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May 1, 2019

NDP MP's bill would give foreign victims of Canadian companies their day in court

Karl Nerenberg

There is currently no effective way for foreign victims of Canadian corporate malfeasance to pursue meaningful redress in Canadian courts. Vancouver-area NDP MP Peter Julian wants to change that.

Columnists

Apr 30, 2019

May Day 2019: Hope amid worker distress and unrest

Duncan Cameron

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.

Columnists

Feb 10, 2018

Uber and Lyft force drivers into poverty and despair

Amy Goodman

Denis Moynihan

Recent reports -- and driver suicides -- in New York City reveal how Uber and Lyft interfere with local regulations and strip drivers of labour rights.

Blog

Jul 14, 2017

Canada upholds commitment to labour rights with ratification of ILO Convention 98

Patty Hajdu

Last month Canada finally joined 164 other countries in ratifying the International Labour Organization's Convention 98, a commitment to workers' right to organize and collective bargaining.

News

Jul 14, 2017

Labour finds cause to rejoice in some Trudeau government actions

Karl Nerenberg

It has been a long time since the Canadian labour movement has had the opportunity to applaud the actions of a Canadian federal government. And yet recently the Canadian Labour Congress did just that.

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May 12, 2017

Labour activists take to the streets

WATCH: Canadian Labour Congress street party delivers message to Bay Street

Humberto DaSilva

On May 11, 2017 activists and delegates of the Canadian Labour Congress gathered at the most hallowed ground of Canada's financial elites, for a street party, and to deliver a message.

Columnists

Feb 16, 2017

Defeats of Andrew Puzder and Michael Flynn reveal power of grassroots movements

Amy Goodman

Denis Moynihan

The engine driving both the ouster of Andrew Puzder and Michael Flynn are movements of thousands upon thousands of people across the U.S., saying "no" to hate, bigotry and injustice.

Blog

Jan 5, 2017

Fred Henry, departing Catholic bishop, held strong pro-labour stance in addition to controversial social conservative views

David J. Climenhaga

Bishop Henry said he viewed his refusal to give interviews to the Calgary Herald during its 1999-2000 strike as part of his responsibility of proclaiming the Gospel.

Blog

Aug 3, 2016

When temporary becomes permanent: Reforming Canada's system of seasonal agricultural labour

Lynne Fernandez

Nicole Smith

The Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program's 50th anniversary is evidence that this temporary Band-Aid for Canada's agricultural industry has become a permanent element in maintaining the industry.

Blog

Jul 13, 2016

Halifax Mooseheads owners eliminate labour protections for junior hockey players

Stephen Kimber

Bobby Smith, majority owner of the Halifax Mooseheads, wasn't available to talk about government changes to labour laws exempting his team from paying its players minimum wage.

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