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Festival of Politics 2024: Jobs and the Just Transition – back to the 80s?

Wednesday 21 August 2024 1:00 PM

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One in five UK jobs will reportedly be impacted by the move to a greener, cleaner economy with thousands of livelihoods and communities tied to ‘old’ industries at stake. What can the 1980s miner’s strike teach us as we move through a ‘just transition’ and ensure communities dependent on fossil fuels don't face the same challenges? Is the close working between government, business, investment, and a local approach creating high-quality jobs and employment for a green economy in Scotland?

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