The Oregonian: Protecting workers and building resilience
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CFA Organizer and Policy Specialist Danielle Fox, along with SEIU 503 leaders Mike Powers and Steve Demarest, commend Oregon state leaders for moving public retirement fund investments away from fossil fuels. Read an excerpt below, then continue reading over at The Oregonian website.
The burning of fossil fuels, carbon-intensive companies and the escalating climate crisis pose dangers to the health, safety and finances of Oregon’s public workers. Countless are exposed to extreme heat, wildfires, floods and deep cold. Many live in impacted communities and have even lost their homes. Retirement futures are at risk due to climate’s financial impact on retirement investments.
We at Service Employees International Union Local 503 and Climate Finance Action commend Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner for her leadership in passing the Climate Resilience Investment Act.
