Roundtable - Political parties and Trade Unions in the face of Degrowth

We live in a context of eco-social crisis in which resource depletion is a tangible reality. So the question we need to ask ourselves is how we will manage this degrowth and who will decide how much, how, where and, above all, who will degrowth. And in this respect, the role of political and trade union forces will be crucial. At this round table, we will try to learn about the proposals of the different political parties that have expressed, in one way or another, their recognition of the material reality of our planet, as well as the position and work of the different trade union organisations on degrowth. With a particular focus on the necessary social justice that must accompany this process and the inclusion of other formulas of participation that allow society to take part in this transition. When: Thursday 20 June 2024, Where: Museo Provincial (Padre Amoedo Carballo 3, Pontevedra) The activity will be conducted in English and will include sign language interpretation. The event can be followed live on the YouTube channel of the Post-Growth Innovation Lab group. : Roundtable 1: Degrowth as an opportunity: Public policies for the construction of a socially and environmentally just alternative Eva García Sempere (Izquierda Unida) Hugo Abad Frías (Equo) José Francisco Hila Vargas (PSOE) Juan José de Blas Abad (Podemos) Miguel Anxo Fernández Lores (BNG) Sergi Cot Cantalosella (CUP) Chair: Marga Ferré Roundtable 2: The social political function of trade unions and their involvement in the construction of post-capitalist alternatives. Trade unions in the face of degrowth Ángeles Santos Alfonso (COAG) Martín Lallana Santos (LAB) Pablo E. Frutos Rodríguez (CCOO) Paulo Carril Vázquez (CIG) Chair: Juan Bordera International Degrowth Conference 2024