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.
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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.
Child Labour Is Making A Disturbing Resurgence Across The U.S.
State legislatures are gutting child labour protections and making it easier for companies to employ youth in dangerous jobs.
The Level Of Workplace Stress Should Be Considered A National Crisis
According to recent data, 21 per cent of workers reported experiencing ‘high or very high levels of work-related stress.’
Reviewing The State Of The Labour Market – May 2023
By all indications, there has been considerable softening in the Canadian labour market in the past few months.
Exploring The Unique Challenges LGBTQ+ Workers Face
At a fundamental level, discrimination and division inside unions ultimately undermines solidarity and the overall efficacy of unions.
A New App May Allow Workers To Unionize Anonymously
As most union organizers will recognize, however, an app can’t replace the trust-building element of face-to-face organizing.
B.C. Increases Minimum Wage, But Workers Are Still Behind
Even with the highest provincial minimum wage, many B.C. workers will continue to earn low pay and struggle to make ends meet.
The Teamsters Are Looking To Unionize Freedom Mobile Workers
Teams of union organizers across Ontario, Alberta and B.C. have had conversations with hundreds of workers and begun signing union cards.