May 1, 2019
MayDay – International Workers’ Day
CUPE stands with all workers organizing for safe working conditions, a living wage, benefits and a decent pension, as well as for accessible, affordable public services.
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Apr 30, 2019
May Day 2019: Hope amid worker distress and unrest
In 2019, the labour movement around the world prepares its demonstrations of hope, solidarity, and support for collective action at a time of major worker distress and unrest.
May 1, 2017
'Never confuse decency with weakness': Outgoing CLC secretary-treasurer Barbara Byers advises women
Meagan Gillmore
To celebrate May Day, rabble is focusing on the accomplishments of women in the workplace. We spoke with outgoing CLC secretary-treasurer Barbara Byers about her work as a labour activist.
Apr 30, 2017
Maywork's Journey to Belong highlights art that tells the story of migrant activism
Maya Bhullar
On Sunday April 30, Mayworks brought together three performances about migrant activism in Journey to Belong.
Apr 28, 2017
A movement is building on May Day in defence of immigrant rights
The immigrants-rights movement, organized by some of the most vulnerable people in the U.S., is hitting the streets in force on May 1.
May 2, 2016
Airport workers demand fair wages, better jobs on May Day
Teuila Fuatai
Toronto airport workers celebrated May Day with a rally demanding equal pay for equal work, $15 minimum wage, sick days and an end to precarious work.
May 8, 2015
What Canadians need to know about their labour history
Ella Bedard
There are many meanings to May Day. Members of the Graphic History Collective tell us what the Workers' holiday is all about.
May 1, 2015
The legacy and lessons in May Day, with Stephanie Ross
Ella Bedard
The legacy and lessons of May Day, with Stephanie Ross, co-director of the Global Research Centre at York University.
May 1, 2015
May Day: A new kind of unionism for a changing world
Daniel Tseghay
Does Canada need a new kind of unionism? Perhaps.
May 1, 2015
May Day 2015: Quebec unions upping the ante against austerity
David Gray-Donald
Unions in Quebec are mobilizing today on May Day against austerity. Why? Because enough is enough and it's time to stand up against austerity.
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