A global, multi-sector, initiative to advance democratic direction and control of energy.

Building support for real solutions to the climate crisis, energy poverty, land grabs and repression of worker and democratic rights and

protections.

NYSNA Board Meeting, April 1, 2014

Extreme Energy on the Rise

Tar Sands Oil

Shale gas “fracking”

Mountaintop removal and surface coal mining

Deep sea / Artic oil drilling

Emissions in the danger zone

The target (don’t go there)

Business as Usual

Fossil Fuels NOT Running Out

Under Attack- Workers and Communities

• Many workers lack rights & union representation

• Health & safety issues

• Production up, employment down

• Companies closing union operations, reopening non-union.

Renewable Energy is Below 5% of Electricity Production Nearly Everywhere

Energy Privatization has failed….

• Workers

• Communities

• The Environment

Price rises across Europe spark protests and spark calls to re-nationalize and re-regulate power generation

Fossil Fuel Companies Threaten Democracy

Unions Seek a New Path

Public authorities have the responsibility to…ensure that the Commons, natural and energy resources are brought and kept under public ownership, securing their public preservation and administration with social control.

– Statement issued by the Trade Union Assembly, Rio de Janiero, June 2012

Developing a Framework for Action