Unions take green stand. (Britain's Trades Union Congress)

Unions take green stand

In what may be seen as another manifestation of the emerging red/green alliance, Britain's Trades Union Congress is expected to call for a charter for the environment at its annual congress in Blackpool this week. The TUC's general council is putting a statement to the congress which covers a wide range of environmental matters, from dust in the workplace to the destruction of the ozone layer. The importance of the environment at this year's TUC congress is further emphasised by ten motions on the environment tabled by individual unions.

The `polluter pays' principle, rejection of no growth or low growth scenarios, access to information …