what is the good green jobs steering committee?
Creating an economy that works for all.
Co-op Cincy has received a planning grant from the Department of Labor to find ways to help ensure that green construction and climate-resilient jobs are as transformational as possible. Addressing the climate crisis presents a generational opportunity to shift our economy
We have formed the Good Green Jobs Steering Committee to help us find meaningful ways to diversify the green construction jobs in our region, and create pipelines to family-sustaining careers with worker voice and ownership. Broadening ownership reduces wealth inequality.
To date the Committee is comprised of 30 members representing 28 organizations, including the City of Cincinnati Office of Environment and Sustainability, the Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio, industry representatives including Sustainergy (a solar and energy efficiency worker-owned co-op), the Cincinnati AFL-CIO, Green Umbrella worker representation, workforce programs including pre-apprentice and apprenticeship, as well as other participants from the City and County.
Strategic Opportunity for Co-op Cincy
Planning and implementing strategies to create Good Green Jobs will help us to broaden workership in Greater Cincinnati. Engaging in this planning process has already provided opportunities for us to
Discuss worker-ownership policy with local government officials, specifically around procurement
Organize a community purchasing alliance with a network of local faith communities
Imagine a shared services co-op to support our growing network of Cooperatives
Identify pipeline opportunities for the Business Legacy Fund in green construction industry
The Good Green Jobs Steering Committee has been meeting monthly for the past year— and continues to meet monthly for meetings to discuss strategies, identify best practices, and assist with follow-ups. Our five groups consists of:
The Green Construction Industry Working Group addresses workforce needs and growth strategies under the Inflation Reduction Act. They are currently working on exploring the formation of a shared services cooperative.
The Labor & Workforce Development Group focuses on creating a diverse, skilled workforce for the expanding green construction sector. Currently, they are recruiting the right workforce partners to the table.
The Project Pipeline Group aims to develop green construction projects and explore consumer purchasing alliances. Led by the City of Cincinnati Office of Environment and Sustainability, they recently applied for a C-Site grant to help fund solar and energy efficiency projects for houses of worship.
The Procurement Policy Group works on shaping policies to improve worker treatment and community impact. They are currently researching the best practices around procurement for diverse and values based contracting.
The Local, State, & Federal Collaboration Incentives Group identifies and leverages programs and partnerships to support quality green jobs. They are currently working on community outreach to raise awareness to opportunities pertaining to the Inflation Reduction Act.
