The Protecting Workers for a Clean Future Act directs the Department of Labor to create a renewable energy transition grant program that provides funding to local and tribal governments to develop plans for moving workers out of fossil fuel industries into sustainable energy jobs. Eligible communities must have above-average employment in traditional energy sectors and establish partnerships with diverse stakeholders including labor groups, environmental organizations, and employers to design the transition strategy. The bill also establishes a National Employment Corps within the Department of Labor that would guarantee jobs and job training to workers who cannot be successfully transitioned through local plans, with positions paying at least $15 per hour plus benefits and offering supportive services like childcare and transportation. The legislation authorizes unspecified funding levels and requires coordination across federal agencies to identify employment opportunities in areas like infrastructure, energy efficiency, and healthcare to ensure displaced workers have viable career options.
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