Reconfiguring Labor Day: The Convergence of the Labor and Environmental Movements
For decades, the perceived incompatibility of labor and environmental interests helped form a deep chasm within the Democratic Party. But a new phenomenon has emerged, moving these two natural allies towards one another. Focusing on the possibility of green collar jobs and a new energy economy, pro-labor and pro-environment coalitions are building a coherent vision that joins the goals of environmental protection and job growth.
