Politicians Are Using EI To Rob Workers, Not Help Them
A proper EI system, like the one Canada once had, could save lives during this pandemic.
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Jason Kenney Is Trying To Kill Alberta’s Labour Movement
The UCP is openly attempting to dismantle any remnant of NDP rule, in part by restricting the activity of unions.
Unemployment Is A Tool For The Ruling Class To Crush Worker Power
High unemployment rates mean employers have an army of desperate workers, who they can pay little and expect to be docile.
Draconian “CERB Fraud” Punishments Are Designed To Terrorize Workers
Threats of jail time and financial devastation are designed to give more power to bosses.
We Can’t Rely On The Goodwill Of Employers To Fight COVID-19
The next crisis will be at the worksite, where low waged, racialized or temporary foreign workers will be at their bosses’ whims.
Trudeau’s Deal With Amazon Is A Dangerous Mistake
Workers are risking their lives to get packages out the door because Amazon won’t give them proper support to stay safe.
The Nordics Show Us How To Protect Workers During COVID-19
Nordic states are boosting already generous paid sick leave and employment insurance benefits during the coronavirus pandemic. Canada should follow their lead.
Raising The Minimum Wage Will Save Lives
Precarious and low-wage gigs are eroding the mental health of Canadian workers. Raising the minimum wage could save their lives.
Tim Hortons Is Just Another Exploitative Fast-Food Chain
Tim Hortons has been long regarded as a national icon. But with a growing track record of mistreating and underpaying its workers, Canadians are starting to ditch the double-double.