Civilian Climate Corps: Jobs, Justice, and Transition to a Clean Economy.
This Act establishes the Civilian Climate Corps (CCC) to mobilize labor for climate change response, clean energy transition, and environmental justice, aiming for 600,000 positions by 2025. Participants receive a minimum living allowance equivalent to $15 per hour, health care benefits, and up to $25,000 in tax-free educational benefits for student loan repayment or tuition. The program prioritizes investments in historically underserved communities and grants full labor rights, including the right to unionize and collectively bargain, to all Corps members.
Key points
Creation of hundreds of thousands of jobs in climate resilience and clean energy projects, guaranteeing a minimum wage equivalent of $15/hour or the prevailing wage.
Members receive health care benefits and up to $25,000 in tax-free educational awards for student loans or future tuition.
Strong labor protections: CCC members are granted the right to organize, collectively bargain, and strike.
Focus on Equity: At least 50% of labor and investment must support under-resourced communities of need (low-income, communities of color, tribal areas).
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