Responding to the government’s publication today (Monday) of the clean energy industries sector plan, UNISON assistant general secretary Jon Richards said:
“This strategy brings a greener energy industry a step closer. But the switch to renewables comes with major challenges.
“Staff in the sector must be at the heart of the move to net zero. The workforce needs new skills to safeguard their jobs. That means proper investment in the right training.
“The move across to clean energy must be handled correctly. Otherwise, the UK won’t have the workers with the right skills and expertise and firms could be forced to lay off staff as they struggle to keep up with technological advances.”
Notes to editors:
– UNISON is the UK’s largest union with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.
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Liz Chinchen M: 07778 158175 E: press@unison.co.uk
Sophie Goodchild M: 07767 325595 E: s.goodchild@unison.co.uk
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