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Switching support to renewable energy? – Japan’s largest union wavers

Will Japan’s Largest Union Support Renewable Energy? In These Times, 11 Aug 11 By Akito Yoshikane, The Japanese Trade Union Confederation, also known as Rengo, said the country’s nuclear energy policy and the union’s support of it should bequestioned going forward. At an anti-nuclear gathering last Thursday in Hiroshima, the union’s secretary general told reporters, “We have to start discussions concerning nuclear energy from the beginning to decide what we should do in the future.”

The statement, as tepid as it is, was the first time since 2005 the union even addressed the issue. It is a follow up from May when the union decided to review its policy and freeze the promotion of nuclear energy.

That is a change from last August when the union promoted atomic power. …..

the public has grown increasingly skeptical about the safety of nuclear power. Likewise, Rengo has also softened their stance. And if the past is any indication, they have the ability to shape policy. Whether their position will mirror public opinion or their own interests is something that will come to light in the near future…
http://inthesetimes.com/working/entry/11819/will_japans_largest_union_support_renewable_energy/

August 11, 2011 - Posted by | employment, Japan

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