalists, and describes projects the BlueGreen Alliance in Washington is currently addressing. Steve Garey is a featured speaker at a forum in Anacortes, details below.
Coming events in Skagit County explore an equitable transition to a clean energy economy:
"Energy Crossroads: A Community Forum"
Wed. April 27
Lincoln Theater, Mt. Vernon
7 - 8:30
"Community Dialogue about Just Transition"
Wed. May 11
Depot Art & Community Center in Anacortes
7- 8:30.
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