Workers must be at heart of switch to clean energy, says UNISON
Date posted:
23 June 2025
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.”