Massachusetts S3163 establishes a Just Transition Office to support workers displaced by the transition to clean energy.

Massachusetts S3163 creates a Just Transition Office within the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to support workers displaced by the transition to clean energy. The office will ensure that displaced workers have access to employment and training opportunities in clean energy industries. The bill also mandates that gas companies develop comprehensive plans to address workforce transitions, including hiring preferences for displaced workers, cross-training, and re-training.

Massachusetts S3163 establishes a Just Transition Office to support workers displaced by the transition to clean energy.

Massachusetts S3163 creates a Just Transition Office within the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to support workers displaced by the transition to clean energy. The office will ensure that displaced workers have access to employment and training opportunities in clean energy industries. The bill also mandates that gas companies develop comprehensive plans to address workforce transitions, including hiring preferences for displaced workers, cross-training, and re-training.