Sign In
Support Us
Subscribe
Britain World Editorial Features Culture Sport
Britain World Editorial Features Culture Sport
Gaza Climate Crisis workers' rights Austerity far right Labour
Latest editorial
Trump's state visit can focus left campaigns for a political alternative
Advertise Contact us Shop Subscribe Support us Daily Alert
Gaza Climate Crisis Workers' rights Austerity Far right Labour
Scottish TUC Conference ’19 / 16 April 2019
Scotland ‘missing out on green jobs boom’
STUC report castigates government as activists blockade North Bridge
Climate protesters join Extinction Rebellion Scotland as they form a road block on the North Bridge in Edinburgh
Conrad Landin
Recent
People take part in an anti-Trump protest in Trafalgar Squar
Britain / 18 April 2025
Trump told he's not welcome in Britain after suggesting he will visit King in September
18 April 2025

US president suggests he may embark on a state visit

Channel deaths / 18 April 2025
Person dies trying to cross the Channel in small boat
18 April 2025

RNLI confirms death following medical emergency 

Britain / 18 April 2025
Youth violence is now a public health issue of our times, NASUWT general secretary warns
18 April 2025
Britain / 18 April 2025
Exam bosses must re-apply for their jobs, say Scottish Labour
18 April 2025
Education / 18 April 2025
Teachers voice concern on implications of Supreme Court ruling
18 April 2025
Britain / 18 April 2025
Hull train drivers take strike action over sacking of a colleague
18 April 2025
Britain / 17 April 2025
Arrest warrant sought for Israeli Foreign Minister as he visits Britain
17 April 2025
Morning Star job listings
Book your advertising in print and online

SCOTLAND is missing out on job opportunities in the low-carbon and renewable energy sector, the Scottish TUC warned after Extinction Rebellion blockaded Edinburgh’s North Bridge.

A report published by the union confederation today castigates the Scottish government for past promises of up to 130,000 jobs in the sector by 2020.

But current figures show there are just 46,400 employees in such jobs.

Support the Morning Star
You have reached the free limit.
Subscribe to continue reading.
Become a subscriber
More from this author
Grangemouth (37 of 56)
Britain / 4 August 2024
Grangemouth workers vow to fight for their refinery's future
4 August 2024
ICJ
World / 10 January 2024
South Africa can lead the world in ending the bombardment of Gaza, says anti apartheid veteran
10 January 2024
Israeli soldiers
World / 7 January 2024
Palestinian ambassador to South Africa thanks it for ICJ case against ‘apartheid’ Israel
7 January 2024
Zuma
World / 7 January 2024
Expel Zuma from ANC, South Africa's young communists demand
7 January 2024
Similar stories
New Options
Features / 30 October 2024
A just transition for offshore workers: RMT’s call to action
30 October 2024
As Britain shifts towards greater use of green energy and away from fossil fuels, those in offshore jobs must be protected, with fair treatment, job security and a chance for workers to have a say in their own futures, writes ANN JOSS
Jean-Luc Melenchon
Features / 12 July 2024
French left surges as Macron’s neoliberal centre crumbles
12 July 2024
The Melenchon-led NFP coalition now holds most Assembly seats, challenging the president’s anti-worker agenda — the far-right threat remains, but the path to progressive government is now open, writes DENNIS BROE
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar speaking during the party
Features / 28 June 2024
Mobilising against council cuts in Scotland
28 June 2024
With local authorities and services in a dire state, what should be the strategy of the left? DREW GILCHRIST argues that building support for no-cuts budgets can be a powerful way of defending our communities
grangemouth
Features / 4 May 2024
What happens next at the Petroineos oil refinery is of crucial national importance
4 May 2024
One of the biggest tests for politicians and parties ahead of approaching elections is their commitment to support the 500 highly skilled jobs at Grangemouth, warns DEREK THOMSON