We are pleased to announce that submissions are now open for Issue 14 of Lumpen: A Journal of Poor and Working Class Writers.

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For the upcoming issue,  we are joining forces with the Working Class Climate Alliance  and we are interested in hearing your take on the concept of "Just Transition" as a model for shifting to a sustainable and fair post-carbon economy.

Human-made climate change and environmental destruction are the biggest threats to our future and to the planet as we know it. To avoid this grim future, we must make significant changes to how our societies operate and to our lifestyles. However, these changes will impact some more than others, raising serious questions about social justice, equality, access to resources, and community solidarity.

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Developed within the trade union movement, the concept of Just Transition refers to the process of shifting from an economy reliant on fossil fuels and other unsustainable practices to one that is environmentally sustainable while ensuring workers' rights. It aims to unite social and climate justice and ensure that the transition to a sustainable future benefits everyone, especially workers and communities that might be adversely affected. Though popular among environmental activists, the environmental movement in the Global North often lacks proper representation from those most impacted by global heating and the efforts to mitigate it—namely, workers and the poor.

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This is why we are dedicating the next issue of Lumpen to amplifying the voices of poor and working-class writers on these critical issues. We want to hear how you envision Just Transition happening, how it might work in practice, and any real-life examples of its success or failure. Tell us what works and what needs changing in environmental campaigning to make it more class-aware and inclusive. Your perspective is crucial to reshaping these discussions, and we are keen to hear from you!

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We especially encourage submissions from those often excluded from class discourse in the UK. These groups include:

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• Migrants and those for whom English is not their first language

• Members of the global majority

• Gender-oppressed people

• Disabled people

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Additionally, we want to assure you that if you have never been published before, this will work to your advantage! As always, we welcome all levels of writing and English language skills: if we think improvements are needed, we will work with you in a friendly, non-judgemental manner.

Some house rules:

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• Please send us your idea for a text before submitting it in full.

• Word count: 800 minimum, 2,400 maximum (with some flexibility either way).

• Deadlines: Idea submission: 7th October; Full piece: 1st November

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If we publish your work, we will offer a small payment.

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All submissions and questions should be sent to editor@theclassworkproject.com.

Our editor is here to help you, so don’t hesitate!