Workers and communities that are heavily dependent on fossil fuel economies— including the production of coal, oil, and natural gas—are likely to experience disruptions in the status quo as society addresses climate change through the advancement of clean energy alternatives. This report is the fourth in a series that examines policies and programs to promote fairness for workers and communities in a transition to  a low–carbon economy, often referred to as a just transition.

This report has examined various tools to support workers and communities in transition, including economic development policies, infrastructure, and environmental remediation policies, and the array of policies that make up the broader social safety net in the United States. It focuses on programs and policies that explicitly seek to aid workers in securing stable, family-supporting jobs.