Just transition: the pensions analogy
A ‘just transition’ must replace fear of, and resistance to, brown job losses with consensus behind social investment. Pension reform provides parallels and pointers.
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A ‘just transition’ must replace fear of, and resistance to, brown job losses with consensus behind social investment. Pension reform provides parallels and pointers.
John Weeks argues in our ‘just transition’ series that its success is linked to a political message of hope.
The wealth tax proposals advanced by Democratic US presidential primary contenders have drawn vehement criticism from many who should be supporting them.
Homeless people tend to have individualised, complex needs. But their first requirement is simple—a home.
There is only one problem with the theory that the labour market is becoming polarised between the low- and high-skilled. It’s wrong.
The proposal by the European Commission to legislate on fair EU minimum wages has excited contrasting attitudes among trade unions in member states.
Europe must act on its global responsibility to protect human and workers’ rights.
Branko Milanovic explains the possible thinking behind Vladimir Putin’s recent clouded constitutional announcements.
The World Economic Forum has recognised intellectually that Scandinavian social models offer an alternative to rising inequality. It just can’t accept this ideologically.
Populism is boosted by economic crises, but its roots are cultural.
Continuing our series on ‘just transition’, Natalie Bennett argues that the media have an ethical responsibility to foster public understanding.
Just transition works and there are already many lessons learned. The most important is that workers must see a positive pathway ahead.
Adam Tooze stresses that the critical COP26 conference later this year hinges on European unity and radical leadership.
The European Green Deal is a ray of hope but it faces two huge challenges: it must go global and the finances must be found.
Labour must abandon faith in one more heave for Westminster victory and embrace a progressive alliance, including for electoral reform.
Paul Mason turns in his Social Europe column from postcapitalism to the theme of post-Brexit Britain.
Economic inequality has burgeoned as income from capital has risen faster than growth. Time to change the owners of capital.