A Look At The State Of Labour In The Atlantic Provinces
This week I sat down with Judy and Larry Haiven to talk about work and labour in the Atlantic provinces.
Adam D.K. King
Adam D.K. King is an assistant professor in Labour Studies at the University of Manitoba.
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Manitoba Liquor Workers Defeated Government And Their Employer
The struggle against Conservative austerity and reckless privatization continues.
GTA Metro Workers’ Strike Is A Chance To Reform Grocery Industry
At one time, grocery sector work provided family-sustaining wages and job security, before employers engaged in a battle to crush unions.
Energy Corps Reaping Super-Profits While Canadians Suffer
We shouldn’t allow the economic consequences of the government’s policy failure on the cost-of-living crisis to be forgotten.
The Evidence For A So-Called ‘Summer Of Strikes’ Is Thin
We’re only halfway through the year, but if trends continue, strikes seem to again be trending down since 2021.
UPS Workers And The Teamsters Have Achieved A Stunning Victory
Teamsters leadership is characterizing the tentative agreement as an unequivocal victory, and it’s hard to argue otherwise.
Iqaluit Workers In The Midst Of One Of Canada’s Longest Strikes
Members of the Nunavut Employees Union have been on strike for 135 days, following months of employer resistance and bad faith.
Board’s Ruling Against Port Workers A Blow To Labour Rights
If the apparent end of the port worker strike teaches us anything, it’s to not depend on the supposed neutrality of labour law adjudicators.
The Tide May Be Turning For Organized Labour In Canada
By not showcasing wins when and where they’re happening, labour is missing a chance to inspire workers to fight for what they deserve.