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STUC leader hits out at Scottish government's missed targets for a just energy transition
A general view of Whitelees windfarm, Eaglesham
STUC general secretary Roz Foyer hit out yesterday at missed Scottish government targets for a just energy transition.
The trade union federation’s research shows that some 16,000 jobs have been lost in the sector, with the benefits of the renewable programme being missed by Scottish workers.
In 2021, offshore wind generated £2.4 billion in turnover, yet the jobs created in the industry fell from seven jobs per £1 million of turnover in 2014 to just one job per £1m.
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