Podcast
'A New Kind of Union' - new book explores the first five years in the history of Unifor. Photo provided by James Lorimer and Company
'A New Kind of Union': New book explores the first five years in the history of Unifor
Victoria Fenner | Fred Wilson played a major role in the creation of Unifor. In his new book, he reflects on the first five years of one of Canada's newest unions' often turbulent history.
Columnists
Labour organizing 101: On the road to Michelin workers
Retiree Matters, Larry Wark | In the 1980s, the Canadian Auto Workers made their first attempt to organize Michelin workers in Nova Scotia. Larry Wark looks back at long days and nights travelling rural roads.
Columnists
The importance of unions: Lessons from the auto industry
Retiree Matters, Angus Ricker | Lance Livingstone well remembers the Canadian Auto Workers slogan "30 and out" -- referring to a contract provision that allows autoworkers with 30 years service to retire with a full pension.
RabbleTV
Watch the re-broadcast of the Pros and Cons teach in: policies for people and the planet
rabble staff | On Friday, November 1, immediately following Harper's address to the Conservative Convention, the Pros & Cons teach-in took place. Watch the rebroadcast of the livestream here.
News
Unifor holds founding convention: Five things you need to know about the new union
H.G. Watson | This weekend's convention provides our first chance to see how Unifor will function and will set the tone for the labour organization going forward.
News
'We have to grow the tent of activism': The CAW's Ken Lewenza on the transition to Unifor
H.G. Watson | Lewenza is shepherding CAW through its next transformation as it joins the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP) to form Unifor, the largest union in Canada.
News
Unionism, done differently
Dave Coles, Ken Lewenza | This is about a new approach to unionism and activism. Through community chapters, Unifor will break out of the bounds of traditional unionism.
Blog
Welcoming H.G. Watson, rabble's new labour beat reporter
rabble staff | We are thrilled to once again be working with the CAW to host this position and are pleased to welcome journalist H.G. Watson as our new labour beat reporter.
Blog
Announcing co-op placement opportunity: Labour beat reporter
rabble staff | In partnership with the Canadian Auto Workers union, rabble.ca is pleased to announce our second annual Labour Beat Co-op Placement.
Blog
Avoiding the shaft: No concessions for young workers
Nora Loreto | Is a 32 per cent pay cut a victory?
News
CAW and CEP joining forces: New union set to unveil name at event in Toronto
rabble staff | The CAW and CEP are joining together to form a new union that will represent more than 300,000 workers across the country in over 20 different economic sectors.
News
Introducing Unifor: New union opens its doors to rebuild labour movement's power
Peter Goffin | Unifor will look to represent women, First Nations groups, visible minorities, and other demographics that have been left wanting for an equal voice in labour movements of the past.