Resources

Briefing on Trade Unionism– A short introduction to trade unionism with practical tips for engaging with trade unionists on climate change issues.

‘How to be an effective climate activist in your workplace’ – a WCA activist briefing on being a radical environmental activist at work

‘Why climate change activists support the BA workers’ – WCA bulletin for the March 2010 British Airways workers’ strikes

‘Climate Change is a Class Issue’– A general WCA leaflet which examines issues of capitalism, the inequalities of environmental destruction, sustainable production for social need, and industrial action to change the economy.

Lessons from the past: The New South Wales Builders Labourers Federation – The story of a miliant trade union that took up the struggle for the environment. Their struggle remains a model for what we seek to acheive today.

Lessons from the past: Lucas Aerospace and Workers’ Plans – When the economic crisis hit the British manufacturing industries in the 70s, workers developed plans for “socially useful production”.

The Workers’ Climate Action Logo: