Various unions in California are pushing for the government to implement measures that will help workers in the fossil fuel industry transition to clean energy jobs. These unions are also seeking stricter worker safety standards, such as protections against high heat and other dangers that are a result of climate change. These unions are coming together to create a political coalition, named the California Labor for Climate Jobs. The California Labor for Climate Jobs is urging state officials to fund training programs that will prepare fossil fuel workers to work in the clean energy industry, and also provide healthcare coverage and relocation funds to provide a safety net for workers. The coalition is focused on working alongside climate activists to protect the environment while maintaining jobs in California.
See "A new political coalition comprised of labor unions in California is focused on transitioning fossil fuel workers into clean energy jobs", Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, October 27, 2023