Climate Action Task Force

The Climate Action Task Force supports and acts as a resource for the MTA, other MTA committees and MTA affiliates around issues related to the climate crisis.

The Task Force advises and assists members and locals addressing the climate crisis, helps bring the organizing power of the MTA to bear on the crisis, and brings a labor perspective to the climate justice movement.

The Task Force works with relevant MTA divisions and committees to educate members as to the causes, impacts and ways to address global warming.

The Task Force encourages locals to establish climate committees and to bargain for contract language to promote climate-friendly school facilities and appropriate climate education in all public schools.

The Task Force advises the President about how MTA can best work in the political arena and in coalitions to amplify MTA’s impact.

The Task Force will be in place for three years after which the Board or Executive Committee will evaluate whether the formation of a policy or other committee is warranted. The Task Force will issue a report to the Board annually, with a final report at the end of its three-year term. The size and composition of the Task Force will be in line with MTA policies.

Chair: Alex Hershey
Staff Consultant: James Kobialka, jkobialka@massteacher.org