ABOUT J T A

Since 1996, a voluntary coalition of labor, economic and environmental justice activists, Indigenous people and working-class people of color has created dialogue in local, national, and international arenas. We have sought a process for the just transition of communities and workers from unsafe workplaces and environments to healthy, viable communities with a sustainable economy.

Our tools include educational workshops, joint fundraising, local organizing partnerships, and policy development. All of the participating groups have signed a Statement of Cooperation to discuss and seek common approaches to our differences.

This effort has been led by the Environmental Justice Networks and the USW United SteelWorkers. Over time "Just Transition" has gone from being an idea promoted by a small, voluntary coalition to a solid policy idea increasingly embraced by wider audiences.

A separate 501c3 was incorporated in December 2000 in Washington, DC, and full-time staff was hired. The Just Transition Alliance seeks support to build a strong independent infrastructure to move our work deeper at the grassroots and rank and file levels.

JTA is supported by private foundations, small government grants, and in-kind support.