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A New Kind of Union

Unifor and the birth of the modern Canadian union

This book describes the unique process by which the Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW) and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP) decided not just to merge but to create … 256 View

Building a Better World Third Edition

An Introduction to the Labour Movement in Canada

This third edition of Building a Better World offers a comprehensive introductory overview of Canada’s labour movement. The book includes an analysis of why workers form unions; assesses … ; ; ; 232 View

Labour Under Attack

Anti-Unionism in Canada

This multi-disciplinary edited collection critically examines the causes and effects of anti-unionism in Canada. Primarily through a series of case studies, the book’s contributors document … ; 150 View

Sick and Tired

Health and Safety Inequalities

Bringing together a multidisciplinary group of experts from the fields of labour studies, public health, ergonomics, epidemiology, sociology and law, Sick and Tired examines the … 203 View
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An Introduction to Anti-Unionism in Canada

From: Labour Under Attack

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Foreword

From: A New Kind of Union

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Jerry Dias, president of Unifor, overviews why Unifor is an important institution in Canadian labour and briefly documents his experience in its foundation. 4 $0.40 Add
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Introduction

Causes and Expressions of Inequalities

From: Sick and Tired

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What is a Union?

From: Building a Better World Third Edition

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A Crisis of Representation

From: Labour Under Attack

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Anti-Unionism, Media and Popular Culture 16 $1.60 Add
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Foreword

From: A New Kind of Union

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Peter Kennedy, Unifor’s former secretary treasurer, briefly explains why he is proud to have played a part in the creation of Unifor. 4 $0.40 Add
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The Changing Nature of Work in Canada

Impact on the Health of Workers

From: Sick and Tired

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Data Sources Labour Market Participation Immigrants and Permanent Residents Temporary Foreign Workers Self-Employed and Employed Workers Part-Time, Overtime and Absences Information Gaps Emerging … 15 $1.50 Add
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Understanding Unions

From: Building a Better World Third Edition

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Are Millennials Being Stiffed?

Work and Mental Health in a Neoliberal World

From: Sick and Tired

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The Millennial Labour Market The Mental Health of Millennials Sources of Data Millennial Employment The Health of Millennials Conclusion ; 17 $1.70 Add
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Early Union Struggles in Canada

From: Building a Better World Third Edition

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Introduction

From: A New Kind of Union

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An introduction to the development Canadian labour has undergone in the 21st century. Highlights some of the key players and organizations in the creation of Unifor as well as gives background … 12 $1.20 Add
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The Complexities of Worker Anti-Unionism

From: Labour Under Attack

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