Taking Charge of the just Transition?
Depending on who you talk to or what you read, this can be a narrow transition just around energy to deal with the climate crisis or a much wider and deeper transition that transforms deep down to the very roots of the economy.
Are trade unions and communities taking charge of this narrative to ensure that there is deep transformation?
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Contents
Editorial—Taking charge of the Just Transition by Jenny Grice
Briefs by Jenny Grice and Sandra Hlungwani
South Africa’s power sector: unravelling for good? by Dinga Sikwebu
The Presidential Climate Commission: unpacking the details by Woodrajh Aroun
PCC Stakeholder Engagement: What does labour say? by Mbulaheni Mbodi and Mac Chavalala
Building a social compact around the climate transition Jenny Grice interviews Crispian Olver
Just another Transition or a Just Transition? by Ebrahim-Khalil Hassen
A compact that excludes key participants Sandra Hlungwani speaks to Mbulaheni Mbodi
Mining communities under attack by Jenny Grice
Toxic capitalism has led to the climate crisis, says academic Jacklyn Cock by Ufrieda Ho
To abandon coal, first understand how it is governed by Neva Makgetla
Home is where the power is: The Saltuba Cooperative by Patrick Brennan and Janet Cherry
COP26 through workers’ eyes by Lebogang Mulaisi
Public transport can reduce emissions and inequality by James Bartholomeusz
Informal workers empower themselves around climate change by Renaldi Prinsloo
Extreme weather batters home-based workers’ livelihoods by Chris Bonner
Recognise reclaimers now by Luyanda Hlatshwayo
A just transition to a sustainable food system by Brittany Kesselman
“Unsafe and inefficient public transport endangers our lives” by Sinqobile Akin and Andiswa Kona
Representing workers on a mandate Neo Bodibe interviews by Christine Olivier
Obituary: Oupa Lehulere by Khanya College
Oupa Lehulure: 1960—2021
He will be sorely missed. We carry his spirit of lifelong struggle for the working class with us as we march onwards! ~ Khanya College