A Just Transition for All

“… A Just Transition for All … is an important read not only for
those concerned about climate change but also those concerned with labor rights, social justice, and economic equality as well.” —Industrial and Labor Relations Review

“A brilliant, field-defining book based on years of fieldwork with workers and communities. This text will radically improve public and scholarly debates on climate politics.” ~Daniel Aldana Cohen, Assistant Professor of Sociology, UC Berkeley; coauthor of A Planet to Win: Why We Need a Green New Deal

“Crisply written, sharply analytical, and deeply rooted in movement organizing, A Just Transition for All provides clarity on the conversations around economic, environmental, and social justice and offers guideposts for a better future for our planet.” ~Manuel Pastor, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and American Studies & Ethnicity, University of Southern California; Director, USC Equity Research Institute

The real promise of the book rests here, in its description of necessary systemic changes and how they might be achieved. As suggested by the subtitle, one pathway to a just future is through the agency of labor and community organizing. Cha offers inspiring examples of how local actors can effectively challenge existing power structures. ~Places Journal

Overall, A Just Transition for All offers a compelling framework for understanding and implementing just transition policies. By combining empirical research, theoretical insights, and on-the-ground case studies, Cha provides a roadmap for transformative change. The book remains true to its emancipatory roots and belief that a better future is possible, despite the gauntlet cast before communities in transition now and in the future. Those looking to learn more about just transitions and in need of a hopeful read will find much to like in this book. ~Environmental Politics