AFL-CIO urges U.S. to remain in Paris Agreement for workers' benefit

The Facts -

  • The U.S. leads in energy production and clean energy job growth.
  • Withdrawing from the Paris Agreement sidelines American workers.
  • The U.S. labor movement urges staying in the agreement for job creation.


U.S. Labor Leader Advocates for Continued Participation in Paris Climate Agreement

The announcement of the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on climate change by President Trump has drawn significant reactions. AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler has made a public statement emphasizing the importance of remaining part of the accord for the benefit of American workers.

The United States, currently at the forefront of global energy production, also leads in the areas of clean energy investment and job growth, according to Shuler. This leadership has been achieved concurrently with active participation in the negotiations of the Paris Agreement. The agreement itself has been a catalyst for clean energy investments and opened up export opportunities, resulting in the creation of numerous unionized jobs in the U.S.

Shuler cautions against sidelining American workers and interests as other countries advance and forge agreements about the future of energy without U.S. involvement. She asserts that the labor movement will persist in advocating for the nation's continued engagement in the Paris Agreement to ensure beneficial outcomes for American workers.

For further information, contact Prerna Jagadeesh at 202-637-5018.

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