A Climate Jobs Agenda for the IAM

Climate change is creating real challenges for IAM members. But through strategic action, the union can build its power, grow its membership, and play a leading role in addressing one of the most consequential issues of our time. By leading on climate, the IAM can ensure members are protected and supported through a monumental economic transition and that climate actions and investments prioritize the needs of working people and their communities.

In each of these areas, we will outline a number of concrete action steps the IAM can take or support to make this vision a reality.

Growing IAM Membership in Clean Energy Industries Grow the Zero Carbon Energy Sector and Organize the Manufacturing Supply Chain Climate Jobs Washington Establish Large-Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production Build a 21st Century High-Speed Rail Network in the U.S. and Canada Grow and Organize the Offshore Wind Industry Grow and Organize the Clean Vehicle Market Use Department of Defense Climate Readiness Projects to Expand Service Contract Act and Civilian Military Organizing Advocate for Carbon Free Federal Buildings Ensuring Climate Jobs are High-Quality, Union Careers Advocate for Labor Standards in the Clean Energy Economy Develop Community-Labor Partnerships in Support of Labor Standards Champion Labor Law Reform Pass the Tim Hart Wildland Firefighter Classification and Pay Parity Act Support and Engage with the American Climate Corps Pass Local and National Legislation to Create Climate Jobs A Climate Resilient IAM Expand Manufacturing, and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Training and Apprenticeship Programs Develop Climate Training Programs at the William W. Winpisinger Center Invest Further in the IAM Disaster Relief Fund Decarbonize the IAM’s Physical Infrastructure Lead on Winning and Enforcing the OSHA Heat Standard Rule Partner with Unions Around the World to Build a Global Movement Prioritize Equity and Diversity in the Energy Transition Protect IAM Members in Threatened Industries Strengthening the IAM at the Bargaining Table and on the Shop Floor Outline Climate-Conscious Bargaining Agendas Establish Member-Led Climate Committees Develop Labor-Management Partnerships To Prepare for the Clean Energy Economy Make Safe Staffing a Pillar of Resilient Healthcare Systems and Communities