STUC Conference: Just Transition and nuclear power

Prospect and the GMB have issued a statement on Just Transition and nuclear power in Scotland. This follows a motion proposed by Prospect and the GMB to the STUC Conference, committing to nuclear power as part of a Just Transition to a Net Zero Scotland.

In the statement the unions say:

“We had hoped today to debate and discuss how we build upon the STUC’s balanced energy policy including nuclear power, in particular new nuclear technologies such as small modular reactors, to deliver both de-carbonisation and Just Transition for Scotland.

“We understand that amongst our broad movement there are different views. It is hugely disappointing however when Unions embedded in the nuclear industry feel unable to support their own members in that industry, especially those working to design and build these new technologies. As a result Prospect and GMB have withdrawn our motion (Motion 15 at today’s STUC Conference) and we will be engaging with our nuclear industry colleagues on how we address this damaging issue.”