AMWU adopts motion for 100 per cent renewable energy by 2020

The WA branch of the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union took the exciting step of adopting the following motion which calls for 100% renewable energy by 2002. The motion was proposed by John Sharp-Collett, Secretary of the Retired Members Division. It was adopted on 27 May 2010 at the WA state conference of the AMWU.

100% renewable energy by 2020 motion

Conference notes and supports the union policy on uranium mining however till date very little has been done to implement this policy while the pro uranium lobby continues to roll on and in fact is becoming more confident as they hitch their band wagon to climate change. They argue that nuclear energy is necessary as part of the energy mix which is not correct.

The delay in the uptake of renewable energy is historically due to the fact that the fossil fuel lobby has been able to dominate energy policy even today this is the case. A business as usual model will not address the urgency of climate change.

100% renewable energy by 2020 is achievable. It is also necessary to combat climate change in such a manner as to negate the pro uranium lobby. The 100% renewable energy by 2020 is an international campaign that we need to not only support but be prepared to take action in support thereby attaining a nuclear free future.

Pictured: AMWU state vice president Dave Fox and state secretary Steve McCartney supporting the new policy