The Liberals Are Returning To The Status Quo Ante, Not ‘Building Back Better’
Rhetoric aside, the cancellation of the CRB shows that the Liberals are trying to return to the pre-pandemic status quo.
Adam D.K. King
Adam D.K. King is an assistant professor in Labour Studies at the University of Manitoba.
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Is Austerity Dead In Canada? An Interview With Jim Stanford
For this week’s Class Struggle newsletter, I had a conversation with economist Jim Stanford about public spending, deficits and debt, and what kind of program the left should demand in the aftermath of the pandemic.
Jobs Are Coming Back In Canada. But Will Workers Be Better Off?
Although many national economies are now rebounding, we’re far from replacing all the jobs that we’ve lost since February 2020 or from dealing with the broader pandemic economic fallout.
The Pandora Papers Destroy The Myth That ‘We Can’t Afford It’
The Pandora Papers reveal that there is no shortage of wealth in the world with which to address the environmental, social and economic crises we collectively face.
The Strike That Could Halt Hollywood
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is on the cusp of calling a strike that could grind Hollywood to a halt.
What The Election Would’ve Looked Like Under PR
The closer we can push toward full proportional representation the better, particularly for those on the left who are most disadvantaged by our current undemocratic FPTP system.
Erin O’Toole’s ‘Pro-Worker’ Posturing Is Smoke & Mirrors
Workers get nothing from Conservatives — never have, never will.
The Liberal’s Anti-Scab Proposal Is Disingenuous
Unions and those on the left should make clear how limited the Liberal anti-scab proposal is.
Union Wins At Indigo Stores Could Be The Start Of Something Big
Could new organizing victories at Chapters Indigo represent a union breakthrough in retail?