Green jobs and the green economy are hot topics of discussion in California. As Californians seek products and services that will minimize their impact on the environment, green businesses are arising to meet consumers’ demand for everything from solar panels to environmentally certified building materials. Demand is also being created by state and local legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, like California’s Global Warming Solutions Act, AB 32.
"California's Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006: A Background Paper for Labor Unions" focuses on AB 32’s potential impact on California jobs and workers, and highlights ways that California labor unions can influence the implementation process to promote both lower emissions and good jobs.
To download this important background paper, click here.
For additional information on green jobs, visit the UC Berkeley Labor Center or contact the California Labor Federation Workforce and Economic Development program.