Open letter: demand a Just Transition for North Sea oil and gas workers

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GJA is one of many organisations that have signed up to an open letter to the leaders of all political parties, calling for a rapid transition from fossil fuels that protects the workers in the sector.  The letter states:

“All steps to accelerate the transition away from oil and gas must be accompanied by a clear and funded transition plan for the workers and communities that currently rely on the industry.”

The authors of the letter state:

Uplift, Friends of the Earth Scotland and Platform are asking groups to sign on to our open letter calling on the incoming Government to commit to a clear and funded plan for a just transition for the workers and communities that currently rely on North Sea oil and gas.  You can see the full text and sign the letter here.

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GJA views this as taking a positive and proactive stance, with a clear focus on the long term job security of energy workers; recognising that North Sea Oil and Gas fields are in a terminal decline, which new exploration will not halt and barely impact, whereas the rapid transition to renewable energy jobs is the lifeline workers need.

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