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"Climate change is most definitely a union issue. The workplaces that we organise - and seek to organise - burn energy, consume resources and generate waste." First Steps to a Greener Workplace, TUC, 2006

On these pages you'll find news, tips and useful information, campaigns as well as  PCS policy on 'green' issues such as climate change, energy saving, waste and recycling.

We believe that green or sustainable workplaces should also take on board wider issues such as ethical investment, fair trade and workers' rights. 

April 2010 saw the introduction of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme in government departments and agencies as well as private sector low energy intensive organisations.

Our 'Becoming a greener union' 2011 report updates on progress on our work on green issues.

For information about green events see the events pages.
 

 

Take action

LRD/TUC greening the workplace survey

The Labour Research Department (LRD) is carrying out a survey on behalf of the TUC on trade unions, greening the workplace and climate change. The survey is supported by unions affiliated to the TUC, including PCS.

The survey will provide a useful picture of progress on trade union action on environment/climate change in the workplace and the role of unions in this vital area.

If you are a green rep, or are involved in green activities in your workplace, please complete the questionnaire - it only takes about 10 minutes. 

Stop the big energy stitch up

Friends of the Earth have launched a campaign this autumn asking the government to launch an independent inquiry into the big six energy companies power over consumers and politicians. The campaign is also calling on the government not to cut feed-in tariffs which provide support for renewable energy produced by householders, communities and businesses. Please sign the 'final demand' petition at the Friends of the Earth site.

Events

Green Forum 2012

PCS is holding a national Green Forum on Thursday 26 January in Manchester. The forum will:

  • update on the PCS green agenda
  • look at how government cuts are impacting on the environment
  • look at how we can develop our network of green reps
  • look at how we campaign around the alternative
  • develop our bargaining agenda.

Applications are invited from branch green reps and group/ national branches.

Branch green reps should complete the application form.

  Green forum application form  

Groups/ national branches that wish to send a representative to the Green Forum should email green@pcs.org.uk for an application form.

Green e-newsletter

Sign up to our green e-group

to receive news, campaign updates and action alerts send an email to green@pcs.org.uk with'subscribe to green e-group' as the subject.