Unions have a central and indispensable role to play in Industrial Strategy

The Government has published its Industrial Strategy Green Paper looking at how it can use the levers at its disposal to support industry in the next decade.

The paper looks at eight key areas including defence, creative industry, clean energy and life sciences and pledges to involve trade unions in developing and implementing the strategy.

Mike Clancy, General Secretary of Prospect, said:

“It is high time the UK had a proper industrial strategy bringing together Government, business, trade unions and other stakeholders to address the UK’s urgent need to boost investment and innovation, improve growth and meet pressing societal and environmental challenges.

“Trade unions have a central and indispensable part to play in this. The economy’s and individual employers’ successes are in the interests of the UK workforce, which is why Prospect always seeks to work in partnership with employers and employer bodies to strengthen the businesses and industries we work in.

“From defence manufacturing and clean energy to tech and the creative sector, partnership is vital to progress. We welcome the Government’s commitment to giving everyone a stake in our future prosperity.”