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This edition: Combatting Climate Change: Trade Unions for Energy Democracy


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Episode Details

Original tape date: September 26, 2024. First aired: November 4, 2024.

On this episode of City Works, host Laura Flanders convenes a panel of climate activists working under and alongside the labor organization, Trade Unions for Energy Democracy, CUNY SLU. Sean Sweeney, Irene Shen, Brian Kamanzi, and Ozzi Warwick speak to Laura about the need for democratic, public ownership of energy production in order to meet the challenge of climate change, and about their efforts to coordinate labor unions in pursuit of that goal.

Guest List

Brian Kamanzi Researcher, Trade Unions for Energy Democracy

Irene Shen Lead Organizer, Trade Unions for Energy Democracy

Sean Sweeney Founder, Trade Unions for Energy Democracy

Ozzi Warwick General Secretary, Joint Trade Union Movement

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  • City Works is a show that highlights the vast array of workers across New York City. Hosted by Laura Flanders and produced in collaboration with the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, the show spotlights the occupations and projects of the working people of our city, with inquiry carried out by one of the nation’s most outstanding universities.

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