energy-production work in China is generally less hazardous than non-green energy production work, such as coal mining. But there are still notable hazards associated with green-collar jobs, particularly in power generation systems, such as blade ejection, tower collapse, overheating, the use of high voltage electricity, the use of rotating machinery, working at significant heights, the handling of heavy equipment, etc. Many workers in green energy-production jobs in China report that they belonged to labor unions, and that representatives were able to participate in companies’ management. The unions also help carry out support programs for employees, which have contributed to the stability and satisfaction of the green-energy workforce. However, it is unclear how representatives influence decisions in management, and whether or not workers’ voices can be truly reflected in the representatives, since representatives are not always produced through direct elections. It is also worth noting that Chinese workers are not entitled to organize independent trade unions, and that all trade unions must be affiliated with the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU), and the formation of competing unions is prohibited. Whether state or privately owned, most trade union representatives are elected by management, rather than by workers, meaning that workers’ voices often go unheard. Current State of Green-collar jobs in China China has been increasing investment in infrastructure and environmental protection facilities to create demand within environmental protection industries. Many recent efforts and developments in green-collar work in China have focused on the circular economy, recycling of waste materials, and eradication of high-waste and high-pollution industries. In 2004, there were 1.595 million workers employed in the environmental protection industry. Green employment still is in its early stages in China, accounting for a very little percentage of China’s workforce. The overall caliber of workers is still particularly low, and the phasing out of outdated facilities will bring about some job loss. The transformation of some jobs that come with adopting green measures will pose a new challenge to workers who will need to update their skills. Although new green jobs will be created, the number of new positions will be limited compared to the amount of displaced workers who need redeployment, and some industries will not be able to exit quickly due to obligations to redundant workers. Forestry Industry in China Forests are one of the most economical carbon absorbers, with huge employment opportunities in three main areas: first, forestation and reforestation,