The Union Wage Premium Remains Strong Across Canada
A new report also finds that unionization’s advantages are greatest among workers who otherwise face disadvantages in the labour market.
Adam D.K. King
Adam D.K. King is an assistant professor in Labour Studies at the University of Manitoba.
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Public Sector Pensions In New Brunswick Are At Risk
In December, New Brunswick’s government rammed through legislation to end the defined benefit pension plans of roughly 16,000 workers.
Ontario’s Hospital Labour Force Is At A Breaking Point
A hospital union recently presented truly staggering findings from a poll of its burnt out workforce.
How Did Canadian Workers And Unions Fare In 2023?
Let’s take a step back and look at the overall trends for strikes and wage settlements over the past year.
Alberta’s Right-Wing Approach To Labour Is Unprecedented In Canada
Adam King and Jason Foster discuss the UCP government’s attacks on workers and the labour movement in Alberta.
Sweden Is Giving Elon Musk A Taste Of Union Strength
Let’s hope Swedish workers win and workers in all countries where Tesla operates take note and act accordingly.
Most Governments Learned Nothing From The Pandemic On Sick Leave
Most have chosen to completely ignore workers’ demands for paid sick days, putting public health and employee safety at risk.
The Christian Labour Association of Canada Isn’t A ‘Real’ Union
CLAC has been a thorn in the side of the labour movement since its founding.
Canada’s Top 0.01% Saw Income Growth Of 30% In 2021
The distribution of income in this country is the result of policy choices we can fight to change.