The campaign for green jobs in the Navajo Nation fought an uphill battle against large energy corporations and tribal bureaucrats to envision and realize an equitable economy that empowered local communities.
Los Angeles is a leader in the nation in terms of regional movements for green equity. The region has a history of successful labor and community partnerships that birthed equity mechanisms such as community benefits agreements, living wage ordinances, and local hire policies.
The Green Equity Toolkit highlights green equity success stories and shares practical steps for how labor and community organizers can advocate for equity and inclusion in the green economy.