March 18, 2022
Maintaining motivation throughout a political career and beyond
Libby Davies interviews fellow politician and friend Joy MacPhail as she reflects on a lifetime of experiences as a woman in Canadian politics.
Podcasts
March 18, 2022
Labour and the war in Ukraine
Labour unions around the world are showing their support for Ukrainian unions.
March 11, 2022
Off the Hill: In the extreme
Panelists including Seth Klein, Chuka Ejeckam and MP Leah Gazan discuss the IPCC report, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the rise of the alt-right in Canada and more.
March 11, 2022
Smelter wars in B.C.
RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.
March 4, 2022
A life turned upside down – and under surveillance
“I still believe justice will prevail eventually. It may take time – it may take [all the] energy I have to get through this … but I feel there’s a purpose behind this. I feel we’re setting precedence. It’s not just our battle; it’s a battle for a lot of people.”
March 4, 2022
A woman is murdered every six days in Canada
Unifor has been campaigning for years to end violence against women, both at home and at work.
February 25, 2022
Only 11% of Africans are vaccinated
Marc Bélanger reports on a union call for a TRIPS waiver for Africa. Plus the right-wing attack on unions in India. The LabourStart Report of union events. Music this week is provided by Joe Glazer and friends singing ‘Solidarity Forever’. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the…
February 25, 2022
The fight to save 5200 acres of farmland
Listen to Phil and Doreen discuss how a proposed growth plan came to be in Halton, Ontario and what residents would like the future of Halton to look like.
February 18, 2022
Pushing back at grind culture
Paul Taylor: “I may not see all the change that I hope for in my lifetime, but I’ve come to realize that if I’ve helped make it so that the work and the organizing for change can continue beyond my lifetime, then I can be really proud of having done so.”
February 18, 2022
A week to show union love
It’s a week to show union love. Unions in the UK are celebrating HeartUnions Week. Plus: The AFL-CIO builds a union coalition to organize Amazon. Marc Bélanger shares the LabourStart which reports on union events around the world. Song featured: ‘You Fascists Are Bound To Lose’. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It…
February 11, 2022
Off the Hill: From the “Freedom Convoy” to the federal budget
Our panelists deconstructed the upcoming federal budget, and zeroed in on recent events in Ottawa – such as the ousting of Conservative leader Erin O’Toole, the so-called “Freedom Convoy” and the visible rise in right-wing populism.
February 11, 2022
Using AI to privatize education
Using AI to privatize education RadioLabour reports on how artificial intelligence is replacing teachers. Plus labour’s global fight for human rights. LabourStart’s report on events around the world is presented. And UnioNation sings: ‘She’s a Rebel Girl’. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on union issues and events with a focus…