Labour & Labour Unions

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Critical Love Letter to the PSUW

From: Labour in Canada Cracking Labour's Glass Ceiling

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Cindy and Adriane conclude the book with a Critical Love Letter about women’s labour education in general and specific points about the PSUW. They take a feminist view of the historical and … ; 7 $0.70 Add
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From: Winnipeg 1919

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Think Tanks and Progressive Policy Institutions

From: The Fire and the Ashes

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In this chapter, Jackson discusses the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, which worked closely with the labour movement to counter the development of right-wing thought and policies. It … 8 $0.80 Add
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A World to Win

From: The Fire and the Ashes

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This chapter examines the activities of the Canadian Labour Congress in a global context, where it worked with organizations from other countries to codify basic labour rights. 5 $0.50 Add
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Labour’s Agenda in a Period of Reaction

From: The Fire and the Ashes

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In this chapter, Jackson examines CLC policies in the 1980s and 1990s, which struck a balance between inward-looking economic nationalism, regulating access to domestic markets, and a more … 8 $0.80 Add
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The Fight Against Inequality

From: The Fire and the Ashes

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In this chapter, Jackson writes about the Great Recession of 2008-2009, and suggests that the functioning of democracies relies on economic and social equality. The best way to achieve this … 5 $0.50 Add
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Recipe for a Renewed Economy

From: The Fire and the Ashes

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This chapter details Jackson’s policy proposals for a green economy that is capable of sustaining future generations. 12 $1.20 Add
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A Democratic Socialist Future

From: The Fire and the Ashes

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In his concluding chapter, the author surveys the political present, and notes that narratives about elections being won by appealing to the "mushy centre" are disproven by the success … 16 $1.60 Add
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Unions

A Vehicle for Anti-Oppressive Resistance

From: Doing Anti-Oppressive Practice

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Drawing on historical evidence and some recent studies, this chapter explores the similarities and connections between social justice-oriented social work and unions. 14 $1.40 Add