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GREEN JOBS, GOOD WORK
Alternatives Journal Call for Proposals

Work. It's not only the main source of income for most people. It is a
central factor in shaping our identities, a source of connection with our
communities, an opportunity to develop and express our talents and
contribute to society.

But many people find themselves in jobs that are destructive of body, mind,
and the environment.  Overwork is often the flip side of overconsumption.
Problems of unemployment persist, while  the "working poor" have reappeared
in many advanced industrial societies. New technologies and workplace
downsizings are reducing the need for workers in many economic sectors.
Economic insecurity and the fear of unemployment create fertile ground for
anxiety about a perceived "jobs versus environment" conflict. Conventional
solutions for addressing unemployment through faster economic growth often
fail to consider the ecological impacts of many forms of growth.

Any economically and politically viable transition to ecological
sustainability has to come to terms with questions of employment and work.
Many people have begun to challenge the idea of a jobs versus environment
conflict, seeking instead the real possibility of jobs-environment
synergies in a wide range of areas [from sustainable energy investments to
environmentally benign jobs in caring services like education and health
care.] Proposals such as shorter work weeks and voluntary simplicity seek
to challenge the dominance of the "work-and-spend" cycle, and to question
the meaning and place of work in our lives. Others call for increased
recognition of the often invaluable, yet unpaid work in the community and
the home.

This issue of Alternatives will offer a critique of existing employment
policies and the current world of work, present practical alternatives for
ecologically-sound employment creation, explore new ways for thinking about
work and its place in our lives, and analyze existing initiatives for a
transition to green jobs and good work. We invite authors to submit article
proposals on topics related to this theme, including:

* critiques of the environmental and social costs of existing employment
policies and ways of working

* critical analysis of the perceived "jobs versus environment" tradeoff

* exploration of the potential for positive "jobs-environment" synergies in
specific economic sectors and regions

* proposals for government policies to stimulate both environmental and
employment gains

* the effects on new workplace technologies on employment, quality of work,
and ecological sustainability

* challenges to the model of overwork and overconsumption through ideas
such as voluntary simplicity / "downshifting" and the reduction of work time

* issues related to the recognition, valuing and gender distribution of
important unpaid work in the community and the home

* new ways for thinking about the meaning and nature of work and its place
in our individual lives and societies

* policies to increase the economic security of working people to counter
jobs-versus- environment fears, such as proposals for a guaranteed annual
income and  "just transition" programs for workers are displaced by
environmental measures

* successful examples of jobs-environment synergies, the creation of
sustainable livelihoods, and innovative government policies from around the
world


Article proposals will fall into three broad categories:

* Features of between 2500-4000 words of a more analytical nature, written
in essay, investigative, or academic style.

* Reports of between 1000-1500 words covering recent developments or
detailing a relevant case. They are usually written in newsy style, with
some analysis.

* Notes of between 250-500 words written in news style conveying only the
basic information about a recent development or new initiative.

Honoraria may be negotiated for published features and reports. All
published authors receive a free subscription or gift subscription to
Alternatives Journal.

Alternatives is a quarterly journal dedicated to in-depth analysis of
environmental issues, and in particular, to the connections among
ecological, social and economic dimensions. It combines the learned rigour
of an academic journal with the accessible style and format of a
general-audience magazine, making a unique hybrid that has proved itself by
its staying power: the journal has been publishing continuously in Canada
since 1971, making it the oldest environmental journal in the country.
Alternatives is published by Alternatives Inc., a non-profit charitable
corporation.

For a more detailed style guide, authors are encouraged to consult
Alternatives' Guidelines for Contributors, available from the office or our
website <http://www.fes.uwaterloo.ca/alternatives>.

The deadline for receipt of article proposals is May 19, 2000.

Submit manuscripts to:
Anicka Quin, Managing Editor, Alternatives Journal, Faculty of
Environmental Studies, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON	N2L 3G1
phone: (519) 888-4567 X6783, email [log in to unmask]


Anicka Quin
Managing Editor
Financial Manager
Alternatives Journal
Faculty of Environmental Studies
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
N2L 3G1
ph: (519) 888-4567 X6783
fax:(519) 746-0292
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http://www.fes.uwaterloo.ca/alternatives

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