May 30, 2019
Maude Barlow: envisioning economic justice
Needs No Introduction
Maude Barlow speaks at the Tommy Douglas Institute at George Brown College on May 23, 2019.
worker rights
Jan 4, 2017
As pot legalization nears, cannabis industry can't forget workers' rights
Paul Meinema
The Canadian cannabis industry is poised to become a significant player in our economy. That future must include comprehensive workplace safety and labour rights for every worker.
Jul 29, 2016
Renaissance Hotel workers' inspired fight for right to unionize
Teuila Fuatai
We're not crying, you're crying! We speak with four women from the housekeeping department about their fight for unionization and what it means.
Jul 18, 2016
'Groundbreaking' labour ruling highlights Canada's lack of progress for worker rights
Teuila Fuatai
Canada's Supreme Court ruling in favour of fired nuclear energy worker Joseph Wilson has been rightly revered. But, it's being celebrated for essentially ensuring the law was followed.
Jul 14, 2016
All smoke no substance in Canada Post's pension argument
Teuila Fuatai
Canada Post cites the $6.2-billon solvency cost as a key issue in its negotiation with workers. But Kevin Skerrett tells us that in Canada Post's case, it's not really relevant at all.
Jun 21, 2016
National Aboriginal Day: Building bonds between Indigenous communities and the labour movement
Teuila Fuatai
Today marks National Aboriginal Day in Canada. Teuila Fuatai speaks to Métis Nation member and union activist Michael Desautels about his work in Indigenous communities and the labour movement.
Jun 16, 2016
Unions brace for anti-worker legislation in Manitoba
Teuila Fuatai
The Manitoba Federation of Labour warns this new bill could disrupt more than a decade of peaceful labour relations in the province.
May 12, 2016
Rise up! 'Drawn to Change' illustrates Canadian labour's stories and struggles
Haseena Manek
The Graphic History Collective illustrates an informative and illuminating timeline of Canada's complicated labour history. Consider this your call to arms.
May 6, 2016
Toronto library workers ratify agreement, Board to vote later today
Teuila Fuatai
A new collective agreement for the Toronto City public library workers is in the final steps of ratification.
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.
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