As our #built environment transitions to new and better ways of delivering the spaces we need, a hidden majority is being overlooked: workers.
In Europe alone, the construction sector employs 15 million people, with an additional 3 million that contribute indirectly, including migrant workers. It is the continent’s largest industry and accounts for 7.5% of the EU’s total workforce.
Many workers fear the transition will happen at their expense: that a change in skills and increase in new technologies will undermine their job security, that retraining opportunities will not be provided, or that the new jobs will be far away from their homes.
As #UrbanFuture took over the centre of Stuttgart last week, we spoke to three organisations partnered with @laudes foundation, who are working to amplify the voices of workers and include them in making the decisions that shape the future of the built environment. Our thanks to @ambetyuson (@bwiglobalunion), @bellsastoria (IHRB) & @Mika Minio-Paluello (@tradesunioncongress) for their insights.
Get inspired at: https://citychangers.org/just-transition/
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