As Canada focuses on transitioning to a greener, lower-carbon economy, trade unions are concerned the move could leave workers out of jobs. The International Trade Union Confederation, the world's largest trade union federation, is advocating for a clear and fair transition plan for employees when it comes to these kind of industry-wide changes. Burrow estimated economies will complete the transformation to renewable energy in the next two to four decades. "Unions know there are no jobs on a dead planet so we've got to get this right." As Canada focuses on transitioning to a greener, lower-carbon economy, trade unions are concerned the move could leave workers out of jobs.

Source: CBC News April 08, 2018 03:56 UTC