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Motion on a transformative approach to the fossil fuel energy crisis

This draft motion – which can be used to generate debate and commitment to action in union and political party branches – has been worked on and had input from supporters of Greener Jobs Alliance, Fuel Poverty Action Group, the Campaign Against Climate Change and the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. 

Now updated to make the actions less timebound.

Paul Atkin

Motion on a transformative approach to the fossil fuel energy crisis

The impact of the US/Israeli attack on Iran, overlaid by the extreme weather impacts of climate change, is creating a violent upward pressure on the cost of living that is likely to be long lasting. 

Food and energy prices are rising. 

Shortages are likely. 

Therefore this branch/district/ward (delete as appropriate) believes 

1. To stop the crisis we need to stop the war, tax war profits and prioritise welfare and infrastructure spending over increases in military spending.
2. The transition to renewable energy and energy conservation is the solution.  
3. Crisis measures must be social justice measures. 

Resolves

1. To campaign on these points alongside other unions and campaigns locally.
2. Invite all members to a showing of the trade union version of the National Emergency Briefing film.
3. Support Fuel Poverty Action’s Make Green Fair campaign for the benefits of renewable energy and new technology for heating and cooling homes, to be fairly distributed to everyone.  
4. To email a link to the Greener Jobs Alliance Newsletter to all members suggesting they sign up if interested.
5. To send this as a motion alongside the attached statement to

A) Unions version

1. the local trades council, 
2. our union National Executive representatives to help inform discussion at national level. 

B) Labour Party wards

our local elected representatives and Party NEC representatives. 

C) Green or Your Party branches

our local elected representatives and our Central Executive Committee representatives.