First Contract Ratification for CWA Climate Workers

In October, workers at The Climate Reality Project, represented by CWA Local 2336 in Washington, D.C., ratified their first contract. The Climate Reality Project was founded by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore in 2006 with the mission, according to their website, “to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society.”

Members cited concerns over wages, especially in the bottom salary bands; the need for benefits in the event of layoffs; and more flexibility for remote work. They also expressed concerns prior to bargaining about scheduling, the promotions process, and healthcare costs. The new contract language includes improvements on all points, as well as a plan to implement fair compensation for work out of title and removing the cap on sick days used per year.

Climate Reality Project employee and bargaining committee member Ella Carlson said, “The fair and consistent language and benefits we were able to establish in this contract mean members can feel secure and supported while working to advance solutions for the climate crisis.”

Congratulations to members of CWA Local 2336 at The Climate Reality Project!